P2196 — OBD-II trouble code

A manufacturer-specific 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 P2196 across 8 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 P2196 8 patterns

2019 Kia Sportage

engine — Excessive Oil Consumption

2018 Ford Fusion

powertrain — Coolant Intrusion into Engine Block (1.5L & 2.0L EcoBoost)

2017 Ford Focus

fuel system — Canister Purge Valve Failure / Stuck Open

2015 Ford Fusion

engine — Fuel system pressure and vacuum issues

2014 Volkswagen Passat

powertrain — Glow Plug Circuit and Combustion Sensor Failures

2013 Ford Focus

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

2013 Ford Edge

cruise control — Throttle Body Failure—Loss of Power/Limp-Home Mode

2011 Ford Escape

engine — Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) Failure - Power Loss and Stalling

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 →