OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2413 Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance
The ECU monitors EGR flow indirectly through MAF, MAP or differential-pressure feedback and finds that actual EGR flow does not match the commanded value over a sustained period.
Is it safe to drive with P2413?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyCarbon buildup in EGR passages
- Most likelySticking EGR valve
- PossibleEGR differential pressure sensor fault
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Egr Valve, Egr Cooler, Egr Diff Pressure Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.