Automatic gearbox fault warning: which faults cause it?

The most important among the documented faults: costly failure of the Autotronic (CVT) automatic gearbox, in the 2.0 CDI (OM640); mechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housing, in the DSG7 DQ200; control unit (TCU) failure and limp mode, in the Multitronic; jerking, hesitation and mechatronic faults at low speed, in the 7DCT; conductor plate and speed sensor failure (limp mode), in the 7G-Tronic / 9G-Tronic; multi-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage), in the E-Tech Híbrido; valve body and mechatronic failure: erratic shifts or a locked-up gearbox, in the ZF 6HP; mechatronic unit failure: solenoid valves and temperature sensor, in the DSG6 DQ250.

Gearbox and clutchUrgency: Garage soon

Automatic gearbox fault warning: causes and the faults that trigger it

The gearbox warning lights, a yellow cog or a red light depending on the make, warn of a fault in an automatic gearbox. RACE (Spain's motoring club) says a red or yellow light comes on in the dashboard and that, if the fault is serious, you should not keep driving: the recommendation is to call roadside assistance and have a garage read the codes with a diagnostic machine.^[1][2]

Colour: yellow or amber. Symbol: a gear or cog, yellow or red depending on the make.

25 documented faults cause it in 16 engines. The most important:

Critical severity: Costly failure of the Autotronic (CVT) automatic gearbox · 2.0 CDI (OM640)
High severity: Mechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housing · DSG7 DQ200
High severity: Control unit (TCU) failure and limp mode · Multitronic

What it means

On automatic and dual-clutch gearboxes, the warning can show up as a dedicated warning light, as a flashing gear indicator or as a message on the dashboard. It is often accompanied by a limp mode with only a few gears available.

General explanation from MotorFiable. How it shows up in each engine, with sources, is in the list of faults.

What to do now

Garage soon

Stop the car somewhere safe. Sometimes the warning disappears when you switch off and on again, but the fault stays logged: have it diagnosed before it gets worse.

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Most common causes

From most to least likely according to the sources. Under each cause, the part and the related OBD codes.

1. Degraded ATF oil or insufficient level
Common cause
RACE points to degradation of the hydraulic ATF oil as the most common problem in the automatic gearbox: it loses its lubricating power and gets dirty, and the parts rub more. It also cites lack of oil, or the circuit having run out of it, among the reasons the gears won't go in.^[1][2]
Faults with with the automatic gearbox
2. Clogged valve body (mechatronic unit)
Common cause
According to RACE, when the oil gets dirty the valve body, also called the mechatronic unit, can become clogged, and it describes this as a fairly common failure. The first symptoms are that the car changes gear when it shouldn't, doesn't change or revs without moving up to the next gear.^[2]
Faults with with the mechatronic unit Faults with with the automatic gearbox
3. Electrohydraulic unit or synchronisation fault
Possible cause
RACE mentions problems with the electrohydraulic unit that manages the gearbox and the unit's synchronisation failure, for example if the gearbox is replaced and the new one is not resynchronised.^[1]
Faults with with the mechatronic unit Faults with with the control units
4. Low battery voltage
Possible cause
RACE includes lack of battery power among the reasons why the automatic gearbox doesn't work: with low voltage the electronic management doesn't work properly.^[1]
Faults with with the 12 V battery
5. Leak or lack of pressure in the hydraulic circuit
Possible cause
RACE explains that a small leak in the hydraulic circuit can cause a pressure problem and the gearbox to start working improperly.^[1]
Faults with with the automatic gearbox
6. Torque converter or internal clutch disc
Uncommon
RACE cites wear of the internal clutch disc and torque converter failure; in the latter case, a very common fault is that the gearbox doesn't go past second gear.^[1]
Faults with with the automatic gearbox Faults with with the clutch
7. Internal breakage of a component
Uncommon
RACE also lists the breakage of a component inside the gearbox among the causes of the gears not going in.^[1]
Faults with with the automatic gearbox

Depending on what you notice

The car revs and doesn't change up

RACE describes as the first symptom of an automatic gearbox fault the car revving excessively without moving to the next gear or staying in a high gear and not shifting down. It links it to dirty oil and a clogged valve body.^[2]

