Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S5 — Error codes & fixes

Troubleshooting guide for the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S5. Diagnose an error code and find the fix.

Error 11

error-11

Wheel error — the robot may be stuck. One of the wheels is blocked, preventing the robot from navigating.

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1 fix available

Error 12

error-12

Robot cannot start or the wheel is stuck. The main brush or wheels may be jammed.

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2 fixes available

Bumper / cliff sensor error

error-1

The robot reports a sensor fault and stops or moves erratically. The bumper or cliff sensors may be blocked by dirt or damaged.

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2 fixes available

Side brush error

error-7

The side brush is not spinning. It may be jammed or the screw may have loosened.

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2 fixes available

Battery cannot charge

error-14

The robot does not charge on the dock. Charging contacts or the battery may be faulty.

Source: ProductDB robot-vacuum seed Confidence: 85% Verified Aug 8, 2026
2 fixes available

Main brush error

error-4

The robot stops or reports the main brush is stuck. Hair or debris is likely wrapped around the roller.

Source: Goods Scene — Roborock error codes list Confidence: 90% Verified Aug 9, 2026
4 fixes available

Error 3 — wheel stuck

error-3

A wheel is tangled in an obstacle or lifted off the ground, stopping navigation.

Source: Goods Scene — Roborock error codes list Confidence: 90% Verified Aug 9, 2026
2 fixes available

Error 5

error-5

Left wheel is stuck. The robot cannot move forward. The left wheel may be blocked by debris or a fault in the drop sensor.

Source: Goods Scene — Roborock error codes list Confidence: 90% Verified Aug 9, 2026
2 fixes available

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