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P0002 Powertrain · generic OBD-II
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0002 is a standard code covering engine, transmission, fuel and emissions. It names the system that logged the fault, not the part that failed. Below: which cars owners reported it on, what happened, and recalls on those cars, from 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Updated November 9, 2026.
Owners also write it as P000277 (the last two characters are the sub-code).
- 10owner reports
- 3car models
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention a fire
- 2012–2015model years
Which cars get code P0002?
Every model whose owners mentioned P0002 in a complaint, most reports first. Each year opens that car's full problem report. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Where does P0002 show up?
By brand
- Mercedes-Benz9
- Chevrolet1
Component the owner filed it under
Is there a recall for P0002?
As of November 9, 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P0002 names this code or its most-reported component. Recalls can be issued at any time: check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What happened when owners saw P0002?
9 of the 10 reports, spread across the models above, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
While trying to pass big rig on freeway my car went into lymph mode and stalled causing the car behind me to brake and almost caused an accident. My engine light came on & after getting it checked out I retrieve the following code P0002. After doing some research it appears this is an ongoing issue with this year and model of car.
While passing a vehicle on a two lane road, my vehicle lost power and went into limp mode nearly causing a head on accident. The check engine light came on and i immediately went to O'Reilly's Auto parts store and had their OBD scanner read the code. AP0002 code was read. I immediately returned home and the check engine light automatically cleared. I scanned the OBD again and found code P0002 and a second code P000277 that was listed as stored and current Both codes refer to an issue with the high pressure fuel pump. I just recently purchased this vehicle with 35170 miles. I had the OBD scanned prior to purchase, there were no codes at that time so we purchased the vehicle. We've since put…
THIS CAR IS STALLING AND SURGING. YOU GO TO LEAVE THE STOPPED POSITION IT HESITATE OR STALLS. DIES LIKE IT'S STARVED OF FUEL. RPM RAISES UP WITH DOING ANYTHING LIKE A LOSS OF POWER. CODES P0010 P0011 P0002
P0002 FUEL VOLUME REGULATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE MERCEDES C250, IF I'M EXPERIENCING A LACK OF POWER WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AND I'M GETTING A P0002 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THERE'S A HIGH PROBABILITY THAT I WILL NEED A NEW HPFP HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP.
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious high‑pressure fuel system failure on my 2015 Mercedes‑Benz SLK 250 equipped with the M274 2.0L turbocharged engine, which resulted in a sudden and dangerous loss of propulsion. While accelerating to pass another vehicle at roadway speed, the engine abruptly lost power, stalled, and the vehicle immediately entered limp mode, leaving me exposed to active traffic with no warning and unable to complete the maneuver safely. The incident triggered diagnostic fault code P000277, consistent with a fuel pressure or fuel control system malfunction. This failure created an immediate safety hazard, as loss of engine power during acceleration…
MY VEHICLE LOSSES POWER AND CAR MOVED INTO (LIMP MODE) DURING THE ACCELERATION PROCESS FOR PASSING, MERGING ONTO FREEWAY, COMING OUT OF A CORNER AND ACCELERATING. UPON DEALER DIAGNOSIS P0002 COMES UP AS HPFP AS THE CAUSE, AND I WAS NOTIFIED AS THIS BEING A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 1.8L MOTOR IN MY VEHICLE. ALONG WITH TIMING CHAIN, AND TENSIONER. I WAS TOLD THESE ISSUES WHILE DRIVING ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO CAUSES ACCIDENTS.
WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ON HIGHWAY CAR SUDDENLY GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND LOSSES POWER THIS IS DANGEROUS AT 70 PLUS MILES PER HOUR, ECM CODE READS P0002 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL REGULATOR FAILURE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL STAY ON UNTIL CAR HAS BEEN SHUT OFF FOR LONGER THAN TEN MINUTES OR IF YOU HAVE A SCANNER YOU CAN ERASE CODE AND DRIVE THE CAR NORMAL, NO PASSING. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP LIGHT CAR HAS BUCKLE WITH IMMEDIATE POWER LOSS AND WILL ONLY CREAK UP IN LIMP MODE JUST ENOUGH TO GET YOU HOME. I AM A WELL SEASON MECHANIC WITH OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND THIS IS ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED BY THIS WHICH IS A KNOWN ISSUE GOING…
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE P0002. ACCELERATING IN ANY FORM FROM THE STREET OR ESPECIALLY THE HIGHWAY MERGING ON, THERE IS A SUPERIOR LOSS OF POWER/ACCELERATION. VERY DANGEROUS AS YOU ARE A HAZARD COMING INTO THE HIGHWAY AND DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE ACCELERATION WHEN ON RAMPS ARE A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. I BELIEVE IT'S THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AS COUNTLESS OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLE.
I HAVE A HUM DEVICE ON MY VEHICLE AND IT SHOWS THAT I HAVE A CODE P0002 FUEL VOLUME REGULATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT RANGE PERFORMANCE. MY MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS 250 HAS ONLY 44614 MILES, WHEN I BOUGHT IT HAD 36.+ MILES, IF IT WASN'T FOR THE DIVORCE THAT I HAVE ON THE VEHICLE I PROBABLY WON'T KNOW UNTIL THE CAR BRAKE DOWN. WHEN I'M DRIVING THE CAR SEEMS TO LOOSE POWER THEN IT ACCELERATES LIKE IT HIT TURBO POWER. MY MECHANIC ADVISE ME TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU AND SEE IF YOU CAN ADVISE ME ON WHAT TO DO WITH IT, BECAUSE IT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. THANK AN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS [XXX], MY PHONE NUMBER IS [XXX]. AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE…
P0002: questions drivers ask
What does code P0002 mean?
P0002 is a generic OBD-II powertrain code. Its standard definition is "Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance". The code tells you which system set the fault, not which part failed; the owner reports on this page show what it meant in practice for 3 car models.
Which cars get code P0002 most often?
In NHTSA owner complaints, P0002 is mentioned most for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (7), Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (2), Chevrolet Malibu (1), across 3 models and model years 2012 to 2015. Popular models collect more reports because more of them are on the road.
Is there a recall for code P0002?
As of November 2026, no NHTSA recall on the cars reporting P0002 names this code or its most-reported component. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if my car shows P0002?
Write down when the code appeared and what the car did (warning lights, loss of power, noises, speed, weather). Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer or independent workshop to read the stored freeze-frame data before anyone clears the code, and keep the repair order. If the car loses power in traffic, stop driving it. CarHooq does not diagnose: these are owner reports and official recall notices, not repair advice.
How this page was made
CarHooq read the text of every owner complaint filed with NHTSA for 19 US and European brands (model years 2012 onwards) and picked out the diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote down. This page lists every mention of P0002 (including sub-code forms such as P000277). The definition is the generic SAE J2012 wording; a carmaker may use the code slightly differently. Nothing here is a diagnosis. More answers: the fault code FAQ. Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain), retrieved November 9, 2026. How CarHooq reports are made.
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