U0279

Lost Communication with Haptic Control Module

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Lack of haptic feedback in the steering wheel
Some functions of the multimedia system do not work
Check Engine light comes on
Possible errors in other related systems
Loss of some comfort features

Causes

Broken or damaged wires in the harness
Tactile control module malfunction
Connector problems or contact corrosion
Control unit malfunction
Software error in the system

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the module
Inspect and clean connector contacts
Check the power supply and ground of the module
Test the haptic control module
Update ECU software

Related codes

U0280 U0281 U0278