U0411 code meaning
Invalid Data Received From Drive Motor Control Module
Network system Generic code U04xx codes Check engine light
What U0411 means
U0411 is stored when a controller, typically the engine or hybrid controller, receives messages from the drive motor control module (the inverter electronics of an electric traction motor) that it judges invalid. Volkswagen lists it in its 2014 hybrid OBD charts: for the Touareg Hybrid on implausible messages from the motor module, for the Jetta Hybrid on an incorrect CAN data length code. Bentley's Flying Spur Hybrid (2022-2023) stores U041100 in the engine control unit with a warning lamp, partly together with P0A2E for the motor temperature sensor circuit, and has the technician measure and inspect a harness connector. U0110 means lost contact, U0311 a software mismatch. Hybrid drive may be limited or switched off.
U0411 at a glance
- Check engine lightYes, usually on
- Emissions testCan fail
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor1 to 4 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of U0411
- Engine or drive system warning light on
- Electric drive unavailable, engine runs constantly
- Reduced power
Common causes of U0411
- Most likelyDamaged pins or poor contact in harness connectors near the drive motor (Bentley case)
- PossibleFaulty motor temperature sensor circuit making the module send invalid data
- PossibleSoftware of motor module and hybrid controller do not match
- Less likelyDrive motor control module internally faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Drive motor control moduleHybrid control moduleCAN bus wiring
What each part of U0411 means
| U | Network system: communication between the control modules (CAN bus). |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 11 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note U0411 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 U0411
What does U0411 mean?
U0411 means "Invalid Data Received From Drive Motor Control Module". U0411 is stored when a controller, typically the engine or hybrid controller, receives messages from the drive motor control module (the inverter electronics of an electric traction motor) that it judges invalid. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with U0411?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With U0411 the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will U0411 fail an emissions test?
Yes, it can. U0411 is emissions-related, so most inspection programs fail a car while it is stored or while the check engine light is on.
How hard is U0411 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 1 to 4 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will U0411 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.