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Warning lights

Traction control / stability light

Flashing while driving: the system is actively working on a slippery surface. Steady: traction or stability control is switched off or has a fault.

Urgency:Safe to keep driving

Is it safe to keep driving?

Yes. A flashing light is the system doing its job. A steady light means you have no traction assistance, so drive as you would in a car without it.

Likely causes

  • Wet, icy or loose road surface (flashing — normal)
  • System switched off with the button
  • Wheel speed sensor fault (often with the ABS light)
  • Steering angle sensor needs recalibration after an alignment

Typical repair cost (US)

$0 – $400

Free if it is just switched off; a wheel speed sensor at the high end.

A typical range, not a quote. Actual cost depends on the car, the shop and the fault.

What to do now

  1. Check whether the traction control button was pressed.
  2. If it stays on with the ABS light, have the ABS code read.