OBD-II trouble code
U0458: Invalid Data Received From Information Center 'B'
A module is receiving messages from the information center (driver information display) 'B', but the data inside them is implausible or out of range. The link is alive; the content is wrong. It affects displayed information, not how the car drives.
Quick facts
- System
- Network
- Category
- Network Communication
- Severity
- Low severity
- Drivable
- Usually safe to drive short-term
- Repair cost range
- $90 – $900
- DIY difficulty
- Intermediate DIY
What does U0458 mean?
The information center is the screen and controller that presents trip data, warning messages, menu settings, and status readouts to the driver. On vehicles that use more than one display controller — for example a primary cluster display plus a secondary center-stack or head-up-linked display — the 'B' designation identifies the second information center. U0458 is the direct counterpart of U0457 ('A'): it sets when a receiving module is still hearing from information center 'B', but the data in its messages is invalid — a value is out of range, implausible, or contradicts what other modules see. The link is alive; the content simply can't be trusted, which is what separates it from a lost-communication code, where the module has gone completely silent.
Like its 'A' sibling, this is a comfort/information fault, not a driveability fault. The powertrain, brakes, and steering are unaffected; what can misbehave is the secondary display — garbled or frozen readouts, wrong trip or warning information, unresponsive menus, or features tied to that display losing function. Because U0458 specifically calls out display 'B', a useful diagnostic clue is whether the problem is isolated to one screen (pointing at that display module, its connector, or its wiring) or shared with display 'A' as U0457 (pointing at a common cause such as low voltage, a shared ground, or a bus fault). Common causes are the same family: low system voltage or a poor ground; corroded, loose, or damaged connectors behind the display; chafed or damaged bus wiring; and software or configuration problems after a display or head-unit update.
Symptoms center on the affected display: incorrect, frozen, or garbled readouts, menu or setting glitches, occasional companion infotainment codes, and a stored U0458 — usually with no change in how the vehicle drives. Diagnose it so real warnings aren't missed, but it is not an urgent safety code on its own.
Common causes
- Low system voltage, a weak battery, or a poor ground
- Corroded, loose, or damaged connectors behind the secondary display
- Chafed or damaged bus wiring corrupting messages in transit
- Software mismatch or corrupted update on the display or head unit
- Secondary information center module replaced without correct configuration
- Intermittent internal fault in the information center 'B' module
- Recent electrical work or a low battery during a software update
Symptoms
- Incorrect, frozen, or garbled readouts on the secondary display
- Trip, warning, or status information that doesn't match reality
- Menu or setting glitches in the affected information display
- Companion infotainment or network-communication codes stored alongside U0458
- No change in how the vehicle starts, runs, or drives
Diagnostic steps
- 1.Read all stored codes and check whether U0457 ('A') is also present — a shared fault points to a common cause.
- 2.Load-test the battery and verify charging voltage and the module's grounds.
- 3.Check for available software updates for the display/head unit; a mismatch after an update is a frequent trigger.
- 4.Inspect the connectors behind the secondary display for corrosion, looseness, and bent pins.
- 5.Check bus wiring to the display module for chafing and damage.
- 6.Confirm whether the module was recently replaced or updated — a missing configuration can cause invalid data.
- 7.If inputs and wiring check out, suspect an internal module fault and verify with manufacturer service data.
Repair cost
$90 – $900
Cost depends on the cause. A software update/reflash or reconfiguration is often $100-$300. Repairing a connector, ground, or wiring fault is typically $90-$350. Secondary display module replacement with programming is the higher end at roughly $400-$900 depending on the vehicle. Because this is a display fault, confirm a software or wiring fix before replacing the module.
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DIY vs shop
This is an intermediate DIY job. It usually involves diagnostic steps, specialty parts, and some careful work in tight spaces. If you have the tools and a service manual or trustworthy video for your specific vehicle, it is achievable in a weekend. Otherwise, a competent independent shop will be faster.