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P0442

Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - small leak detected

P0442 is described as “Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - small leak detected” in the Generic OBD2 reference. Other reference families are shown below; select the scope relevant to your vehicle.

Manufacturer reference family

BMW: P0442

en

Evaporative Emission System Leak Detected (small leak)

Reference namespace
bmw
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: BMW.

10 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

Ford: P0442

en

Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected

Reference namespace
ford
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Ford.

28 profiles assigned this reference family

4 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Manufacturer reference family

Acura / Honda: P0442

en

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected

Reference namespace
honda
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Honda, Acura.

12 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

Dodge / Mitsubishi: P0442

en

Evaporative Emission Control System leak Detected (small leak); EVAP.emission(small leak)

Reference namespace
mitsubishi
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Mitsubishi, Dodge.

31 profiles assigned this reference family

7 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Manufacturer reference family

Infiniti / Nissan: P0442

en

Evaporative Emission Control System leak Detected (small leak)

Reference namespace
nissan
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Nissan, Infiniti.

62 profiles assigned this reference family

38 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Generic OBD2

Generic OBD2: P0442

en

Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - small leak detected

ru

Небольшая утечка в системе контроля за отводом паров топлива

Reference namespace
obd2
Source revision
legacy-2.2.20

Generic OBD2 definition; confirm the protocol and vehicle-specific service information.

Manufacturer reference family

Belgee / Geely / Proton: P0442

en

Evaporative Emission Control System leak Detected (small leak)

Reference namespace
proton
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Belgee, Geely, Proton.

5 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

GAC / Lexus / Toyota: P0442

en

Evaporative Control Small Leak Detected

Reference namespace
toyota
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: GAC, Toyota, Lexus.

24 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

Audi / Jetta / MAN / Seat / Skoda / Volkswagen: P0442

de

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected

en

Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Small Leak Detected

Reference namespace
vag
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, MAN, Jetta.

56 profiles assigned this reference family

32 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

What should I check before using this definition?

Keep the full code, module, status and freeze-frame data. Confirm the vehicle’s make, model, year and current manufacturer service information before choosing a repair. This entry does not identify a failed part by itself.

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Source and applicability

OBD Lens production library legacy-owner-2026-10-09-v81. This is a scoped technical reference, not a scan of your car. A catalog relationship does not certify that every ECU, year or engine returns the same signal or code definition.

Read the reference method

OBD Lens reference library · catalog legacy-owner-2026-10-09-v81. Sources and scope