The Lemon IndexThe other computers in the car stopped hearing from the hybrid powertrain control module.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Wiring or connector fault on the data network. Then: power or ground problem at the hybrid powertrain control module; failed hybrid powertrain control module.
Owners named U0293 in 17 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Hyundai Sonata.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name U0293, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2017 Hyundai Sonata
The details
What U0293 means
The other computers in the car stopped hearing from the hybrid powertrain control module. Features that depend on it can stop working, and several warning lights often come on together.
Can I drive with U0293?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
29% of the owner complaints that name U0293 also say the car stalls or shuts off. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of U0293
- Wiring or connector fault on the data network
- Power or ground problem at the hybrid powertrain control module
- Failed hybrid powertrain control module
- Weak battery
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Stalls or shuts off: 29% of complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up: 29% of complaints
- Loses power or goes into limp mode: 29% of complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 29% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report U0293 most
2017 Hyundai Sonata (2).
Related codes
Quick answers
What does U0293 mean?
Lost Communication With Hybrid Powertrain Control Module. The other computers in the car stopped hearing from the hybrid powertrain control module. Features that depend on it can stop working, and several warning lights often come on together.
Can I drive with U0293?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes U0293?
Wiring or connector fault on the data network; Power or ground problem at the hybrid powertrain control module; Failed hybrid powertrain control module; Weak battery.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names U0293. 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.