EcoFlow Error Codes Decoded: Complete List & Fixes (2026)

TL;DR: EcoFlow error codes generally fall into a handful of fault families — temperature, AC overcurrent/overload, BMS faults, inverter faults, and communication/WiFi errors. Many transient codes clear with a hard reset (hold the power button ~10 seconds with AC unplugged). Codes that re-trigger within 5 minutes, persistent BMS faults, or any code accompanied by swelling, smell, or heat above 60°C (140°F) mean stop using the unit and file a warranty claim. EcoFlow’s standard warranty on Delta 2, Delta Max, Delta Pro, and River 2 is 5 years in most regions.

This guide covers every EcoFlow error code in current circulation across the RIVER, DELTA, and DELTA Pro series, plus the reset procedures, root causes, and the line between a 60-second fix and a warranty case.

How EcoFlow displays errors

EcoFlow units surface faults three ways:

1. Numeric code on the display — Two or three digits, sometimes prefixed with E (e.g. E01, 022, 045). The screen usually shows the code and a generic icon (thermometer, lightning bolt, battery).
2. Text string in the EcoFlow app — Codes like BMS_NoComm, WiFi_Err, OverTemp, or AC_OverLoad. The app gives slightly more context than the unit itself.
3. LED-only signaling on older RIVER models — The first-generation RIVER 370/600 had no display; it flashed the power LED in patterns (e.g. 3 red blinks = over-temperature).

If you only see a blinking LED with no code, the EcoFlow app is the fastest way to read the underlying fault. Connect over Bluetooth (faster than WiFi) and check the Status tab.

Common EcoFlow fault symptoms and what they mean

EcoFlow’s exact error code labels vary by model, firmware version, and whether you read the unit display or the app diagnostic page. Rather than publish a fabricated master list, the table below groups the symptoms owners report most often, with the underlying cause and the first thing to try. Always cross-reference the exact code text against the official EcoFlow user manual or support documentation for your specific model.

For the specific case of error 022 on DELTA 2 — the single most common code we get questions about — we have a dedicated walkthrough at /articles/ecoflow-delta-2-error-022/ that covers the surge math and the inrush-current quirk that triggers it on refrigerators and large heating loads.

Errors by EcoFlow series

The same code number can mean slightly different things on different chassis. The MCU firmware is shared in spirit but the BMS, inverter, and thermal envelopes differ enough that you should diagnose with the series in mind.

RIVER series (RIVER 2, RIVER 2 Max, RIVER 2 Pro)

The RIVER 2 family runs LiFePO4 cells, a 256-768 Wh battery, and a 300-800 W inverter. Common symptoms:

• Over-temperature shutdown — Most often triggered when fast-charging (X-Stream) in a hot car or sealed cabinet. Owner reports across Reddit and YouTube suggest dropping to standard charging in the app and giving the unit airflow resolves most cases.
• AC overcurrent (022 on Delta-style displays, similar on River) — On the base RIVER 2 (300 W rated, 600 W X-Boost), this fires when a load with a sharp inrush spike is plugged in. X-Boost is intended for resistive loads, not motors or compressors — check the X-Boost fine print for your model.
• Cell imbalance — Rare from the factory but can appear after long deep storage. Recovering is straightforward: charge to 100% on AC and leave the unit on the charger long enough for the BMS to top-balance.
• Low battery cutoff — RIVER 2 disables output at its low-SOC threshold. There is no user-adjustable cutoff on the base RIVER 2 in the same way DELTA Pro exposes it.

DELTA series (DELTA 2, DELTA 2 Max, DELTA Max)

The DELTA family is the workhorse line — roughly 1024–2016 Wh, with 1800–2400 W inverters and time-limited X-Boost above that. Common symptoms:

• 022 (AC overcurrent) — Far and away the most reported DELTA 2 code. The Delta 2 inverter is rated 1800 W continuous with X-Boost for higher transient loads; refrigerator compressors and microwaves with large inrush spikes can trip 022 on cold start. A common workaround is running a small (~100 W) load for a minute before connecting the larger load.
• Inverter / MOSFET over-temp — Delta 2 with sustained high loads in a warm room can hit thermal protection. Reduce continuous load or improve airflow around the vents.
• Solar input out of range — Delta 2 accepts 11–60 V, 15 A max, 500 W solar input. Two panels wired in parallel can exceed the 15 A short-circuit current spec; wire in series instead.
• Cooling fan fault — A subset of units with heavy dust exposure (garages, jobsites) develop reduced fan performance over time. Cleaning the intake mesh with compressed air clears many cases. If the fan does not spin at power-on, it is a warranty case.
• BMS communication loss — Owner reports describe occasional BMS communication faults that clear on hard reset but return. If the code re-appears within 24 hours of a hard reset, treat it as a warranty case rather than continuing to cycle the unit.

