d.40 Low

Vaillant d.40 Fault Code

Also written as D40 — same fault.

The Vaillant d.40 fault code means: this code is simply a status message from your boiler showing you the current temperature of the water flowing through your heating system, rather than an error or a fault.. It appears on 32 Vaillant models in our database.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

Technical description: Actual flow temperature

DIY fix possible

Check your display to see if the system is currently heatingObserve if the fault code disappears when the heating or hot water demand stopsMonitor the boiler for any actual error codes appearing instead of the status number

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Vaillant models that show the d.40 fault code

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Source

Vaillant d.40 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 31 August 2026