OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0461 Fuel Level Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Fuel-level sensor A reads in range but plausibility check fails — value sticks, jumps, or does not match consumption.
Is it safe to drive with P0461?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyFloat arm sticks
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Fuel Level Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.