The automatic gearbox won't go into gear

RACE gives as causes lack of lubrication, wear of the clutch disc, the electrohydraulic unit, a low battery, lack of synchronisation, hydraulic leaks, the torque converter or an internal breakage. With the fault a red or yellow warning light comes on.^[1]

The warning goes away when you switch off and restart

None of the sources consulted talks about warnings that disappear on their own. What they do say is that a recorded fault requires diagnosis with a machine, so it is worth reading the codes even if the light has gone out.^[1][2]

Dual-clutch gearbox with jerking at low speed

RACE cites as drawbacks of the dual-clutch gearbox (DCT) jerking at low speed, clutch wear, greater mechanical and electronic complexity and potentially more costly repairs.^[3]

CVT or e-CVT gearbox with a warning

RACE says CVT gearboxes are not repaired but replaced, and recommends changing their specific oil every 90,000 km. The e-CVTs in Toyota hybrids have no belt or pulleys: they are controlled by a control unit.^[4]

What to check first

Note the colour and symbol of the warning light, whether the gear indicator flashes and how the gearbox behaves: jerking, gears that won't go in, high revs or only one gear available.^[1][2]
With the car stationary in a safe place, check the condition of the 12 V battery: RACE includes low voltage among the causes of a gearbox that doesn't work.^[1]
See when the ATF oil and filter were last changed: RACE speaks of roughly every 100,000 km on torque converter gearboxes and every 90,000 km on CVTs, as the manufacturer indicates.^[1][2][4]
Check for oil stains under the car, since a leak in the hydraulic circuit lowers the pressure.^[1]
Ask for a code reading of the gearbox control unit with a diagnostic machine and a detailed quote before agreeing to replace the gearbox.^[1][2]

Can I keep driving?

Urgency: Garage soon

RACE warns that if a red or yellow warning light comes on because of an automatic gearbox fault, there is a major mechanical fault and you should not keep driving: the right thing is to call roadside assistance to have the car taken to a garage. If the warning appears while the car is working normally, no source sets how many kilometres you can drive; the prudent course is to get a diagnosis as soon as possible.^[1][2]

How much it costs to fix

Indicative prices published by the sources cited; they depend on the car and the garage.

Repair	Price
Repairing an automatic gearbox, according to RACE^[1][2]	€2,000 – €3,000
Replacing the automatic gearbox with a new one, part plus labour (RACE puts the gearbox at around €6,000 and the total can exceed €7,000-8,000)^[1]	€6,000 – €8,000

Documented faults that cause it

Specific engine and gearbox faults, from most to least important (severity × frequency). Below each title, how the symptom shows up in that fault.

