SPN 3216
CAUTION
SCR intake NOx sensor
The truck's control module (ECU) reports a fault on: SCR intake NOx sensor.
SPN 3216 means a truck control module (ECU) flagged a fault on SCR intake NOx sensor, part of the SCR / DEF system on heavy-duty diesel trucks. DERATE rates it CAUTION: drive to a shop today, because the engine may cut power. Part usually replaced: NOx sensor (inlet / engine-out), $280–$800 (aftermarket to dealer) plus 0.5–1.5 h labor.
SCR / DEF
Can I keep driving?
Drive to a shop today. The engine may cut power (derate) if the fault stays active.
Most likely causes
Contaminated NOx sensor
Sensor heater circuit
Recommended tests
1. Compare inlet vs outlet NOx at steady rpm
Part usually replaced
NOx sensor (inlet / engine-out)
$280–$800 (aftermarket to dealer)
Labor: 0.5–1.5 h
USD, part only. Labor is billed at the shop's hourly rate.
Data: DERATE verified base, updated October 2026
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