LG describes LE as a locked or overloaded motor condition; the tub fails to rotate as expected.
What LE means
LG describes LE as a locked or overloaded motor condition; the tub fails to rotate as expected.
What you may notice
- The drum will not turn
- A humming sound may occur
- The code appears during wash or spin
- The load may be unusually heavy
Most likely causes
- 01The washer is overloaded
- 02A foreign object restricts rotation
- 03The motor overheated
- 04The rotor or sensor needs service
- 05Internal wiring has failed
Safe checks, in order
Start with the simplest non-invasive check. Stop as soon as the error clears; repeated resets can hide a condition without correcting it.
Stop the cycle
Remove power and wait for all movement to stop.
Reduce the load
Remove heavy or tangled items.
Check for an obvious obstruction
Inspect only the user-accessible drum area without forcing it.
Let it cool
Allow about 30 minutes before one empty test.
Know where to stop
Do not force the drum, reach beneath the appliance, or repeatedly restart a motor that hums or smells hot.
When to call a technician or support
Request service if LE returns on an empty test or the drum binds, grinds, or will not rotate normally.
When you call, have the exact product or vehicle model, model year where relevant, the complete code or symbol, and when it appeared.
Where this information came from
We use the manufacturer's current published guidance as the starting point, then organize it into a safer, beginner-friendly sequence.
LG USA Support — washer error-code list Source last checked August 16, 2026. Manufacturer instructions and model manuals take priority over this independent summary.