- Critical severityFrequency: Common2.0 CDI (OM640)Costly failure of the Autotronic (CVT) automatic gearboxGearbox fault warning when the Autotronic's speed sensors or control unit fail.
Source for the symptom in the 2.0 CDI (OM640)^[5]
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentDSG7 DQ200Mechatronic unit failure: pressure accumulator, pump and cracked housingThe gear indicator in the instrument cluster flashes and a gearbox fault warning appears.Repair (garage): €600–€2,200
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ200^[6][7]
- High severityFrequency: CommonMultitronicControl unit (TCU) failure and limp modeThe gear indicator (P-R-N-D-S) on the instrument cluster flashes and a gearbox fault warning appears.
Source for the symptom in the Multitronic^[8]
- High severityFrequency: Common7DCTJerking, hesitation and mechatronic faults at low speedGearbox fault warning on the dashboard when the control unit detects that an actuator or position sensor no longer validates engagement accurately.
Source for the symptom in the 7DCT^[9]
- High severityFrequency: Common7G-Tronic / 9G-TronicConductor plate and speed sensor failure (limp mode)A gearbox fault warning on the instrument cluster, associated with the speed sensor codes.
Source for the symptom in the 7G-Tronic / 9G-Tronic^[10]
- High severityFrequency: CommonE-Tech HíbridoMulti-mode gearbox failure (risk of breakage)A warning on the instrument panel about the risk of gearbox breakage.
Source for the symptom in the E-Tech Híbrido^[11]
- High severityFrequency: CommonZF 6HPValve body and mechatronic failure: erratic shifts or a locked-up gearboxA gearbox fault warning light on the dashboard that does not always go out when the control unit is reset.Repair: €6,000–€10,000Appears at around 90,000 km
Source for the symptom in the ZF 6HP^[12]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalDSG6 DQ250Mechatronic unit failure: solenoid valves and temperature sensorA gearbox fault warning on the dashboard, sometimes together with the gear indicator flashing.Repair (garage): €850–€3,100
Source for the symptom in the DSG6 DQ250^[13]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalEAT6/EAT8Valve body failure leading to immobilisation or gearbox replacementA gearbox warning light on the dashboard that does not go away despite restarting or reprogramming the control unit.Repair: €2,000–€9,000
Source for the symptom in the EAT6/EAT8^[14]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalEDCEDC gearbox overheating and safety neutralGearbox fault warning on the dashboard when the control unit detects the anomaly.Repair (garage): €2,100
Source for the symptom in the EDC^[15]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalEDCControl electronics fault: "check gearbox" warning and loss of gearsGearbox fault warning on the dashboard ("check gearbox" or equivalent).
Source for the symptom in the EDC^[15][16]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalDualogicActuator or hydraulic pressure fault: the gearbox drops into neutral on its own or refuses gearsA gearbox fault warning on the dashboard when the control unit detects that the actuator is not confirming the engaged gear.
Source for the symptom in the Dualogic^[17]
- High severityFrequency: Occasional7G-DCTIncorrect oil level in the 7G-DCT: December 2020 campaignA gearbox fault warning on the dashboard when the oil level drops enough to affect its operation.Repair: €0
Source for the symptom in the 7G-DCT^[18]
- High severityFrequency: Occasional7G-DCTMechatronics or control unit failure: limp mode and loss of gearsA gearbox fault warning on the dashboard, sometimes with the engine warning light also coming on repeatedly for no clear reason.
Source for the symptom in the 7G-DCT^[19]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCVT XtronicOil leaks and internal wear that can force gearbox replacementA gearbox fault warning on the instrument panel when internal wear advances.
Source for the symptom in the CVT Xtronic^[20]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCVT XtronicLimp mode and loss of traction due to rev fluctuationsA gearbox fault warning on the instrument panel when safe mode is triggered.
Source for the symptom in the CVT Xtronic^[20]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalDSG7 DQ381/DQ500Mechatronic unit and oil pump failureGearbox fault warning light on the dashboard.Repair (garage): €1,300–€2,200
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ381/DQ500^[21]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalZF 8HPMechatronic failure as the gearbox ages (sometimes with reverse)Gearbox fault warning on the dashboard that does not always go away when the control unit is restarted.Repair: €1,400–€3,500
Source for the symptom in the ZF 8HP^[22]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDSG7 DQ200Reverse and 6th gear selector fork bearing failureGearbox warning light in the instrument cluster when the control unit detects that the selector is not moving normally.
Source for the symptom in the DSG7 DQ200^[23]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEAT6/EAT8Jerking and hesitation when changing gear, especially when coldA warning on the dashboard when the control unit detects a pressure or a signal out of range.Repair (garage): €1,000–€2,000
Source for the symptom in the EAT6/EAT8^[24]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonZF 6HPJerking and harsh shifts from converter wear and ageing oilGearbox warning light on when the control unit detects an out-of-range signal, even though the gearbox appears to "keep working".Repair (garage): €150–€400Appears at around 80,000 km
Source for the symptom in the ZF 6HP^[12]
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonZF 8HPJerking and hesitation when changing gear, sometimes needing reprogrammingWarning on the instrument panel when the control unit detects a signal or pressure out of range.
Source for the symptom in the ZF 8HP^[22]
- Critical severityFrequency: Rare7DCTTotal failure or sudden gearbox lock-up, sometimes at low mileageSerious gearbox fault warning on the dashboard when total dual-clutch failure occurs.
Source for the symptom in the 7DCT^[25]
- Medium severityFrequency: Occasional1.0/1.2/1.4 EcotecSlow shifts and clutch actuator wear on the Easytronic gearboxWarning on the dashboard if the control unit that manages the clutch actuator detects a fault.
Source for the symptom in the 1.0/1.2/1.4 Ecotec^[26]
- High severityFrequency: RareEDCOil leak from the EDC output shaft sealGearbox fault warning when the oil level drops enough to affect its operation.
Source for the symptom in the EDC^[15]

Faults elsewhere in the car that cause it

Suspension, brake, electronics and other faults on specific cars, from most to least important.

