Dreame robot mower "Wheel error": what it means and the fix

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Works for Dreame A2 and A3 AWD series (A3 AWD 1000, A3 AWD Pro 2500 and 3500).

Short answer

What it means: A drive wheel cannot turn, or its wheel motor has a fault. The app names the wheel: left or right on the A2, and left or right, front or rear on the A3 AWD.

Quick fix: Clean the wheels and try again.

Fix it in 2 steps

Clean the wheels and try again.
Restart the robot.

Fixed when: The mower drives normally again.

Still showing Wheel error?

The error stays after cleaning and a restart. Contact Dreame after-sales service through support.dreametech.com. Dreame has a separate FAQ on whether you can buy and replace wheels yourself. Contact Dreame support. Dreame support →

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Why it happens

Dirty wheels
Wheel motor fault

Other Dreame robot mower errors

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