Error 17
Roborock Navigation Localization Loss

Roborock robot vacuum reports “Error 17” / “Localization failure” and cannot continue cleaning or return to dock.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Robot moved manually during cleaning, Map data corrupted, LDS or optical sensors obstructed, Very complex or changed environment layout

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Stop the cleaning task in the app before moving the robot.

Step-by-step:

  • Return robot to dock: Manually place the robot on the dock and let it fully charge.
  • Clean navigation sensors: Wipe the LDS turret window and any front-facing cameras or optical sensors (on models like S6 MaxV, S7 MaxV, S8 Pro) with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Remap if needed: In the app, delete the existing map and start a full cleaning run to create a new map if localization errors are frequent.

If localization errors persist even after remapping and cleaning sensors: There may be a fault in the LDS or camera module, requiring further diagnosis and possible replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Navigation Sensor System
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