P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance/Stuck Off
158 vehicles · 22 makes
P0741 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance/Stuck Off.” The torque converter clutch is not engaging when commanded. Causes increased fuel consumption and transmission heat. This code appears across 158 vehicle models from 22 manufacturers.
Common Causes
Diagnostic Tools
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Vehicles Affected (158)
S-Tronic (DSG) Mechatronic Unit Issues
S-Tronic DSG Transmission Issues (C7)
Supercharger Clutch and Isolator Failure (3.0T V6)
ZF 6HP26 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Shudder and Failure
DSG Transmission Issues (7-Speed DQ500)
Transmission Mechatronic Unit Failure (8-Speed Tiptronic)
Supercharger Clutch and Isolator Failure (S7 3.0T)
DQ381 S-Tronic Mechatronic Unit Failure
ZF 5HP24 Tiptronic Transmission Valve Body Failure
S-Tronic (DSG) Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues
S-Tronic DSG Transmission Issues (Mk2)
ZF 8HP Transmission Mechatronics Sleeve Failure
Aisin 8-Speed Transmission Jerking
ZF 6HP Transmission Mechatronic Sleeve & Valve Body Failure
ZF 8HP Transmission Mechatronic Sleeve Leak
SMG III Hydraulic Pump Failure (M6 and SMG-Equipped 645Ci/650i)
6L50 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Overheating and Harsh Shifts
10L80 Transmission Harsh Shifting and Shudder
8L90 Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
8-Speed / 9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
10-Speed Transmission Adaptive Learning and Shift Quality
8/10-Speed Transmission Shudder
8-Speed Transmission Shudder/Harsh Shifts
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder (8L90/8L45)
Transmission Shudder and Torque Converter Failure
10-Speed Transmission Wheel Lock-Up (10L80)
Allison 1000 Transmission Torque Converter Shudder
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
Driveline Vibration at Low Speed - C7
10L80 10-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting
4T65-E Transmission Failure and Hard Shifts
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Issues
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder (9T65)
8L90 Transmission Shudder
4L60E Automatic Transmission Failure
6T40 Transmission Shudder (Gen 1)
4T60E Automatic Transmission Failure
9-Speed Transmission Shift Quality Issues
4T65E Automatic Transmission Failure
8L90 8-Speed Transmission Shudder
6T40 Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifts
4-Speed Automatic Transmission Failure (4T65E)
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shifting Problems
62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
Automatic Transmission Slipping and Shifting Problems
62TE 6-Speed Transmission Failure (Gen 1)
Shifter Clip Failure - Vehicle Stuck in Park
42LE Automatic Transmission Failure
42LE Automatic Transmission Failure
948TE 9-Speed Transmission Calibration Issues
Hybrid Transmission Wiring Harness Short (PHEV)
8-Speed (ZF 8HP) Transmission Issues
8-Speed (8HP) Transmission Harsh Shifts
62TE Transmission Slipping and Solenoid Failure
46RE/47RE Automatic Transmission Failure
47RE/48RE Automatic Transmission Failure Behind Cummins Diesel
62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure
42LE/42RLE Automatic Transmission Failure
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting and Valve Body Failure
62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack and Valve Body Failure
C635 Dual-Dry-Clutch Transmission (DDCT) Failure
42RLE 4-Speed Transmission Solenoid and Connector Failure
Automatic Transmission Overdrive Failure (A518/46RH/46RE)
W5A580 (NAG1) 5-Speed Transmission Water Contamination
42RLE 4-Speed Transmission Solenoid Failure
Transmission Fluid Expulsion and Fire Risk - Recall
9-Speed Transmission Calibration Issues
DPS6 PowerShift Dual-Clutch Transmission Shudder, Hesitation, and Failure
MT82 Manual Transmission Grinding and Shifting Issues
AX4S/AX4N Automatic Transmission Failure
10-Speed Transmission Shudder/Harsh Shifts
10R80 10-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting and Hesitation
MT82 Manual Transmission Grinding/Hard Shifts
10-Speed Transmission Shudder/Harsh Shifts
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Fluid Leak and Failure - AWD Models
8F35 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Failure
10-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder
Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Chatter and Shudder During Low-Speed Turns - AWD Models
10R60 10-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting
7-Speed Manual Transmission Grinding/Scraping Noise
10-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting
A4LD Automatic Transmission Premature Failure
AX4S Transmission Torque Converter Shudder and Failure
CD4E Automatic Transmission Failure
AX4S/AX4N Automatic Transmission Failure
eCVT Transmission Shudder Under Load
CD4E Automatic Transmission Failure
10R80 Transmission Torque Converter Shudder
Torque Converter Shudder and Transmission Failure
8-Speed/10-Speed Transmission Torque Converter Shudder
Allison 1000/2000 Transmission TCM Failure and Harsh Shifting
6L80/6L90 Transmission Cooler Line Leak at Crimp/Fitting (Fluid Loss)
