OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P213F Fuel Pump System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown

A safety-critical fuel-pump fault has been detected and the engine has been shut down. Typical for HPFP runaway or low-pressure pump that loses control authority.

Is it safe to drive with P213F?

The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.

Common causes

  • Most likelyHPFP runaway

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Hard start, no start, or stalling under load
  • Power loss especially at high load or rpm
  • Possible long cranking time

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
High Pressure Fuel Pump, Low Pressure Fuel Pump

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.