Warning Lights & Error Codes

Dashboard warnings and charging error codes can look alarming, but many clear on their own or need only a simple check. This section explains what each common light and code actually means, in plain language, and when it is serious enough to stop driving. See what the EV battery warning light means for a general overview, whether cold weather causes false warnings, and EV charging error code 26 or Nissan Leaf code P3101 for two specific codes. Brand-specific lights are in brand-specific battery problems.