Repair Lane

Front Camera Calibration

Precision re-aiming of the forward-facing camera that runs lane assist, collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.

Difficulty: moderate~12.5 hrs1–3 hours
Estimated total
$115–440
Parts$0
Labor$115–440
Labor time12.5 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

The camera behind your windshield has to know exactly where the road is for lane keeping and emergency braking to work. We set the vehicle up level with manufacturer targets, run the factory calibration routine (in the shop, on the road, or both, depending on your model), and verify the camera-based systems respond correctly.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • 'Camera calibration required' or lane-assist warning on
  • Lane keeping nudges the wheel at the wrong times
  • Collision warnings triggering with nothing ahead
  • Camera features disabled after a repair, alignment, or suspension work
  • Diagnostic found the camera out of aim
If you delay

An uncalibrated camera can brake or steer based on a wrong picture of the road, so the safety features you rely on may act late or incorrectly.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.