C1260 — OBD-II trouble code

A chassis OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite C1260 across 5 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report C1260 5 patterns

2015 Kia Forte

electrical — Electrical System Drain & Battery Failures

2014 Kia Optima

steering — Steering lockup and loss of power steering assist

2011 Kia Sorento

brakes — ABS and brake warning light illumination with brake function loss

2010 Hyundai Elantra

electrical — Warning lights remaining illuminated (multiple)

2009 Hyundai Elantra

steering — EPS Light Illumination with Power Steering Failure

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →