U0111

What it means

The Battery Energy Control Module has stopped transmitting on the vehicle data bus, so other control units no longer receive its messages. High-voltage battery-management data is lost; the hybrid/EV system may disable the drive. Typical causes are loss of power or ground at the module, an open or shorted CAN/LIN bus wire, a connector fault, or an internal module failure.

Is it safe to drive?

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

• BMS unpowered (12 V supply)

  high

  One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

• CAN wiring to BMS broken

  medium

  A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

• Gateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

Related help

• Full U0111 diagnosis, causes & costs
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