Fault on pedestrian alert speaker A — emits an artificial driving sound at low speed on EVs/hybrids (legally required, e.g. UNECE R138, FMVSS 141).
Low severity. Can I keep driving?You can normally keep driving. If it affects the lights or visibility, get it repaired before driving at night or in the rain.
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Most likely causes
- Speaker coil open
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: medium
What each character of B0122 means
- B: Body
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- 1: Subsystem depends on the code range
- 22: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code B0122?
You can normally keep driving. If it affects the lights or visibility, get it repaired before driving at night or in the rain.
What causes code B0122?
The most common causes are: speaker coil open.
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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.