DELTA Pro and DELTA Pro Ultra

The Pro line is the heaviest hardware — 3.6 kWh base, 3600 W inverter, with time-limited X-Boost above that. Different rules apply:

• Sustained AC overload — Delta Pro will run its rated 3600 W continuous on AC, but X-Boost is intended for transient surge, not continuous operation. Running a near-X-Boost load for an extended period will trigger overload protection. To handle larger continuous loads, stack a second Delta Pro in parallel.
• AC input out of range — Delta Pro accepts roughly 100–150 V AC input. RV park 30 A pedestals with sagging voltage under load can trip this. Use a different pedestal or a voltage booster.
• Inverter bus over-voltage — Seen most often on Delta Pro when fed from a generator with poor voltage regulation. Use a UPS-grade or inverter generator.
• Cooling fan fault — The Pro chassis has multiple fans; the app generally indicates which fan reported the fault. Clean intake meshes first; if the fan does not spin at power-on, it is a warranty case.
• BMS internal fault — Pro units use a multi-pack BMS. A persistent BMS fault, especially one tied to a specific pack in the app, is a warranty case. Don’t open the unit.

Error categories explained

Once you understand the five categories, you can usually decode an unfamiliar code by its first digit.

Temperature errors

Typical thermal limits across the EcoFlow lineup (consult your model’s spec sheet for exact numbers):

• Battery operating range: roughly -10°C to 45°C charge, -20°C to 60°C discharge
• Battery shutdown: above the model’s high-temp cutoff (typically around 60°C internal), or below the low-temp cutoff
• LiFePO4 charging: cannot charge below 0°C — newer LiFePO4 units like Delta 2 and River 2 self-heat before charging; older units do not
• Ambient operating range: typically -20°C to 45°C

If you see a temperature-related code, check three things before assuming hardware failure: (1) ambient temperature — is the unit in direct sun or a hot vehicle? (2) ventilation clearance — EcoFlow specifies clearance around all vents and units jammed against a wall commonly throw inverter over-temp codes, (3) load profile — a near-rated sustained load in a warm room will eventually hit thermal protection regardless of the unit’s condition.

A temperature error that clears within 30 minutes of cooling is normal protection working as designed. A temperature error at room temperature with no load is a sensor failure — warranty.

Overcurrent and overload

The difference matters:

• Overcurrent (e.g. 022 on Delta 2) — Instantaneous spike above the rated amperage. Usually from inrush current on motors, compressors, or capacitive loads (LED arrays, large power supplies). Trips in milliseconds.
• Overload — Sustained current above rated for a few seconds. The inverter integrates current over time and shuts down when it exceeds its thermal/current threshold.

The 022 code on AC output is by far the most common. The fix sequence:

BMS faults

The BMS (Battery Management System) protects the cells. EcoFlow uses LiFePO4 chemistry on the RIVER 2, DELTA 2, and Delta Pro 3, and NMC on the original DELTA, DELTA Max, and original DELTA Pro. The chemistry affects what’s recoverable:

• LiFePO4 (LFP) — More tolerant of imbalance. Cell-imbalance codes often resolve with one full charge cycle that allows top-balancing at 100% SOC.
• NMC — Less tolerant. Cell over-voltage on NMC is more likely to indicate a degraded cell that needs replacement.

BMS_NoComm is the fault category to take most seriously. It means the main MCU lost communication with the BMS. Without that link, the MCU has no idea what the battery is doing — it can’t enforce protections. EcoFlow correctly shuts down output when comms drop. If a hard reset doesn’t restore the link and keep it stable for 24 hours, the unit is unsafe to use.

Inverter faults

These are the faults most likely to mean hardware replacement. The inverter is the most complex subassembly in the unit. Common categories:

• DC bus over-voltage — Almost always input-side: a solar panel array with Voc above the unit’s limit, or a generator with poor regulation.
• Output short — Could be the unit, but more often a damaged AC cord or a failed appliance. Test the unit with no AC load — if the fault clears, it’s downstream.
• Output relay stuck — A warranty case. The relay is a sealed component.
• AC input out of range — Check input voltage with a multimeter. EcoFlow units expect roughly 100–150 V AC nominal; a sagging RV pedestal or a 240 V miswire will throw this.
• Fan stalled — Clean first; replace second (out-of-warranty units only; do not open in-warranty units).

Communication errors

Internal communication faults refer to the CAN bus or display-board link between subassemblies. They’re rare and usually transient — a hard reset clears them. If they recur, it’s a connector or cable issue inside the unit.

WiFi_Err and Bluetooth connection problems are not safety issues. They mean the IoT module can’t reach your network. Fixes:

1. Hold the IoT button (small button near the WiFi LED) for 5 seconds to reset the network config.
2. Re-pair in the EcoFlow app using Bluetooth first, then switch to WiFi.
3. EcoFlow units want 2.4 GHz WiFi only. If your router broadcasts a single SSID for both bands, separate them or force 2.4 GHz for the unit’s MAC address.
4. Older firmware had known WiFi stability issues. Update to a recent firmware via the app over Bluetooth if WiFi won’t connect.

