TOYOTA OBD2 Codes List

TOYOTA OBD2 Codes List

toyota obd2 codes list

Here’s a comprehensive overview of Toyota OBD‑II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), including both generic and Toyota-specific codes, complete with common examples and what they mean:


📘 OBD‑II Code Format

  • Structure: 5 characters (e.g., P0302)
    • First letter: System area (P=Powertrain, C=Chassis, B=Body, U=Network)
    • Second digit: 0 = generic, 1 = manufacturer-specific, 2 = either generic or manufacturer-specific
    • Last three digits: Identify specific fault condition (fr.scribd.com, klavkarr.com)

✅ Generic Powertrain Codes (P0xxx, P2xxx)

These apply across all manufacturers:

  • P0100–P0199: Fuel/air metering & emissions control (e.g. P0101 Mass Air Flow performance) (en.wikipedia.org, kbb.com)
  • P0200–P0299: Fuel injector circuits
  • P0300–P0399: Misfire (e.g. P0300 random, P0302 cylinder 2) (studocu.com, share.qclt.com)
  • P0400–P0499: EGR & emission controls
  • P0500–P0599: Vehicle & idle speed control (e.g. P0500 VSS malfunction)
  • P0600–P0699: Computer output & internal errors
  • P0700–P0799: Transmission control faults

Common examples:

  • P0128: Coolant below thermostat operating temp (kbb.com, repairpal.com)
  • P0171/P0174: Fuel trim too lean – bank 1 & 2 (obdeleven.com)
  • P0420/P0430: Catalyst efficiency below threshold (obdeleven.com)
  • P0440/P0442/P0455: Evap system leak codes

🏷 Toyota-Specific Codes (P1xxx, P2xxx hybrids)

These are unique to Toyota and cover advanced systems:

  • P1100: BARO sensor circuit
  • P1120–P1129: Throttle/accelerator/ETCS issues
  • P1130–P1135 & P1150–P1155: O₂ or Air/Fuel sensor circuits (obdeleven.com, carvitas.com, studocu.com)
  • P1200: Fuel pump relay circuit
  • P1300–P1310 & P1335: Igniter or crank position errors
  • P1349: VVT system fault
  • P1400–P1411: EGR system sensor errors (carvitas.com)
  • P1500–P1520: Throttle/starter/boost control circuits
  • Hybrid-specific codes: Like P3000 (hybrid battery issue) (obdeleven.com)

🧰 Why It Matters

  • Generic codes (P0xxx, P2xxx) are universal—any scan tool will read and translate them.
  • Toyota-specific codes (P1xxx) can only be read with Toyota-capable scan tools (e.g., Techstream) and often have more detailed fault info.
  • Misinterpreted codes like codes above 3500 (e.g. P3000) may indicate hybrid or other specialized system issues.

🔍 Handy Code Summary

Code RangeMeaningExample Codes
P0100–P0199Fuel/Air Metering & EmissionsP0101, P0128
P0200–P0299Injector Circuit & EngineP0201 (cyl 1 injector)
P0300–P0399MisfiresP0300, P0302
P0400–P0499EGR & EmissionsP0440
P0500–P0599Idle/Speed controlsP0500
P0600–P0799Computer/Transmission faultsP0700
P1xxx (Toyota OEM)Throttle, sensors, hybrid systemsP1135 O₂ heater, P3000 HV battery

📘 Additional Resources & Full Lists


✅ Bottom Line

  • Start with generic codes—fix common powertrain issues first.
  • Upgrade to a Toyota®-aware scan tool to decode advanced P1xxx and hybrid codes.
  • Use OEM-level diagnostics for deep dives into throttle, VVT, EVAP, hybrid battery, or engine control systems.


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