BrandsABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAll 1 →

U0121 — Lost Communication With ABS Control Module

U0121 means: A module has lost communication with the ABS controller.

System: Network · Standard: SAE J2012 generic code · Severity: Repair soon

01Can you keep driving?

Repair soon

The car will usually keep running, but continued driving risks secondary damage or an emissions failure. Book the repair.

02What you will notice

03Likely causes, most common first

  1. CAN wiring fault
  2. Failed ABS module
  3. Blown fuse
  4. Wheel speed sensor harness damage

04How this code is diagnosed

Because the ABS module often supplies the speed signal, losing it can affect the speedometer and transmission shifting too.

Start by reading every stored and pending code, not just this one. A single fault frequently sets three or four codes at once, and the first one in the freeze-frame data is usually the cause while the rest are consequences.

Common questions

What does U0121 mean?

A module has lost communication with the ABS controller. Lost Communication With ABS Control Module is a generic network code defined by SAE J2012, so it carries the same meaning on every OBD-II vehicle.

Is it safe to drive with U0121?

Repair soon. The car will usually keep running, but continued driving risks secondary damage or an emissions failure. Book the repair.

What are the most likely causes of U0121?

In rough order of how often they turn out to be the problem: CAN wiring fault; Failed ABS module; Blown fuse.

Other network codes

Sourcing

Code number, system and definition follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 generic diagnostic trouble code standard. Symptoms, causes and severity are the standard generic diagnostic logic for that fault. This page does not contain manufacturer-specific procedures, part numbers or pricing.