P20F5 — Reductant consumption — consumption too high

P20F5 concerns reductant consumption. The monitor reports consumption above the expected limit for its operating conditions. The reported quantity is consumption, which differs from reductant pressure or a low tank-level signal. The definition gives no universal consumption rate.

Affected system: Reductant dosing and SCR aftertreatment

Symptoms

• Warning light may illuminate
• Related system function may be impaired
• Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

• Implausible sensor or switch signal, poor ground, connector corrosion, or wiring damage
• Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
• Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

• Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
• Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
• Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
• Retest under the conditions that set the code
• Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
• Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P20F5-00, P20F500 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).