OBD Guide

P0D21

Battery Charger A Output Voltage Too Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced hybrid system efficiency
  • Reducing electric range
  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Charger A fault
  • Problems with high voltage battery
  • Open or short circuit in the charging circuit
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control module
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the high-voltage battery
  2. Check the integrity of the charging circuit
  3. Diagnose charger A
  4. Check connections and connectors in the system
  5. Scan for other trouble codes
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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