AI DamageU0126 code: Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module
Code U0126 is named in 5 US owner complaints. Models: 4, model years 2010–2025.
What the code means
Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module. Generic meaning per SAE J2012 (the same for all makes).
How to read U0126: the letter U means network communication between modules; the second digit 0 marks a generic SAE code shared by all makes; the last three characters 126 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
- 5
- Models
- 4
- Model years
- 2010–2025
Which models and years
Models whose owners name this code (4). 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.
Subaru SSM4 scan recorded 17 unique DTCs across 10 control systems, including C1460 Brake Booster Abnormality; U1131 Lost Comm Power Steering Control Module; U0151 Restraints Control Module; U0122/U1122 VDC; U0126 Steering Angle Sensor; plus multiple EyeSight faults.
The company at this moment is not producing replacement parts (ABS Modules) for these vehicles leaving owners without any way to fix or use their cars. ABS Module DTC's: -C2200 -U0100 -U0141 -U0126 -U0002 While scanning the module comes and goes offline.
There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the following diagnostic codes appeared: C0035, C0040, C0050, uo077, U0126, uo151, uo422, uo401 and uo415. The vehicle was not repaired.
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.