P244B on Audi
Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High (Bank 1)
P244B on Audi vehicles indicates diesel particulate filter differential pressure too high (bank 1). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Audi model — most commonly on Q2. This code applies to diesel vehicles and means the engine computer detected that the pressure difference across the diesel particulate filter (DPF) is higher than allowed, indicating the filter is heavily restricted. The DPF traps soot from the exhaust and is periodically cleaned through regeneration. Excessively high differential pressure means too much soot or ash is clogging the filter. This can reduce power, trigger limp mode, and risk damaging the DPF or turbo if ignored, so it should be addressed promptly. Typical repair costs on Audi range from $200 to $2,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P244B
- •Clogged DPF from soot or ash accumulation
- •Failed or incomplete regeneration cycles
- •Faulty DPF differential pressure sensor
- •Frequent short-trip driving preventing regen
- •Faulty EGR causing excess soot
- •Blocked or kinked pressure sensor hoses
- •Faulty exhaust temperature sensor affecting regen
P244B on Audi by Model
Audi Q2(1 issue)
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging on TDI engines used for short trips2016-2020
Q2 TDI diesels (1.6 TDI / 2.0 TDI) suffer from DPF clogging when the car is mostly used for short, low-speed urban journeys. The soot filter never reaches the exhaust temperature needed to complete a passive/active regeneration, so soot accumulates, the DPF warning light comes on, and the car may enter a forced-regen cycle or limp mode. Repeated interrupted regens (driver slowing/stopping before the cycle finishes) make it worse and can dilute engine oil with diesel.
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What does P244B mean on Audi?▼
P244B stands for "Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High (Bank 1)." This code applies to diesel vehicles and means the engine computer detected that the pressure difference across the diesel particulate filter (DPF) is higher than allowed, indicating the filter is heavily restricted. The DPF traps soot from the exhaust and is periodically cleaned through regeneration. Excessively high differential pressure means too much soot or ash is clogging the filter. This can reduce power, trigger limp mode, and risk damaging the DPF or turbo if ignored, so it should be addressed promptly. On Audi specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P244B on Audi vehicles?▼
Common causes on Audi: Clogged DPF from soot or ash accumulation, Failed or incomplete regeneration cycles, Faulty DPF differential pressure sensor, Frequent short-trip driving preventing regen, Faulty EGR causing excess soot. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P244B on a Audi?▼
Repair costs on Audi range from $200 to $2,000, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Audi models have P244B documented?▼
Au7o has documented P244B on 1 Audi model: Q2.