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U0412 Network · generic OBD-II

Invalid Data Received From Battery Energy Control Module A

U0412 is a standard code covering network: communication between the car's control modules. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.

  • 13owner reports
  • 2car models
  • 0mention a crash
  • 0mention a fire
  • 2017–2021model years

Which cars get code U0412?

Every model whose owners mentioned U0412 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Where does U0412 show up?

By brand

  • Chrysler12
  • Jeep1

Component the owner filed it under

  1. Electrical System9 (69.2%)
  2. Power Train4 (30.8%)
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System3 (23.1%)
  4. Engine3 (23.1%)
  5. Service Brakes1 (7.7%)
  6. Forward Collision Avoidance1 (7.7%)

Is there a recall for U0412?

The others concern the component owners file this code under (Electrical System) on the same cars; they may or may not relate to the code. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction BatteryPark outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position. NHTSA campaign 26V362000 · June 4, 2026 · Affected cars

2021 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101… NHTSA campaign 24V652000 · September 5, 2024 · Affected cars

2019 Jeep Wrangler. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Wiring: Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown. NHTSA campaign 23V010000 · January 17, 2023 · Affected cars
Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Pacifica vehicles equipped with engine stop/start systems. A loose battery ground connection may result in an intermittent loss of power steering assist and/or a stall. NHTSA campaign 19V348000 · May 9, 2019 · Affected cars

2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019… NHTSA campaign 18V524000 · August 9, 2018 · Affected cars

2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Control Module Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles. The Manual Park Release (MPR) plug may be removed without a tool. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection." NHTSA campaign 18V395000 · June 14, 2018 · Affected cars

2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Wiring Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler… NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018 · Affected cars

2018 Chrysler Pacifica, 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

Electrical System: Software Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles equipped with a 3.6l engine. The engine control software may become out of sync with the crankshaft position sensor, possibly resulting in an engine stall. NHTSA campaign 18V049000 · January 11, 2018 · Affected cars

2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Full risk and remedy on each car's report.

What happened when owners saw U0412?