Universal reset procedures

Three resets, from gentlest to most aggressive:

A note on the EcoFlow app’s “Reset” button: recent firmware versions expose a “Restore factory defaults” option under Settings. This resets WiFi credentials and user preferences but does not clear hardware error codes. Don’t expect it to fix a stuck 022.

When to stop and file a warranty claim

Some codes mean you should not keep using the unit, full stop. Standard EcoFlow warranty terms (as of 2026):

• DELTA Pro / DELTA Pro Ultra: 5 years
• DELTA 2 / DELTA 2 Max: 5 years
• DELTA Max: 5 years
• RIVER 2 / RIVER 2 Max / RIVER 2 Pro: 5 years
• Original DELTA / Original RIVER: older terms applied at purchase; check your registration (most units are now out of warranty)

Stop using and claim warranty if:

1. Any swelling of the case. Touch the bottom and sides. A visible bulge can indicate a swollen cell. Stop charging, store outdoors away from structures, file a claim.
2. Any burning, plastic, or ammonia smell. Especially alongside a BMS or inverter fault.
3. Case temperature above 60°C (140°F) anywhere on the housing, measured by IR thermometer with no load. Internal thermal runaway risk.
4. BMS internal fault or BMS_NoComm that returns within 24 hours of a hard reset. The BMS is unreliable, which means cell protections are unreliable.
5. Inverter relay stuck. No recovery procedure exists.
6. Any code that appears while the unit is sitting idle and unplugged. Internal fault, not load-related.

EcoFlow’s warranty process: open a ticket at support.ecoflow.com or in the app, include the serial number (under the battery flap or on the bottom), photos of the code on the display, and a description of when it first appeared. Approval timing varies. Replacement vs. repair depends on age — newer units are more likely to be replaced outright.

What voids the warranty: opening the case, modifying the firmware, using non-EcoFlow solar connectors that exceed the input rating, and water damage. Solar wiring problems that damage the MPPT are technically user-caused but EcoFlow has historically covered them on the first incident.

Codes that look scary but usually aren’t

Some codes get a lot of forum panic but are normal operation:

• Low battery cutoff — Working as designed. LiFePO4 sustains health by stopping output above true 0% capacity; the display’s low-SOC cutoff is intentionally conservative.
• Over-temp at high altitude — At higher elevation, thinner air reduces fan cooling efficiency. An over-temp event in a mountain cabin doesn’t necessarily mean a faulty unit; reduce load and improve airflow.
• 022 on a refrigerator cold-start — A refrigerator compressor can briefly pull several times its running wattage on cold start. The Delta 2’s 1800 W inverter can trip 022 even though average load is fine. Enabling X-Boost in the app extends surge tolerance; for larger fridges, step up a model.
• Solar fault with two panels in parallel — Often not a unit fault. The total short-circuit current can exceed the input rating. Rewire to series.

For broader DELTA 2 charging issues that aren’t strictly error-coded, our piece on solar panel compatibility covers the Voc/Isc math that prevents most E15 and E30 surprises.

Preventive maintenance to reduce error frequency

The codes we see most often are preventable with three habits:

1. Clean the intake fans regularly. Compressed air from outside in. Takes seconds. Prevents most dust-driven fan faults.
2. Recalibrate SOC every 6 months. Full discharge to the low-SOC cutoff, then full charge to 100% with the AC charger. Helps prevent stale BMS state and false cell-imbalance flags.
3. Update firmware periodically. EcoFlow ships BMS and inverter firmware fixes in most releases. Check the app for updates.

Storage matters too. EcoFlow recommends storing at 60-80% SOC at 15-25°C ambient. Long-term storage at 100% SOC accelerates calendar aging on NMC chemistry (DELTA, DELTA Max, original DELTA Pro). LiFePO4 units (DELTA 2, RIVER 2, DELTA Pro 3) are more tolerant but still benefit from mid-range storage. If you’re putting a unit away for 6+ months, discharge it to ~50% first.

What if your code isn’t in this guide?

EcoFlow ships firmware updates that occasionally introduce new codes. If yours isn’t here:

1. Check the EcoFlow app’s diagnostic page. Settings → Service → Diagnostic. The app often shows the full text description even when the display shows only digits.
2. Read the first digit. Categories are consistent across firmware: 0/E0 = temp, 1/E1 = current, 2/E2 = battery, 3/E3-E4 = inverter, 5/E5 = comms.
3. Try the universal hard reset. It clears the majority of transient codes.
4. If the code persists after one hard reset and 24 hours of normal use, contact EcoFlow support with the code, serial number, and firmware version. Don’t keep cycling the unit hoping it clears — you may make the underlying fault worse.