AI DamageC1290 code in owner complaints
Code C1290 is named in 8 US owner complaints. Models: 3, model years 2008–2017.
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 C1290: 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 290 identify the specific fault.
Electric power steering, steering angle sensor and steering column codes. After a front wheel impact the steering angle sensor often needs calibration, and a bent rack or tie rod produces errors scanners describe as invalid data.
Key figures
- Complaints with this code
- 8
- Models
- 3
- Model years
- 2008–2017
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (3). Years link to the model year problems page.
Components named together with the code
Component as the owner filed it (one complaint can list several).
Complaints by model year
What to do if an auction car has this code
- Compare steering wheel and wheel positions in photos: an off-center wheel with straight tires points to a bent tie rod or rack.
- After front suspension repair, budget steering angle sensor calibration and an alignment.
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.
Also, my power steering wheel is so stiff. I took it to the dealer today, they found the following codes: eps - electronic power - C1290 - torque sensor main signal fault eps - electronic power - c1604ecu(brake system) hardware error they told me I would need a new steering column ($2500+).
Vehicle was taken to camelback hyundai, phoenix, az for evaluation. Write up from dealer summarized: eps light is on, code C1290 torque sensor main signal fault was discovered. Dtc found, eps C1290 torque sensor main signal fault.
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.