Carista is an Official VW Group Partner

VW OBD2 Scanner & App for Diagnostics, Customization & Service

Read VW-specific fault codes, view live data, complete supported service tasks and personalize your car—all from your phone.

What can you do with Carista & your VW

Carista reads and clears Volkswagen fault codes, streams the same live data a technician sees — including turbo and DPF telemetry — and handles the service checks and settings a dealer visit would otherwise be needed for.
DIAGNOSE MY Volkswagen

Customise

Make your VW feel more yours.

Throttle response behavior, daytime running lights, lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count and more.
  • Start screen logo (infotainment)
  • Virtual instrument cluster theme
  • Gauge needle sweep at startup
Make your VW feel more yours.

Diagnose

Know what the warning light is saying.

Read and clear supported Volkswagen fault codes, then make sense of the data before booking a garage.
  • Read & clear engine and chassis fault codes
  • Covers common VW codes like P0300, P0420, P2015 and more
  • Clears the check-engine light once the underlying code is resolved
Know what the warning light is saying.

Service

Take care of the jobs VW lets you do.

Run supported tools from your phone and arrive at the garage knowing more than you did before.
  • DPF regeneration — force a diesel particulate filter regen without a dealer visit
  • Service indicator reset
  • Used car checks
Take care of the jobs VW lets you do.

Feature availability varies by vehicle model, year and equipment.

Top 5 Volkswagen Features

Explore the features that put more control, clarity and confidence in your hands.

Car Health Check

Run a quick diagnostic to inspect your vehicle's electronic control units (ECUs), read and clear fault codes across systems like the engine, ABS, and airbags, and monitor real-time vitals.
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Car Health Check

COMPATIBILITY

53+ Volkswagen models.
Find yours.

Carista supports a wide range of VW models and generations. Select your model to see exactly which features are available.

Check my Volkswagen

12 of the most common Volkswagen codes

These are standard SAE-defined diagnostic trouble codes that turn up most often across Carista's VW lineup – the same codes a dealer's scan tool would show.

P0300

Random/multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0420

Catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)

P2000

NOx trap efficiency bellow threshold (Bank1)

P2015

Intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit range/performance (Bank 1)

P0089

Fuel pressure regulator 1 performance

P0016

Crankshaft/camshaft position correlation (Bank 1, Sensor A)

C1042

Chassis-system code — manufacturer-specific (commonly ABS/stability-control related)

P20EE

SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)

P0562

System voltage low

P0101

Mass air flow sensor circuit range/performance

P2279

Intake air system leak

P2002

Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold (Bank 1)

Why many
drivers choose Carista

One Scanner, Every Job

  • Change a few vehicle settings
  • Diagnose a dashboard warning
  • Register a replacement battery
  • Reset an oil or service indicator
  • Check a used vehicle before buying it
  • Use the scanner with several compatible cars

Free App Diagnostics

  • Basic diagnostics, no subscription
  • Connect and pick a function
  • No complicated licensing structure

Carista
Pro Access

  • Advanced diagnostics and live data
  • Customizations and service procedures
  • Monthly, annual or two-year plans

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