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P2096 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2011, 2013

What P2096 Means on Your HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Real HYUNDAI ELANTRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Drove vehicle to dealer, boucher hyundia of waukesha after the check engine light would go on and off with codes p2096 and p0304. codes are related to cylinder 3 and 4 misfires. dealer found engine making a noise from lower end and recommends an engine replacement."

— 2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/22/2019

"My engine light came on and i took it to the local firestone auto center and they told me that the code was a p2096 and it was a service recall with hyundai. the service no. is 13-fl-006. i called hyundai and they told me that my car was not on the list,but firestone told me it was."

— 2011 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/13/2014

"I have owned my car for a little over 3 years now. i started having problems with my fob not unlocking my car. i would had to press the unlock button several times to unlock."

— 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/27/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2096 on HYUNDAI ELANTRA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
2
2013
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P2096 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026