U0213 code meaning
Lost Communication With Mirror Control Module A
What U0213 means
U0213 is set when mirror control module A stops reporting. In FCA vehicles A is the interior mirror: STAR case S2108000013 (2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee) found the BCM storing U0213-00 after a Restore Vehicle Configuration had wrongly marked the combined rear view mirror module CRVMM as fitted, for instance after enabling reverse camera grid lines per RRT 08-099-20; cars without that mirror then wait for messages that never come, while the driver notices nothing. Jeep bulletin 23-033-25 (2024–2025 Wrangler, India and Asia-Pacific) lists U0213-00 among the codes of a multi-system repair bundle. U014D is mirror module B, U0514 invalid data. The mirror itself sets no MIL.
U0213 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyEasy
- Typical labor0.2 to 1.5 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U0213
- Code active without any noticeable fault
- Auto-dimming or camera display in the mirror inoperative
Common causes of U0213
- Most likelyMirror module enabled in configuration but not fitted (FCA)
- PossibleMirror connector at the windshield loose
- Less likelyInterior mirror module faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Mirror moduleLin wiring
What each part of U0213 means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 13 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U0213 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about U0213
What does U0213 mean?
U0213 means "Lost Communication With Mirror Control Module A". U0213 is set when mirror control module A stops reporting. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U0213?
U0213 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will U0213 fail an emissions test?
U0213 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is U0213 to fix?
Difficulty: easy. A typical repair takes 0.2 to 1.5 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U0213 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.