How much does it cost to fix Vaillant error code D.118 (16)?

Typical repair cost for the Vaillant D.118 (16) fault is £180-350 including labour.

D.118 (16) Emergency

Vaillant D.118 (16) Fault Code

Q: What does the Vaillant D.118 (16) fault code mean?

Your boiler has detected an electrical reading error within its internal safety monitoring system, meaning it cannot accurately check the exhaust gases.

Also written as D11816 — same fault.

The Vaillant D.118 (16) fault code means: your boiler has detected an electrical reading error within its internal safety monitoring system, meaning it cannot accurately check the exhaust gases.. It appears on 2 Vaillant models in our database.

Technical description: CO sensor fault number: Reference voltage too high

Typical repair cost £180-350 (including labour)

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This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Vaillant models that show the D.118 (16) fault code

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Source

Vaillant D.118 (16) fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Vaillant service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 27 April 2026