Tank venting and fuel vapours

P0441 Tank purge not working properly

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0441 means: Tank purge not working properly. The purge valve lets fuel vapours into the engine to be burned. OK to drive, but have it checked soon. The repair usually costs about €40–200 in Estonia. The most common cause: purge valve has failed or is stuck.

Is it safe to drive?OK to driveOK to drive, but have it checked soon.

Typical repair cost€40–200parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The purge valve lets fuel vapours into the engine to be burned. The engine computer can't control the valve properly. Fuel vapours aren't going into the engine the way they should. Often the purge valve is stuck closed or open.

What could be wrong

1Purge valve has failed or is stuck
2Valve connector or wire
3Hose is disconnected

What you can check yourself

Check the valve connector and hoses. If the valve sticks open, the car may start poorly after refuelling. You can do the simpler checks yourself.

How we fix it

We check the valve with a diagnostic tool
We repair the wire or hose
We replace the valve

Standard SAE description: EVAP System Incorrect Purge Flow

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0441 mean?

Tank purge not working properly. The purge valve lets fuel vapours into the engine to be burned. The engine computer can't control the valve properly. Fuel vapours aren't going into the engine the way they should. Often the purge valve is stuck closed or open.

Can I drive with code P0441?

OK to drive, but have it checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0441?

Roughly €40–200 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0441 fixed?

We check the valve with a diagnostic tool. We repair the wire or hose. We replace the valve.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.