- High severityFrequency: CommonAudi A6 C6Wear and failures of the Multitronic automatic gearbox on front-wheel-drive versionsThe gear selector can become locked in the park (P) position.Repair (garage): €1,000Appears at around 120,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Audi A6 C6^[12]
- High severityFrequency: CommonPeugeot 3008 IIIFailures of the e-DCS6 dual-clutch gearbox of the 48V hybrid (Hybrid 136)The fault can set the fault codes P1749 or P28EA and light the gearbox warning light, according to fiches-auto.fr.
Source for the symptom in the Peugeot 3008 III^[27]
- High severityFrequency: CommonSmart Forfour ISoftouch gearbox clutch actuator faultIncreasingly jerky gear changes, misfiring gears, and a bar, an intermittent N or no gear indication appearing on the dashboard.
Source for the symptom in the Smart Forfour I^[28][29][30]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalBMW Serie 1 F20Leaks and electronic faults in the ZF8 Steptronic automatic gearboxAn electronic fault in the automatic gearbox at around 35,000 km, according to fiches-auto.fr.
Source for the symptom in the BMW Serie 1 F20^[31]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai Santa Fe IVDual-clutch gearbox entering fail-safe mode due to erroneous error warnings, leaving the car without driveThe origin is erroneous error warnings from the dual-clutch gearbox; the alert does not detail which warning the driver sees on the instrument cluster.
Source for the symptom in the Hyundai Santa Fe IV^[32]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalLand Rover Range Rover Evoque IAutomatic gearbox: jerky shifts, noises and oil leak (9-speed ZF from 2014)Loss of performance with the automatic gearbox in limp mode and transmission fault warnings.
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I^[33]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalLand Rover Range Rover IIIAutomatic gearbox failure: jerking, slipping and limp modeJerking on changing gear, slipping, going into limp mode or refusing gears.
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover III^[34]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Clase E W210Oil leak from the automatic gearbox electrical connectorHarsh or irregular gear changes, or a gearbox warning light, once the oil has reached the wiring and the control unit.
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz Clase E W210^[35][36]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz CLK C209CLK automatic gearbox faults: limp mode, hesitant shifts and torque converterGearbox that goes into limp mode, shifts that hesitate or are delayed.
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz CLK C209^[37]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalMitsubishi Outlander IIIBadly machined transfer case oil seal, with oil loss and loss of drivePoor gear changes and a warning light on the dashboard; the oil level in the transfer case rises and the fluid may escape through the breather onto the road (DVSA R/2014/072).
Source for the symptom in the Mitsubishi Outlander III^[38]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Captur IEDC automatic (dual-clutch) gearbox faultsThe "check gearbox" warning appears on the dashboard, intermittently in some cases.Repair: €1,000–€5,600
Source for the symptom in the Renault Captur I^[39][40]
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault Laguna IIIAutomatic gearbox failures at low mileageGearbox fault warning on the instrument cluster.Appears at around 27,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Renault Laguna III^[41]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDacia BigsterStarting faults and multimode gearbox faults on the Bigster Hybrid 155Gearbox fault or gearbox lock-up warning; if metal shavings appear in the oil, the entry points to internal wear.
Source for the symptom in the Dacia Bigster^[42]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Clase E W211Coolant leaks and electronic lock-ups in the 5G-Tronic and 7G-Tronic automatic gearboxesOn the 7G-Tronic gearbox, the gear locks up because of an electronic fault in the control unit, with a warning on the instrument panel.
Source for the symptom in the Mercedes-Benz Clase E W211^[43]
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalVolvo XC60 IINoise and limp mode in the automatic gearbox from wear of the all-wheel-drive driveshaftsWhen it detects an anomaly, the automatic gearbox may go into a limp mode or abruptly reduce speed, with the gearbox warning light on.
Source for the symptom in the Volvo XC60 II^[44]
- High severityFrequency: RareHonda Jazz IIActuator failure on the Honda Jazz II's i-SHIFT automated gearboxThe automated gearbox stops changing gear and, in one case, repair was declared impossible at 120,000 km.
Source for the symptom in the Honda Jazz II^[45][46]
- High severityFrequency: RareLand Rover Discovery SportAutomatic gearbox failure (ZF 9-speed): jerks, delays and replacementWarning lights on and gearbox slipping; one testimonial cites an automatic transmission fluid leak.
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Discovery Sport^[47][48]
- High severityFrequency: RareLand Rover Range Rover Sport IAutomatic gearbox failure: jerking, slipping and refusing gearsJerking, slipping, the gearbox refuses gears or locks up.
Source for the symptom in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport I^[49]
- High severityFrequency: RareMazda CX-5 IIErratic behaviour or occasional failure of the automatic gearboxThe automatic gearbox may react in ways that do not match what the accelerator is asking for, or even break, in isolated cases.Appears at around 30,000 km
Source for the symptom in the Mazda CX-5 II^[50]

