What are the common causes of P0219?

Unintended engine revving caused by a stuck throttle. Faulty vehicle speed or engine speed sensor readings. Transmission slippage or torque converter issue. PCM detecting an implausible high RPM event.

Scan the PCM for related codes and freeze frame data to see when it occurred. Inspect throttle operation and cruise control system for sticking. Verify crankshaft and vehicle speed sensor readings on an OBD-II scanner. Check for transmission or torque converter slipping issues. Clear the code after repairs and road test to confirm it stays cleared.

P0219

Engine Overspeed Condition

System: Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0219 means Engine Overspeed Condition.

Check these first

Unintended engine revving caused by a stuck throttle
Faulty vehicle speed or engine speed sensor readings
Transmission slippage or torque converter issue
PCM detecting an implausible high RPM event

What to do next

Scan the PCM for related codes and freeze frame data to see when it occurred
Inspect throttle operation and cruise control system for sticking
Verify crankshaft and vehicle speed sensor readings on an OBD-II scanner
Check for transmission or torque converter slipping issues
Clear the code after repairs and road test to confirm it stays cleared

Look up another code

Code or symptom

Enter a full code or a symptom. Press / to search. How to read a code

Type a code above, or start from a symptom or a common code.

Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.