F.55 Emergency

Vaillant F.55 Fault Code

Also written as F55 — same fault.

The Vaillant F.55 fault code means: your boiler has detected an internal issue with its combustion monitoring system and has shut itself down to keep you safe.. It appears on 1 Vaillant model in our database.

Act immediately

Turn off your boiler and stop using gas appliances. Call a Gas Safe engineer now. This fault can be dangerous if ignored.

Technical description: The Live monitor shows S.40 and D.118 >= 1. The heat cell is in permanent comfort protection mode. Check and, if required, replace the all-gas sensor.
Typical repair cost £180-350 (including labour)

Engineer required

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

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Vaillant models that show the F.55 fault code

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Source

Vaillant F.55 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