C0049
Brake Fluid Level
What it means
C0049 means Brake Fluid Level.
Check these first
- Low brake fluid in the reservoir
- A failed brake fluid level sensor
- Open or short in the brake fluid level sensor circuit
- A corroded connector at the brake fluid reservoir
What to do next
- Check the brake fluid level and top off if low
- Inspect the reservoir for leaks that dropped the level
- Test the brake fluid level sensor circuit for opens and shorts
- Watch the brake fluid level switch state in live data
- Replace the brake fluid level sensor if it does not change state
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.