The Lemon IndexThe other computers in the car stopped hearing from the steering column module.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Wiring or connector fault on the data network. Then: power or ground problem at the steering column module; failed steering column module.
Owners named U0212 in 5 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford F-Series.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name U0212, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
The details
What U0212 means
The other computers in the car stopped hearing from the steering column module. Features that depend on it can stop working, and several warning lights often come on together.
Can I drive with U0212?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
40% of the owner complaints that name U0212 also say the car warning lights and electrical faults. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of U0212
- Wiring or connector fault on the data network
- Power or ground problem at the steering column module
- Failed steering column module
- Weak battery
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 40% of complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up: 40% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Related codes
Quick answers
What does U0212 mean?
Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module. The other computers in the car stopped hearing from the steering column module. Features that depend on it can stop working, and several warning lights often come on together.
Can I drive with U0212?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes U0212?
Wiring or connector fault on the data network; Power or ground problem at the steering column module; Failed steering column module; Weak battery.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names U0212. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.