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P2600 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2016, 2015, 2018

What P2600 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

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

"I have a 2015 hyundai sonata with 24k miles. the check engine light came on and was flashing as i pulled into a parking lot for my daughter to pickup her car. the garage owner said to pull in my car. the diagnostic read out was p2600 obs-ll."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE β€’ Filed 01/17/2019

"While driving on a highway, the car unexpectedly lost engine power; the car engine did not respond whenever i quickly stepped on the gas pedal; thereby making any quick defensive maneuver impossible. it's as if the car engine was starved for air and became unresponsive for quick acceleration."

β€” 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ POWER TRAIN,ENGINE β€’ Filed 12/29/2015

"While driving (speed doesn’t matter, highway or city streets) the check hybrid system turn off engine message/code comes on. When u turn off the car and wait for a period of time the it’s not there anymore but the check engine light stays on and the car drive normal until the code comes back up."

β€” 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE β€’ Filed 04/15/2024

"- HEV Overheat warning light came on - Engine overheat light came on - Message instructing to pull the car over immediately came on - OBD II codes P261F and P2600 were observed when the vehicle was scanned - There is a plethora of similar incidents listed for the Make/Model throughout online forums"

β€” 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 05/07/2023

"The engine fails before 100,000 miles. Got an error code of P1326 (Wiring inspection/installation and engine replacement and error code P2600. The car suddenly dropped in MPH. Car is sluggish to accelerate and very difficult to go up hill. Little to no power on acceleration."

β€” 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 08/13/2021

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

Common Causes of P2600 on HYUNDAI SONATA

42.9%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
2
2016
4
2018
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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P2600 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