Vaillant S.07 Fault Code
Also written as S07 — same fault.
The Vaillant S.07 fault code means: your boiler is briefly running the pump after the heating has switched off to cool the system down, but it is taking longer than expected to move the residual heat away.. It appears on 31 Vaillant models in our database.
Technical description: Heating mode – pump overrun error
What causes the Vaillant S.07 fault?
This issue occurs when heat is trapped inside the boiler's heat exchanger after the heating has turned off, usually because the water isn't moving away quickly enough. The most common reasons are a pump that is beginning to fail, trapped air in the unit, or a build-up of sludge in the system pipes that is restricting flow.
This fault often appears at the start of autumn when the heating is turned back on after a long summer break, as pumps can seize or struggle after being idle for several months.
DIY fix possible
Check that at least one radiator (usually the one in the hallway near the thermostat) is fully turned on at the valves.Ensure the boiler pressure is within the green zone (typically 1.0 to 1.5 bar).Bleed your radiators to ensure there is no trapped air in the system.If the code persists, try resetting the boiler once to clear the status.
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Gas Safe Register →Vaillant models that show the S.07 fault code
Click a model for the full fault code list and model-specific repair notes.
- aquaPLUS
- Atmomax Repair: £90-180
- Combi Compact 242EB
- Combi Compact 282EB Repair: £100-280
- ecoTEC exclusive
- ecoTEC plus
- ecoTEC Plus 615
- ecoTEC Plus 620
- ecoTEC Plus 625
- ecoTEC Plus 630
- ecoTEC Plus 635
- ecoTEC Plus 65
- ecoTEC Plus 832
- ecoTEC Plus 836
- ecoTEC Plus 840
- ecoTEC Plus 938
- ecoTEC plus Aquaplus
- ecoTEC plus System
- ecoTEC Pro
- ecoTEC Pro / ecoTEC Plus Repair: £100-280
- ecoTEC Pro 24
- ecoTEC Pro 28
- ecoTEC Pro 30
- ecoTEC sustain
- Home System
- Thermocompact
- Turbomax Plus 824/828E
- Turbomax Plus 828
- Turbomax Plus 828 E
- Turbomax Plus VUW 242E
- Turbomax Plus VUW 242EH
Source
Vaillant S.07 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