P0460 — Fuel level sensor circuit malfunction

Code P0460 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Fuel level sensor circuit malfunction.

In our record, P0460 is reported most often on Ford, Hyundai and GMC vehicles , against fuel system and powertrain failure patterns , across 2007–2015 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0460 across 6 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 P0460 6 patterns

2015 Ford Focus

fuel system — Canister Purge Valve Failure

2013 Ford Focus

powertrain — Transmission control module (TCM) and fuel system faults with check engine light

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

fuel system — Faulty fuel sender/sensor (gauge)

2007 GMC Envoy

fuel system — Fuel gauge inaccuracy and erratic behavior

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

electrical — Fuel Level Sensor / Gauge Malfunction

2007 Nissan Xterra

engine — Fuel gauge sensor malfunction

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 →