OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P215A Vehicle Speed - Wheel Speed Correlation
The vehicle speed signal computed from VSS does not match the wheel-speed signal from ABS within tolerance. One of the two sources is wrong, or there is a tyre-size mismatch.
Is it safe to drive with P215A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyTyre size mismatch versus calibration
- PossibleOne sensor drifts or fails
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Vehicle Speed Sensor, Wheel Speed Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.