Volkswagen ABS / ESP / Chassis Fault Codes — Causes, Symptoms & Repair

Browse 12 abs / esp / chassis fault codes relevant to Volkswagen vehicles. A fault code identifies the system reporting an out-of-range condition; accurate repair starts with a full diagnostic scan and live-data checks, not a parts guess.

Common Volkswagen ABS / ESP / Chassis Fault Codes

• C0031 — Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
• C0034 — Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
• C0035 — Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
• C0040 — Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
• C0044 — Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
• C0051 — Steering Angle Sensor Circuit
• C0061 — ABS Solenoid Valve Relay Circuit
• C0121 — ABS Control Valve Circuit
• C0245 — Wheel Speed Sensor Frequency Error
• C0561 — ABS System Disabled
• C1200 — ABS Motor Relay Circuit
• C1201 — Engine Control System Malfunction (Toyota/Lexus ABS code)

What to Do When a Warning Light Appears

• Record the warning message and any change in how the car drives.
• Avoid long or high-load driving if the warning is flashing, the car is overheating, or it has entered limp mode.
• Book a diagnostic scan so the stored code, live data and root cause can be checked before parts are replaced.