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P0058: HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2

A generic powertrain (engine and transmission) trouble code, same meaning on every brand.

Low urgency

Yes.

$20 - $400
typical repair range
1
NHTSA complaints mention this code
56,449
median mileage when reported, mi

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Nothing felt while driving
  • Monitors not completing

Likely causes, most common first

  1. Open circuit in the bank 2 downstream heater
  2. Short to power
  3. Connector damage
  4. Blown fuse

Read P0058 yourself before paying for diagnosis

A basic Bluetooth OBD-II scanner ($20-40) plugs into the port under the dashboard and shows this code with live sensor data on your phone - useful both for confirming the fix and for talking to a shop from an informed position.

What is going on and how it gets diagnosed

P0058 closes out the heater family: bank 2 downstream, circuit high. If several heater codes from different corners of the exhaust arrived together, resist the urge to price four sensors - shared fuses and relays explain simultaneous failures far more often than coincidence does.

If this one arrived alone, the standard sequence settles it: verify the fuse, measure heater resistance at the sensor connector, then check for supply voltage with the key on. Three measurements, one answer, no guesswork.

Repair options and cost

Fuse or relay$20 - $100
Downstream oxygen sensor$150 - $400
Connector replacement$60 - $180

Typical US independent-shop ranges, parts and labor. Dealers run higher; regional labor rates vary.

Cars that report P0058 most often

Based on mentions of this code in NHTSA owner complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive with P0058?

Yes.

How much does it cost to fix P0058?

Typical US repair costs range from $20 for the simplest fix (fuse or relay) to $400 in the worst case. The right number depends on which cause your car has - see the causes list.

Related codes

The codes closest to P0058. They often appear together, and telling them apart is usually what narrows the diagnosis.

Definition per SAE J2012 standard nomenclature. Symptoms, causes and costs are editorial guidance - always confirm with a diagnosis of your specific vehicle.