Emergency call fault (SOS)

Questions about the Emergency call fault (SOS) symbol

What does the Emergency call fault (SOS) symbol mean on Audi cars?

The emergency call service is limited or not available, and a message in the instrument cluster says which. When limited, an emergency call may only send data. The cause can be anything from poor signal to an electronics fault.

What does the Emergency call fault (SOS) symbol mean on Škoda cars?

There is a fault in the emergency call system; seek a specialist garage as soon as possible. If the system indicator is not lit at all, the system is inoperative because the mobile network has been unavailable for a long time; if that persists, seek a garage.

What does the Emergency call fault (SOS) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Lights when the Emergency Call Service is restricted or has a fault, so an emergency call may not be possible. Have the system checked.

Does the Emergency call fault (SOS) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Audi cars it means: Emergency call limited or unavailable. On Škoda cars it means: Emergency call system fault. On Volkswagen cars it means: Emergency Call Service restricted or faulty.

What does the Emergency call fault (SOS) symbol look like?

Amber telephone handset at the upper right of the letters SOS. It is also called “SOS not available”, “eCall” and “emergency call”.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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