Common Hybrid Car Faults & How We Fix Them – Across the UK
⚠️ Hybrid cars are brilliant when they’re working… but complex when they go wrong.
📞 Call 07421 186356 for mobile hybrid fault diagnosis & repair anywhere in the UK.
🔍 Top 10 Hybrid Car Faults We Fix in the UK
Here are the most common issues UK drivers face with hybrid cars – and how we deal with them:
1. 🔋 Hybrid Battery Degradation
Symptoms: Reduced electric-only range, sluggish performance, warning lights
Fix: Battery conditioning, cell replacement, or full pack swap with warranty
2. ⚡ Inverter Failure
Symptoms: Car won’t move, system shutdown, error codes
Fix: Inverter repair or replacement, HV safety checks, reprogramming
3. 🚨 Hybrid System Malfunction Light
Symptoms: General warning on dashboard, reduced performance
Fix: Full system scan with hybrid-specific diagnostic tools, root cause fix
4. 🔌 Charging System Fault
Symptoms: Plug-in hybrid not charging properly, slow charge rate, cable faults
Fix: Check charge port, onboard charger, wiring, or software faults
5. 🛑 Regenerative Braking Not Working
Symptoms: Loss of battery recharge during braking, jerky stops
Fix: Brake pedal sensor, ABS faults, or software reinitialisation
6. 🧠 ECU or Communication Errors
Symptoms: Strange dashboard behaviour, loss of power, erratic performance
Fix: Module scan, software update, reprogramming, or wiring repairs
7. 🚗 Transmission Problems
Symptoms: Shuddering, hesitation, noisy shifting
Fix: Hybrid transmission fluid service, mechatronic checks, re-coding
8. 🌡️ Cooling System Overheating
Symptoms: Engine or inverter overheating, warning lights
Fix: Hybrid-specific coolant flush, pump replacement, leak detection
9. 🔋 12V Battery Issues
Symptoms: Won’t start, dash lights flicker, random resets
Fix: Replace with correct hybrid-rated battery, reset systems properly
10. 🛠️ Sensor Failures (ABS, TPMS, Oxygen Sensors)
Symptoms: Warning lights, regen braking issues, poor MPG
Fix: Fault code isolation, sensor replacement, calibration
🚘 We Repair All Major Hybrid Brands in the UK
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Toyota Prius, Yaris, Auris, Corolla
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Honda Civic Hybrid, Jazz, CR-Z
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Lexus CT200h, RX450h, NX300h
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Hyundai Ioniq, Kona Hybrid
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Kia Niro, Sportage Hybrid
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Ford Mondeo Hybrid, Kuga PHEV
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BMW, Audi, Mercedes plug-in hybrids
🧰 Mobile Hybrid Fault Diagnosis – We Come to You
No dealership prices. No recovery truck needed.
✅ Full hybrid system diagnostics
✅ High-voltage safety trained
✅ Roadside and driveway service
✅ Transparent pricing, no guesswork
📞 Call Now – Don’t Let Hybrid Faults Drain Your Wallet
If you’re dealing with any of the faults above, act early.
📲 Call or WhatsApp: 07421 186356
🌐 Visit: www.fixanycar.co.uk