A common problem with Toyota and Lexus vehicles is the owner may find the “VSC OFF” and “Check Engine” lights illuminated simultaneously. VSC stands for “Vehicle Stability Control“. It is likely that “Traction Control” will not work while this light is illuminated. On some vehicles, the “skidding vehicle” or “TRAC OFF” light may also be lit.
Most Toyota owners will find that when the Check Engine and VSC lights are lit, there is a problem with an O2 Sensor or gas cap. Try tightening or replacing the gas cap for a hopefully cheap fix.
To be sure of the problem you may want to take your vehicle to an Auto Zone or NAPA store to have them plug in a code reader to determine the problem. Another option would be to take the vehicle in for service.
If your problem turns out to be O2 sensor related, you can continue driving the vehicle without problems, but you may not achieve appropriate gas mileage.
O2 sensors can be difficult or easy to replace yourself depending on the make and model of the vehicle. Some require access under the vehicle, while others are accessible under the hood.
Sammy says
How do I off the VSC check engine light it manually ?
chetan says
How will i off the vsc and the engine light plus with 4wd sign all on?
its a rav4 toyota 2007
Mary says
What can be the problem I change the ecm and the lights for the check engine and the vsc light still stays on
Tumisang Modisaemang says
Hey…Chetan im experiencn the same prblm how dd u solve urs kindly assist me
Maurice says
How do I solve the problem of VSC off and check engine for Toyota wish
Veronica says
Vsc check engine light and track off lights staying on Highlander
Roger says
How will I solve the engine light, VSC & Trak off
Asiemo M. Joseph says
how will i solve the VSC problem in my car RX 300 lexus
Ben E. says
If you’re still having problem with your VSC light constantly on, there is a procedure you can try called “Zero Point Calibration of the Yaw Rate”. It was listed on the Lexus Club for referals. Tried it myself on my friend’s 2003 RX 300. I can give you the procedure step by step if needed. Very easy to follow.
Lika says
I recently got a car from a used dealership that I’m paying for and they have no idea what to do and thats not really helpful What shall I do if the TRAC OFF, VSC & CHECK ENGINE lights turn on. I have a 07 Lexus RX 350
Tara says
Yes please I could very much use help with the step by step zero point calibration
Steve says
Interested in the calibration rate for the VSC problem
Dickson murage says
My Toyota v8 showing 4lo and vsc also check engine what could be the problem
T M says
You’ll need a code reader
Nadeem Ashraf says
How do I off the VSC check engine light it manually ? and also footbrake signal also showing
Kimutai says
My Toyata lexus shows Check engine and VSC on the display. What should i do to remove it?
Rose Omolo says
My Toyota vanguard show VSC off when I ignite the car. What does this mean?
Philip Jamani says
i was travelling on Friday 1st September 2017, somewhere before Ore, exactly 150 kilometer away from Lagos, the VSC off was lit and Check engine light simultaneously. After this action, the car refuse to move fast, instead there was a noise from the engine, I then decides to pack off in a nearby filling station and check water, oil etc. I did nothing, but asked around for a mechanic, when i could not find any because of the holidays, I started the engine again. To my surprise, engine started smoothly, the lights went off and till i reached my village and even back to Lagos, there was no problem again. What could have been responsible for this please. Thank you.
mitchb13 says
I had this very thing happen to me once. I was driving in high winds and a cable somewhere got slightly disconnected. It eventually corrected itself. Not sure on the details. All I know is a mechanic told me a cable was loose somewhere.
Matt says
The vsc, check engine & Trac control came on in my 2010 Toyota wish, I drove a few days and it came off, however I still checked with a mechanic who explained that my O2 sensor is down stream (under the car), and it got wet due to rains (wet roads….)and it caused the sensor to not be read temporarily … 5000 miles later it has not resurfaced
Obinna Chukwumah says
Anytime my Vsc light comes on, a few kms later my plug coil goes bad
Dan Wall says
I cannot see the relationship between Vehicle stability and lambda sensor?
Richard Robert says
Hi,
I have my Toyota crown ,it is about a month now still VSC and check engine sign lit on the dispray, but I wonder the car still got power,I need your help on how to switch off the signs.thanks
jacob ndadhlana says
hy is Jacob my Toyota fortuner 2012 vcs and trc light comes on and after +- 2min engine stops p’s help
Damian says
Yes if I could please have that I’d appreciate it
hassan says
i have issue with the vsc and trac off. please what can I do and what is the meaning of o2 censor
hassan says
what is Gas cap and where it is located
Anon says
You should not be driving if you don’t know this ….
Suwardi says
Why vcs, abs, handbrake and trc light on my Toyota harrier on
Glasses says
My 2010 Toyota wish VSC and engine check is on it was cleared a number of times and Everytime the diagnostic test give a different code reading it’s off then few km it returns I’m fed up with this car ..i need help
David Chesler says
I got this indication (2008 Camry: Master Warning indicator, “Check VSC”, and Check Engine indicator. It happened a couple of times in one day, then it did not happen. I was due for maintenance so I asked the mechanic and he said an O2 sensor needed replacing. I believe him, but I’d like to know, why did that cause the VSC warning? What does exhaust have to do with stability?
Alan says
I’m having this issue now with a Toyota Sienna 2007. It’s got VSC and TRAC OFF along with CHECK ENGINE lit.
At a mechanic they suggested oxygen sensor or maybe plugged-up catalytic converter, unfortunately gas cap trick didn’t work. Whatever the case, they suggest it shudders especially at low gear because there isn’t enough oxygen in the system or there’s exhaust finding its way in where oxygen needs to be.
Other than shuddering and the engine seemingly gasping for air it’s drivable, so taking it in Monday to get it worked on.
Sam says
I have a similar issues with my 07 Lexus ES350. Check engine, VSC and traction control came on about 3 months ago right after I had a hole in the exhaust fixed by a Panel beater and I have a feeling the Panel messed with my o2 sensors. I’m going to try to change the gas cap and hopefully that works. If it doesn’t then it has to be the catalytic converters.
Roger Anne says
Need help to reset the VSC on Lexus
Jay Patel says
I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander v6 Limited and the VSC light just stays on and I do not know what to do. The light does not affect the car at all and I have been driving it with the light on for almost 6 months. When you first start up the car the light does appear on the gauge cluster, but after going above 3 or 4 mph it will appear. Again it’s only the VSC light, not the check engine light or trac off light. Are there any fixes to this?
Phyllis Rigney says
My 2008 Toyota Scion XD VCS light on & engine light, how do I get those turn off, I have replace the gasoline cap, with a new one, but haven’t drove it much since I got the new gasoline cap, please help me