C1260 code in owner complaints

Code C1260 is named in 8 US owner complaints. Models: 5, model years 2009–2017.

There is little data for this code or its meaning is ambiguous, so this page is not indexed.

What the code means

This is a manufacturer-specific code: the meaning depends on the make and sometimes on the year.

How to read C1260: the letter C means chassis (brakes, ABS, steering, suspension); the second digit 1 marks a manufacturer code whose meaning is set by the make; the last three characters 260 identify the specific fault.

ABS/ESC codes: wheel speed sensors, the ABS hydraulic unit and pump, brake booster, pressure and yaw sensors. A hit to a wheel or suspension often damages the wheel speed sensor or its wiring, so on a damaged car this code is a reason to inspect the hub, knuckle and control arms, not just swap the sensor.

Key figures

Complaints with this code: 8
Models: 5
Model years: 2009–2017

Which models and years

Models whose owners name this code (5). Years link to the model year problems page.

Model	Years	Complaints
Hyundai Elantra	2009, 2010, 2016	3
KIA Optima	2012, 2017	2
Hyundai Elantra Touring	2009	1
KIA Forte	2015	1
KIA Sorento	2011	1

Components named together with the code

Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).

Electrical system 3
Air bags 2
Service brakes 2
Steering 2
Electronic stability control 1
Engine 1
Powertrain 1
Structure 1

Complaints by model year

2009 2
2010 1
2011 1
2012 1
2015 1
2016 1
2017 1

What to do if an auction car has this code

Inspect the wheel and suspension on the impact side: the wheel speed sensor is often damaged together with the hub or knuckle.
Check whether the ABS and ESC lights stay on after start-up.
After replacing sensors or the hydraulic unit, bleeding and scan tool adaptation may be required.

What owners report

Excerpts of owner complaints in the original wording. Owner statements not verified by the regulator; personal data removed.

When I shutoff the car and turned back on, the warning lights were gone and the steering returned. My mechanic did a diagnostic and found the following codes C1259, C1260, C1290 and C1688 each time the incident occurred.
KIA Optima 2017 · 2026-06
The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clock spring and the angular velocity sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer retrieved DTC codes: C1260 and 934490RU0. The vehicle was repaired.
KIA Sorento 2011 · 2024-05
My electronic stability control light on dash came on and remains on. I took to martin kia in newark delaware for diagnostic and they said the codes were C1259 and C1260 and that I need to have clock spring assembly, steering angle sensor and the steering column assembly replaced because it looked like my car had been…
KIA Optima 2012 · 2018-02

Related codes

Sources: public official US data (owner complaints) and the SAE J2012 standard. Complaints are owner statements not verified by the regulator. A code from a complaint does not replace a scan tool diagnosis. Data updated 2026-11-10.