OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2162 Vehicle Speed Sensor A/B Correlation
VSS A and VSS B disagree by more than the allowed tolerance.
Is it safe to drive with P2162?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOne sensor drifts
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Vehicle Speed Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor B
Related codes
- P2158Vehicle Speed Sensor B Circuit
- P215FReductant Heater D Current Too High
- P2160Vehicle Speed Sensor B Circuit Low
- P2161Vehicle Speed Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic/High
- P2163Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Maximum Stop Performance
- P2164Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Maximum Stop Performance
- P2165Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor C Maximum Stop Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.