P0455: EVAP System Large Leak Detected

Emissions / EVAPLow severity

What P0455 means

A large leak in the sealed fuel vapour system. The overwhelmingly common cause is the fuel cap.

Common causes

  • Loose, cracked or wrong fuel cap
  • Disconnected EVAP hose
  • Cracked charcoal canister
  • Stuck-open vent valve

How it is usually fixed

  1. 1Tighten the cap and drive several cycles before anything else
  2. 2Replace the cap if the seal is hardened
  3. 3Smoke-test the EVAP system to find the leak

Other common codes

Code information is general guidance, not a diagnosis for a specific vehicle. Confirm with live data and manufacturer test procedures before replacing parts.