P0088
7 owner reports and 144 manufacturer filings across 61 model years from Chevrolet, GMC, Genesis, Honda and others.
Where P0088 shows up
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints| Model year | Filed under | Bulletins | Owner reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Express | Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | — |
| 2019 Genesis G70 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | — |
| 2016 GMC Savana | Engine | 4 | — |
| 2016 GMC Sierra | Engine | 4 | — |
| 2022 Genesis G70 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Genesis G70 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Power Train | 4 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Cruze | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2017 GMC Savana | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | — |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD | Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | — |
| 2018 GMC Terrain | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | — |
| 2023 Genesis G70 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2021 Genesis G70 | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kia Cadenza | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kia Cadenza | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kia Cadenza | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2017 Kia Cadenza | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kia Sedona | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kia Sedona | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kia Sedona | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kia Sorento | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kia Sorento | Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Colorado | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Colorado | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | — |
| 2018 GMC Canyon | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | — |
| 2017 GMC Canyon | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Elantra | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Kona | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Veloster | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Veloster | Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — |
| 2024 Jeep Compass | Power Train | 2 | — |
| 2023 Jeep Compass | Power Train | 2 | — |
| 2023 Jeep Renegade | Electrical System | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kia Stinger | Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Volkswagen CC | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volkswagen CC | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volkswagen Passat | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | Equipment | 2 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Express | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | — |
| 2018 GMC Savana | Engine | 1 | — |
| 2017 Honda Ridgeline | Fuel/Propulsion System | — | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe | Fuel/Propulsion System | — | 1 |
| 2022 Jeep Compass | Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — |
| 2022 Jeep Renegade | Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kia Stinger | Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kia Stinger | Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — |
Showing the 60 model years where P0088 appears most; it is on file for 61 in total.
A model year appears here because the code is named in its record, not because every one of these vehicles sets it. Counts are mentions in the federal files, not failure rates — nobody publishes the denominator.
What it gets filed under
What owners said
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners’ own words, one per nameplate, scrubbed of anything identifying. These are unverified reports filed with NHTSA — they are what was said, not a finding that it was true.
My vehicle is exhibiting a loss of drive power, particularly uphill, with a diagnostic code of P0088 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too High)
My vehicle is covered under Safety Recall 023G involving an ECU update, inspection for DTC P0088, and high-pressure fuel pump replacement if inspection criteria are met
Strange thing was on the dealer invoice they noted that code they retrieved was P0088 Fuel/Rail System Pressure Too High
Manufacturer filings that name it
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsService bulletins and campaigns whose filed summary names P0088. Quoting the document number at a service desk is often the fastest route to a diagnosis someone has already written down.
- SC281Y_TSB2025-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P0088 (SC281Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC281 titled “High-Pressure Fuel Pump Inspection /Replacement and ECM Software Upgrade.�
- WTY034_TSB_R22025-03-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT (WTY034) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY034) to diagnose the ‘Malfunction Indicator Lamp’ (MIL)
- 25-FL-002G OL2025-03-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- Certain 2019 – 2023 model year Genesis G70 vehicles may have a Fuel Control Valve (FCV) in the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) assemblies that could allow excess fuel to enter the fuel pump. This condition may result in a reduction or loss of motive power at low speeds. The vehicle will also have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0088. The warranty coverage for the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) has b
- 25-FL-002H OL2025-03-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- Certain 2019 - 2022 model year Veloster N, 2022 - 2023 model year Elantra N, and 2022 - 2023 model year Kona N vehicles may have a Fuel Control Valve (FCV) in the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) assemblies that could allow excess fuel to enter the fuel pump. This condition may result in a reduction or loss of motive power at low speeds. The vehicle will also have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0088
- 25-FL-002G DN2025-02-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- Certain 2019-2023MY G70 (IK) vehicles are equipped with high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) assemblies that have fuel control valves (FCV) that could allow excess fuel to enter the fuel pump due to gradual wear of the FCV plunger. An air/fuel mixture that runs too “rich� may result in a reduction or loss of motive power at low speeds. The vehicle will also have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0088.
- 25-FL-002G TSB2025-02-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System
- Certain 2019-2023MY G70 (IK) vehicles are equipped with high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) assemblies that have fuel control valves (FCV) that could allow excess fuel to enter the fuel pump due to gradual wear of the FCV plunger. An air/fuel mixture that runs too “rich� may result in a reduction or loss of motive power at low speeds. The vehicle will also have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0088.
What P0088 means
Source: SAE J2012 / OBD-IIFuel rail pressure is above what the system commanded.
A stored code names the test that failed, never the part that caused it. It is the starting point of a diagnosis, not its conclusion — the same code has several possible causes and the cheap one is not always right.
Common questions about P0088
Source: NHTSA files and the OBD-II standardCan I keep driving with P0088 stored?
Nobody can answer that from the code alone, and a site that does is guessing. A steady light generally means the fault was logged and the vehicle is in a reduced-risk mode; a flashing light means stop soon, because a misfiring engine can destroy a catalytic converter in minutes. The safe read of this page is the mileage and the components, not permission.
Does a code mean the car is recalled?
No. Recalls are filed by campaign and matched by VIN, and none of them are triggered by a scan tool. If you want to know whether an open recall applies to one specific vehicle, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — that is the only source that settles it.
Why do the counts here differ from other sites?
Because these are not estimates. Every number on this page is a count of documents in NHTSA's own files: manufacturer communications that name the code in their filed summary, and owner complaints that name it in the narrative. We do not model, weight or extrapolate them.
Will clearing the code fix it?
Clearing turns the light off and erases the freeze-frame data a technician would have used to work out what happened. If the condition is still there the code returns, usually within a few drive cycles, and the diagnosis now starts from less information than before.