Can bad wheel alignment affect ESP?

Inaccurate four-wheel alignment does affect the normal operation of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), as alignment deviations cause abnormal vehicle driving posture, thereby interfering with the ESP system's assessment of the vehicle's dynamic state. In such cases, the ESP system may misinterpret this as a risk of vehicle loss of control, triggering the warning light or even erroneously intervening by adjusting power output or applying individual wheel braking. Moreover, prolonged misalignment accelerates uneven tyre wear, which indirectly compromises the accuracy of wheel speed sensor signals-a critical parameter for ESP's stability calculations. Vehicle owners are advised to have alignment checked every 10,000 kilometres or after tyre replacement. If the ESP warning light remains illuminated accompanied by steering pull, priority should be given to verifying whether alignment parameters fall within manufacturer specifications; typical adjustment costs range between 80 to 150 Malaysian Ringgit. Notably, certain vehicle models feature ESP systems that are particularly sensitive to alignment deviations, where even minor parameter discrepancies may trigger false warnings-such cases require calibration using specialized equipment.