10 of the 13 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

Under safety recall 73B, for which I had the software update done last year (nothing noted by the dealer). I have since had intermittent check engine light issues, and even had the vehicle completely shut off last winter for 10 minutes in the middle of the road. It subsequently turned on, and when brought in I was told there were no "current codes" in the system to investigate. I've now had check engine light on steady for a couple months. There are historical codes U029A-00 (lost communication with hybrid battery pack sensor module), U0412-00 (invalid data received from battery energy control module A), and current code P1D43-00 (internal control module shut off test monitoring time error)…
2017 Chrysler PacificaFuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11768339 · Oct 1, 2026
The 48-Volt Lithium-Ion eTorque Hybrid Battery Pack (Mopar Power Pack Unit/PPU) on my 2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited (~55K miles) failed. The failed component may be available on video by the dealership. Check engine light first appeared early XXX. Earliest dealership appointment was late August 2026. At that visit, dealer diagnosed DTCs P0A94 (recurring, including P0A94-03) and U0412, and performed a software update flashing the BPCM (Battery Pack Control Module) firmware from 05057870AN to 05057870AV per a Technical Service Bulletin. This was covered under warranty at no charge; vehicle was returned to me. Days later, the check engine light returned along with a battery warning light…
2019 Jeep WranglerPower TrainNHTSA complaint 11766716 · Sep 24, 2026
…I pulled 2 codes U0412 and U029a. I have had the U0412 code a few times before with only the check engine light coming on. It would go away in a day or two (no check engine light and no code). U029a is new.
2019 Chrysler PacificaPower Train, Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11756324 · Aug 11, 2026
The manufacturer's mandatory 73B Safety Recall update (Vehicle Fires) creates a critical software-induced communication failure on the central vehicle network. Following the 73B flash, the vehicle developed an Active SGW U0001-00 CAN C Bus network fault, which permanently blocks data transmission and triggers an HCP U0412 hybrid battery fault. This network crash disables the hybrid propulsion systems, creating an unpredictable and hazardous driving condition. The manufacturer (Stellantis) and its authorized dealer (Seattle Jeep) are refusing to remedy this safety recall side effect under the vehicle's Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, instead forcing consumers to pay out-of-pocket diagnostic fees…
2018 Chrysler PacificaPower Train, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11739052 · May 20, 2026
…Diagnostic trouble codes were present related to the hybrid system and high-voltage battery, including P1D43, P1A21, U029A, and U0412. These codes indicate faults in the hybrid control system and battery communication. A Chrysler service department inspected the vehicle, confirmed the trouble codes, and returned it to me without repair because the issue was not immediately reproducible at the dealership. The vehicle has a history of similar intermittent issues, including prior loss-of-power events and repeated service visits for hybrid system faults. The condition is not consistently reproducible, but when it occurs it results in a sudden loss of motive power while driving. This creates a…
2021 Chrysler PacificaVehicle Speed Control, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11725453 · Mar 19, 2026
I had the recall for 73B performed in mid October to my 2017 EV/Hybrid Pacifica- 2017 and only 67K miles. No issues before. Since the recall service I’ve brought it in twice with the same problems stating Hybrid Battery needs conditioning/service. I suspect it’s the recall update that has caused all types of issues. I did go to auto zone before I brought the vehicle in just this Monday to get the codes. U0412, P1A29, P0A7F- invalid Data received from Battery energy control Module A - Lost communication with Hybrid Battery Pack Sensor Module- A Deterioration. If you google 73B recall service problems on Chrysler Pacifica - the following appears: Failure to charge and engine light: Some owners…
2017 Chrysler PacificaPower Train, Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11702643 · Dec 3, 2025
After safety recall 73B was performed on my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid on 11/24/25, the vehicle's check engine light illuminated. Code U0412 is identified as a 'stored' code upon pulling OBD information. This is described as "Invalid Data Received From Battery Energy Control Module 'A'" indicating failure of the high voltage battery pack and its control system. The HV battery is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others are at risk because the recall was issued to prevent a battery fire. The symptoms my vehicle is exhibiting are precisely the kinds of faults the recall's software update is supposed to detect. The check engine light, appeared within days of…
2018 Chrysler PacificaElectrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11701965 · Nov 29, 2025
During normal driving from office to home car suddenly started stuttering and I was apply break but speeded up and showed engine light on, I was about to hit front car due to additional speed. During that time I saw few quick messages on the dashboard, the one that I can remember was related with ACC. That's the dangerous situation. I looked d from OBD and found that code was U0412 and reported that code to Huntington Beach Chrysler service station. Please keep an eye out for some similarities between others reports.
2019 Chrysler PacificaElectrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11695390 · Oct 24, 2025
The battery of my hybrid electric minivan was damaged during a recent factory recall, and Chrysler is refusing to correct the problem. Instead, they’re trying to charge me for a new battery. Here’s the background. I recently received a recall notice (73B) for my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivan that warned of a possible vehicle fire. I was advised not to recharge the van and to park outside and away from structures. In January, I took the van to Russ Darrow Chrysler in the Milwaukee Auto Mall to address the issue. The check engine light came on shortly after the recall work was complete (trouble codes U0412 and P0BBE). I took the van back to the dealership as soon as possible. I was…
2018 Chrysler PacificaElectrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11678944 · Aug 6, 2025
After safety recall 73B was performed on my 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid on 02/03/2025, the vehicle's check engine light illuminated and it began experiencing charging failures. The component that has failed is the high-voltage (HV) battery pack and its control system. Diagnostic scans performed by a Chrysler dealer on [Date of diagnosis] confirmed trouble codes, including U0412, which indicate a critical fault within the battery system. The HV battery is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others are at risk because the recall was issued to prevent a battery fire. The symptoms my vehicle is exhibiting are precisely the kinds of faults the recall's software…
2018 Chrysler PacificaElectrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11677247 · Jul 30, 2025

U0412: questions drivers ask

What does code U0412 mean?

U0412 is a generic OBD-II network code. Its standard definition is "Invalid Data Received From Battery Energy Control Module A". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 2 car models.

Which cars get code U0412 most often?

In NHTSA owner complaints, U0412 is mentioned most for the Chrysler Pacifica (12), Jeep Wrangler (1), across 2 models and model years 2017 to 2021. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.

Is there a recall for code U0412?

No NHTSA recall text names U0412 directly. 8 recalls on the cars that report this code concern the same component owners name most (Electrical System); they may or may not relate to the code. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if my car shows U0412?

Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.

How this page was made

CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of U0412. The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.

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