OBDeleven – OBD2 car scanner

OBDeleven

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About this app

OBDeleven is a powerful OBD2 scanner that turns your smartphone into a complete car diagnostics and customization tool. Read and clear fault codes, monitor live data, and unlock hidden features in your car – no technical skills required.

Trusted by over 6 million drivers and officially licensed by Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Toyota Group, Ford (US models), and Mercedes-Benz, OBDeleven helps you save time and money on car diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs.

The OBDeleven app works with OBDeleven 3 and ELM327 devices. ELM327 supports basic OBD2 diagnostics, while OBDeleven 3 unlocks advanced diagnostics, coding, and customization features.

OBDELEVEN FEATURES

For all car brands (with CAN-bus protocol, mainly from 2008):
• OBD2 diagnostics: Read and clear engine and transmission fault codes
• Live data: Monitor real-time data like engine speed, temperature, and load
• Vehicle information: Access VIN data, mileage, and key car details

For Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT, Cupra); BMW Group (BMW, MINI); Toyota Group (Toyota, Lexus); Ford (US models), Mercedes-Benz:

• Advanced diagnostics: Scan all control units and detect issues across your vehicle
• Live data: Track detailed real-time data from multiple systems
• One-Click Apps: Customize your Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT, Cupra, BMW, MINI, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz with pre-made coding options
• Manual coding & adaptations (PRO): Perform coding, long coding, adaptations, and advanced configuration for Volkswagen Group vehicles
• Vehicle access: View detailed vehicle information, history, and specifications
• Maintenance & driving features:
○ Car health report
○ Trip tracker
○ Maintenance reminders
○ Emissions readiness check
○ Mileage checks and more

GETTING STARTED
1. Plug the OBDeleven device into your car’s OBD2 port
2. Create an account in the OBDeleven app
3. Connect and start diagnosing

SUPPORTED VEHICLES
Works with most cars using CAN-bus protocol (mainly from 2008 onwards). Full list: https://obdeleven.com/supported-vehicles

COMPATIBILITY
• OBDeleven 3 device (full functionality)
• ELM327 device (basic diagnostics only)
• Android 8.0+

LEARN MORE
• https://obdeleven.com
• https://support.obdeleven.com
• https://forum.obdeleven.com

Ratings and reviews

What a waste of money! First you have to buy the device at great expense and then you still have to buy credits or get the yearly subscription in order to do anything. Only the fault scanning feature is available without an additional purchase.

I am extremely disappointed in this device which has so much potential. After seeing many reviews, I decided the OBDeleven seemed the best device for coding my Audi, even with the CAD158 price tag. However, I now see there was a policy change in 2025 and every feature has been locked out, except fault reporting. Remaining features show an upsell popup. I need to spend over CAD100 just to use the features that were free a year ago. I now realize I should have bought the VCDS adaptor instead.

This does work, and the app looks slick, but it's very slow and flaky in use. It usually takes multiple tries and a long wait to connect, recognise the vehicle (this didn't work at all recently, you had to enter the VIN manually and it didn't remember it for next time), and to perform the scan. 20 mins to do a 2 min job. Given that anything other than clearing errors seems to be paid I wish I'd gone for something simpler, cheaper, and more reliable.

What’s new

• Upgraded Mileage check widget – see your car’s current mileage and odometer match status at a glance.
• New Hybrid battery check widget – view your Toyota hybrid battery status instantly.
• Improved Maintenance reminders – add custom notes and create your own reminders instead of using only suggested ones.