P000A — OBD-II trouble code

A generic powertrain OBD-II trouble code. Below are the vehicles and failure patterns where owners report it, drawn from NHTSA complaints.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P000A across 7 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P000A 7 patterns

2022 Kia Soul

engine — Excessive oil consumption with piston ring failure

2021 Kia Telluride

powertrain — Excessive oil consumption / internal oil leak

2019 Hyundai Tucson

engine — Excessive oil consumption (internal burning)

2018 Jeep Wrangler

engine — Camshaft and lifter failure with metal debris

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI

engine — Low Oil Pressure / Complete Engine Failure

2013 Subaru Impreza

powertrain — CVT Transmission Valve Body / Control System Failure

2012 Volkswagen CC

powertrain — Timing chain and head gasket failure

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →