OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P213E Fuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown
A safety-critical fuel-injection fault has been detected and the PCM has shut down the engine to prevent damage. Examples are common-rail pressure runaway, multiple stuck-open injectors, or HPFP failure.
Is it safe to drive with P213E?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCommon-rail pressure runaway
- PossibleInjector stuck open
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Fuel Injection System, Common Rail, High Pressure Fuel Pump
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.