Which cars it appears in

These faults affect 16 engines. We have documented 177 models from 22 makes with some of the affected versions: open yours to see all its faults.

Engines

Cars with the affected versions

Citroën

Dacia

DS

DS DS 7 CrossbackEngine: EAT6/EAT8Years: 2017–2022

Fiat

Hyundai

Jaguar

Jeep

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2Engine: ZF 8HPYears: 2014–2021

Kia

Lancia

Land Rover

Mercedes-Benz

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Nissan

Opel

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Peugeot

Renault

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Seat

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Škoda

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Volkswagen

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Gearbox warning: causes in your car

192 cars have several documented faults that cause this symptom. Choose yours to see only those that affect it, by engine and by year.

Alfa Romeo 1

Alfa Romeo Giulia

Audi 19

BMW 16

Chrysler 1

Chrysler 300C II

Citroën 3

Dacia 4

DS 1

DS DS 7 Crossback

Fiat 7

Honda 1

Honda Jazz II

Hyundai 9

Jaguar 3

Jeep 1

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

Kia 6

Lancia 2

Land Rover 6

Mazda 1

Mazda CX-5 II

Mercedes-Benz 23

Mitsubishi 1

Mitsubishi Outlander III

Nissan 6

Opel 9

Peugeot 7

Renault 16

Seat 11

Škoda 12

Smart 1

Smart Forfour I

Volkswagen 24

Volvo 1

Volvo XC60 II

Gearbox warning by brand

Fault codes that may go with it

If you have an OBD reader, the code stored by the control unit helps you work out which system is failing.

Frequently asked questions

What does the automatic gearbox warning light mean?

RACE explains that, when something fails in the automatic gearbox, a red or yellow warning light comes on in the dashboard (a cog in the case of the yellow one). It indicates a major mechanical problem and doesn't say by itself which: the codes have to be read with a diagnostic machine.^[1][2]

Can you drive with the gearbox warning light on?

RACE advises not to keep driving and to call roadside assistance to have the car taken to a garage with a diagnostic machine.^[1]

How much does it cost to repair an automatic gearbox?

RACE says the normal course is to repair it, for €2,000 to €3,000. Replacing it with a new one can cost around €6,000 for the part plus labour, and the total can exceed €7,000-8,000. These are prices in Spain.^[1][2]

How many kilometres between automatic gearbox oil changes?

RACE says the hydraulic ATF oil and its filter are changed roughly every 100,000 km, depending on the manufacturer, and that CVT gearboxes need their specific oil every 90,000 km. Going beyond that interval wears the parts prematurely.^[1][2][4]

Does a small car with an automatic gearbox use the same oil?

Not always. RACE explains that many automatics in small cars are actually robotised, with a control unit and servomotors, and use gearbox oil like a manual instead of ATF oil.^[2]

Other symptoms: gearbox and clutch

All symptoms

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Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

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