U0131 on Toyota
Lost Communication with Power Steering Module
U0131 on Toyota vehicles indicates lost communication with power steering module. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Toyota model — most commonly on Camry. This is a network communication code meaning the vehicle's computers have lost communication with the power steering control module over the data bus (CAN). Modern cars link control modules so they can share data, and this code sets when other modules stop receiving expected messages from the power steering unit. The most common result is loss or reduction of power-assisted steering, making the wheel feel heavy, along with a warning light. It generally points to a wiring/connector or power problem at the steering module, a bus fault, or a failed module rather than a mechanical steering issue.
Common Causes of U0131
- •Loss of power or ground to the power steering module
- •Open or shorted CAN bus wiring to the module
- •Corroded or loose connector at the steering module
- •Blown fuse feeding the power steering system
- •Failed power steering control module
- •Other module or wiring fault disrupting the data bus
- •Software/configuration mismatch after a repair
U0131 on Toyota by Model
Toyota Camry(1 issue)
- 2015 Camry V6/Hybrid EPS ECU Manufacturing Damage - Recall 15V1442015
NHTSA recall 15V144 and Toyota campaign F0J cover certain 2015 Camry V6 and Camry Hybrid vehicles. Toyota reported that an EPS ECU component may have been damaged during manufacturing and can fail over time, illuminating the EPS warning and causing loss of electric steering assist. Toyota's filing lists 3,220 potentially involved V6 Camrys and 4,027 Camry Hybrids within specified production/VIN ranges. Model year and engine alone do not establish inclusion, and the recall is not a general 2012-2016 EPS-failure program.
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What does U0131 mean on Toyota?▼
U0131 stands for "Lost Communication with Power Steering Module." This is a network communication code meaning the vehicle's computers have lost communication with the power steering control module over the data bus (CAN). Modern cars link control modules so they can share data, and this code sets when other modules stop receiving expected messages from the power steering unit. The most common result is loss or reduction of power-assisted steering, making the wheel feel heavy, along with a warning light. It generally points to a wiring/connector or power problem at the steering module, a bus fault, or a failed module rather than a mechanical steering issue. On Toyota specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes U0131 on Toyota vehicles?▼
Common causes on Toyota: Loss of power or ground to the power steering module, Open or shorted CAN bus wiring to the module, Corroded or loose connector at the steering module, Blown fuse feeding the power steering system, Failed power steering control module. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix U0131 on a Toyota?▼
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and specific Toyota model.
Which Toyota models have U0131 documented?▼
Au7o has documented U0131 on 1 Toyota model: Camry.