C0295
Steering Sensor Indicates Bias
The stability control module has detected that the steering wheel position sensor reports a non-zero angle when the vehicle is driving straight. This bias makes ESP intervene incorrectly and the system requires recalibration.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Steering angle sensor calibration requiredCommon
- Wheel alignment incorrectPossible
- Steering angle sensor failedLess likely
Parts involved
- Steering Angle Sensor
- Esp Control Module
- Alignment Components
C0295 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.