Steering lock / steering fault warning

Questions about the Steering lock / steering fault warning symbol

What does the Steering lock / steering fault warning symbol mean on BMW cars?

Orange or red: a fault or hazard warning that should be taken seriously; the steering column needs servicing; this can indicate serious mechanical trouble. Have it checked promptly.

What does the Steering lock / steering fault warning symbol mean on Audi cars?

A steering function needs attention; the message says whether driving is restricted. Only continue if the message allows it and the steering stays predictable. Stop if it becomes heavy, notchy or inconsistent. Voltage, sensor, connection or calibration problems can trigger it without the steering rack itself failing.

What does the Steering lock / steering fault warning symbol mean on Omoda / Jaecoo cars?

Stays on when the electric power steering (EPS) has not been initialised or calibrated.

Does the Steering lock / steering fault warning symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On BMW cars it means: Steering column needs service. On Audi cars it means: Steering warning (amber). On Omoda / Jaecoo cars it means: Steering angle not initialised.

What does the Steering lock / steering fault warning symbol look like?

Amber solid steering wheel with an exclamation mark on its right. It is also called “steering column” and “steering warning”.

Checked against the source · Nov 12, 2026 · How we verify

• 120 km/h warning light (amber)Dashboard lights
• 2H indicator (white)Dashboard lights
• 4H four-wheel drive indicator (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS text (amber)Dashboard lights
• ABS warningDashboard lights
• ACC adapting to road courseDashboard lights
• ACC braking insufficientDashboard lights
• ACC junction adaptationDashboard lights