Why is my PS5 turning off by itself?

Is your PS5 turning off by itself randomly? Or is it turning off by itself while you are playing games? You are in the right place. 

Your PS5 is turning off by itself because it is either Overheating, has a loose power cord, having kernel panics, Insufficient storage or it has a software bug.

This Issue of the PS5 turning off buy itself usually happens when you are playing games, approximately 30 minutes in the game. Then the PS5 turns off as if you just pulled the plug.

Lets go over all the reasons why your PS5 is turning off by itself.

1. Overheating

One of the most common reason why your PS5 is turning off by itself is because it is overheating. If your PS5 is overheating It will automatically turn off to avoid further damage to the internal components. 

The PS5 may show an error code when the temperature starts going beyond the recommended temperature which reads;

'Your PS5 is too hot.

Turn off your PS5 and wait until the temperature goes down'

Sometimes this error may not show. The PS5 will just turn off by itself as if you pulled the plug or you had a power outage.

This usually happens if the temperature rises rapidly above the recommended temperature. The reason is because the PS5 doesn't want to cause damage to the components inside, so It will not display the message but just turn off.

Why is my PS5 Overheating and turning off by itself?

Your PS5 is overheating and turning off by itself because of bad ventilation. You can check out the guide How do I properly ventilate my PS5. 

This guide explains how to properly ventilate your PS5, how to fix overheating issues and how to place your PS5 for proper ventilation so that it doesn't turn off by itself.

2. Loose Power cord

Another common reason why your PS5 is turning off by itself is because of a loose power cord.

A loose power cord will cause your PS5 to turn off by itself because once the PS5 starts using much energy the loose connection will not handle it.

The loose power cord problem is usually accompanied by a spark sound.

The PS5 will usually draw more power if you are playing PS5 games and not PS4 games.

How is my PS5 power cord loose?

Your PS5 power cord can be loose due to many reasons. It can be that you haven't pushed it all the way into your PS5 or that the socket you are plugging the cord itself is loose.

You can also check the pins inside the cord to see if they are not broken or wide.

3. PS5 is having kernel panics

If your PS5 is having kernel panics, it will turn off by itself without any warning. It does this to prevent data loss.

When does a kernel panic happen on PS5

A kernel panic happens when the PS5 system software fails to communicate with the hardware components. This can happen if you are playing your game and any of the PS5s hardware fails to respond to the system software or to the game itself.

The PS5 will then turn off by itself to prevent data loss.

How can I stop kernel panics

Kernel panics are caused by either the hardware or a software bug. There isn't much we can do if it is caused by the hardware but replace the hardware that is causing the panics

However, if it is not hardware related it is best to keep your console updated. This way we can be sure if it is hardware or software related.

4. Insufficient storage

Your PS5 can be turning off by itself due to insufficient storage. You can try freeing up some space on the console or if you have an extended storage you can transfer some PS4 games there and see if the error persists.

Conclusion

The most common reason why the PS5 turns off by itself is because of bad ventilation. I have also noticed that this usually happens with PS5 games and not PS4 games. 

With that said, we can then conclude that the main cause why the PS5 is turning off by itself is it working too much. 

If the PS5 is working too much it will overheat. To avoid this make sure you have proper ventilation.

FAQs

Why is my PS5 getting hot?

Your PS5 is getting hot because of bad ventilation or clogged air vents. Check for dust on the vents of the console or refer to How do I properly ventilate my PS5 for a detailed guide.

Why is my PS5 not turning on?

The PS5 not turning on usually indicates a hardware fault. You can start by checking if the power cord is connected properly and that it has power.

If this still doesn't work you can wait for your PS5 to cool down if it is hot. The PS5 will not turn on if it is too hot.