Missed or wrong manual downshift; Wheelspin on loose or slippery surfaces; Transmission slipping; Speed or RPM sensor signal fault.

P0219: Engine Overspeed Condition

Q: What does P0219 mean?

P0219: Engine Overspeed Condition. The engine computer has recorded that engine speed exceeded its maximum allowed RPM.

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0219?

Severity: Moderate. Drivable with care. Diagnose soon: performance, economy or other components can be affected.

P0219 means Engine Overspeed Condition. The engine computer has recorded that engine speed exceeded its maximum allowed RPM.

CodeP0219

SystemEngine

SeverityModerate

TypeGeneric powertrain

Can I keep driving? Drivable with care. Diagnose soon: performance, economy or other components can be affected.

Common symptoms

Check engine light on (sometimes without other symptoms)

Possible causes

Missed or wrong manual downshift
Wheelspin on loose or slippery surfaces
Transmission slipping
Speed or RPM sensor signal fault

How to diagnose P0219

Ask the driver about recent missed shifts or wheelspin.
Check for transmission and speed sensor codes.
If the code returns without a cause, check the crankshaft position sensor signal.

What the code means, digit by digit

PPowertrain0Generic (SAE) code2Sub-system19Specific fault

Generic codes have the same definition on every OBD-II vehicle (petrol cars from model year 1996 in the US, 2001 in the EU; diesels later). Manufacturers can add their own enhanced codes; those are not listed here.

General guidance only. Fault codes describe what the engine computer saw, not which part failed: confirm with testing before replacing parts, and follow the vehicle's service information.