8-Speed Automatic Torque Converter Shudder
4L60E Automatic Transmission Failure
Transmission Torque Converter Shudder (8L90/10L80)
Automatic Transmission Complete Failure (2nd Gen)
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
Torque Converter Shudder (6-Speed Auto)
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting and Hesitation
Highway Vibration and Wobble (45-65 MPH)
5th Generation Automatic Transmission Failure
Transmission Shudder and Hard Shifting
9-Speed Transmission Rough Shifting and Hesitation
Transmission Parking Pawl Failure (Vehicle Rolls Away)
7-Speed DCT Transmission Shudder and Hesitation
7-Speed DCT Shudder and Delayed Engagement
Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) Shudder/Hesitation
6-Speed DCT Premature Clutch Failure
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Shudder and Failure
Concentric Slave Cylinder Failure (Manual Transmission)
8-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting / Delayed Downshift
8-Speed DCT Overheating Under Load / Towing
6-Speed DCT Harsh Shifting, Shuddering, and Hesitation
6-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting and Shudder
Automatic Transmission Shift Hesitation and Shudder
Automatic Transmission Premature Failure
DCT Clutch Judder (1.6T)
Automatic Transmission Premature Failure
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Shudder
ZF 9-Speed Transmission Shifting Problems
8-Speed Transmission Shifting Issues
9-Speed Automatic Transmission Rough Shifting
ZF 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting / Stalling
Transmission Overheating / Control Module Failure
Manual Transmission Clutch Issues (JL)
Manual Transmission Clutch Overheating / Fire Risk
Automatic Transmission Stalling / Auto-Park Engagement
Dual-Clutch Transmission Judder (Hybrid)
Automatic Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifting
8-Speed DCT Harsh Shifting and Delayed Response
7-Speed DCT Transmission Clutch Judder
DCT Transmission Oil Pump Failure (2.5T)
8-Speed DCT Electric Oil Pump Failure
Automatic Transmission Failure (5-Speed)
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Jerkiness
Clutch Judder on SkyActiv Manual Transmission
Transmission Hesitation on Acceleration
Automatic Transmission Shudder
Clutch Judder on SkyActiv Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shudder and Failure
GR6 Dual-Clutch Transmission Judder and Failure
Manual Transmission Synchro Wear (2nd/3rd)
CVT Transmission Failure and Shuddering
Manual Transmission Synchro and Clutch Issues
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Overheating Under Load
Automatic Transmission Failure
68RFE Automatic Transmission Failure When Towing
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Problems
Aisin AS69RC Transmission Overheating and Converter Shudder
ZF 8HP75 Transmission Harsh Shifting and Hesitation
ZF 9HP 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Problems
6-Speed Automatic Rough Shifting
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Hesitation
4-Speed Automatic Transmission Shudder and Harsh Shifts
Manual Transmission Grinding/Notchy Shifts
ZF 8HP Transmission Rough Low-Speed Shifts
Transmission Shudder / Torque Converter Issues
8-Speed Transmission Hesitation/Jerking
Manual Transmission Throw-Out Bearing Noise
iMT Rev-Match System Interference and Shift Feel
CVT Torque Converter Impeller Blade Detachment (Recall)
8-Speed Automatic Harsh Shifting and Torque Converter Shudder
Automatic Transmission Failure (A132L)
Transmission Shudder and Torque Converter Vibration
CVT Shudder and Hesitation at Low Speeds
DSG (DQ250/DQ381) Mechatronic Unit and Clutch Pack Failure
DSG Transmission Shudder and Rough Shifting
DSG Mechatronic Unit Failure
DSG (DQ250) Transmission Failure and Mechatronic Unit Issues
7-Speed DSG (DQ381) Shudder and Rough Low-Speed Shifting
Automatic Transmission Failure
Transmission Shudder (8-Speed Automatic)
Aisin AW55-50/51SN Transmission Failure and Solenoid Issues
GM 4T65E Transmission Failure
Aisin TF-80SC 6-Speed Transmission Shudder and Valve Body Failure
8-Speed Automatic Delayed Engagement and Hesitation
AW30-43 Transmission Overdrive and Shift Issues
AW50-42 Automatic Transmission Shudder
FAQ
What does P0741 mean?
P0741 stands for "Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance/Stuck Off." The torque converter clutch is not engaging when commanded. Causes increased fuel consumption and transmission heat.
What are the most common causes of P0741?
The most common causes of P0741 are: Failed TCC solenoid, Worn torque converter clutch, Contaminated transmission fluid, Internal seal leak, Valve body issue. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0741?
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and vehicle.
Which vehicles are affected by P0741?
Au7o has documented P0741 across 158 vehicle models from 22 manufacturers: Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, MINI, Mazda, Nissan, Peugeot, RAM, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo.
Content compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, and owner reports. May contain errors. Always verify with your vehicle's service manual.