LG LE Error Code: Wash Motor Stops Mid-Cycle

High severity

LE interrupts a cycle in progress and points at the circulation pump itself — the motor that pushes water through the spray arms isn't behaving the way LG's control board expects.

Applies to: Most LG dishwasher models with a digital control panel; LE covers the same wash-motor circuit across the LDF/LDP/LDT-style lineups regardless of tub size or rack configuration.

What it means

LG's wash motor (circulation pump) error means the control system detects that the wash motor isn't performing the way it should, which can mean it's overloaded, jammed, or has a wiring fault.

On LG's own troubleshooting page this is grouped with CE as a motor error, and the guidance is notably short: try a power cycle first, and if LE comes back, book a repair rather than keep restarting cycles, since a stalled motor can trip the same fault repeatedly without ever clearing on its own.

Common causes

Wiring issue at the motor connector (the single most common cause)
The wash pump's impeller physically jammed by an object
The motor rotor locked up
A faulty main control board

What you can check yourself

Turn the dishwasher off, then flip the circuit breaker off for about 10 seconds before turning it back on and restarting
Check the sump area at the bottom of the tub for glass, bones, seeds, or plastic pieces that could be jamming the wash pump impeller
Inspect the visible motor wiring harness connection for damage, corrosion, or a loose plug and reseat it if accessible

Call a professional when

If the reset doesn't clear LE and you don't find an obvious obstruction in the sump, the wash motor or control board likely needs professional diagnosis and replacement. Motor and control-board level repairs sit toward the higher end of industry cost estimates — often $200–$600 installed once a board is involved — so a written quote before authorizing the work is worth the extra day of waiting.

LG PE — a sensor-level fault that can also stall a cycle without an obvious cause
LG AE — the float switch shutting the unit down for a different reason
Dishwasher Stuck or Stopped Mid-Cycle — the same symptom across brands

Sources

LG USA Support – LG Dishwasher Guide to Error Codes

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