Steering defect (amber wheel with !)

Questions about the Steering defect (amber wheel with !) symbol

What does the Steering defect (amber wheel with !) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?

The control lamp lights up or flashes yellow: the steering is stiffer or reacts more sensitively than usual. If it stays lit, restart the engine and drive slowly for a short distance; contact a specialist workshop if it remains on. It may also appear after the 12-volt battery was disconnected and reconnected; drive slowly for a short distance. If it flashes, turn the steering wheel slightly from one side to the other and switch the ignition off and on; if it keeps flashing after the ignition is switched on, do not continue driving and seek specialist assistance.

What does the Steering defect (amber wheel with !) symbol mean on MG cars?

If this lamp illuminates, the electric power steering system has a general failure and its performance is reduced. If the lamp still illuminates after restarting the vehicle and driving for a short while, contact an MG Authorised Repairer immediately.

Does the Steering defect (amber wheel with !) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On CUPRA cars it means: Steering defect. On MG cars it means: Power steering general failure.

What does the Steering defect (amber wheel with !) symbol look like?

Amber: solid steering wheel with a hub and spokes, with an exclamation mark at its right. It is also called “power steering warning”, “steering fault warning” and “steering wheel exclamation light”.

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