P0335 on Toyota vehicles
Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Fault — what it means on a Toyota, whether it's safe to drive, and the fixes by model and year.
P0335 on a Toyota means crankshaft position sensor circuit fault. Stop driving and diagnose it before continuing — it can signal an unsafe condition. The most common cause is failed crankshaft position sensor (heat-related failure) (typically $100–$400). Pick your Toyota model below for its known failure patterns, recalls, and TSBs.
What does P0335 mean on a Toyota?
P0335 is set when the engine control module does not receive a valid signal from the crankshaft position sensor. The crank sensor is the primary timing reference for the entire engine — fuel injection, ignition timing, and cam position correlation all depend on a clean crank signal. Without it, the engine will not start, or it will stall as soon as the signal drops out.
P0335 is a standardized OBD-II code, so its definition is the same on every Toyota. What differs by model and engine is which cause is most likely — pick your Toyota model below for a diagnosis tuned to its known failure patterns, recalls, and TSBs.
Is it safe to drive a Toyota with P0335?
No. P0335 is a critical-severity code — avoid driving your Toyota until it is diagnosed and repaired, as it can indicate an unsafe condition or risk further damage.
What causes P0335 on a Toyota?
| Cause | Likelihood | Estimated repair (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Failed crankshaft position sensor (heat-related failure) — Heat-soak failure pattern is the textbook P0335 — fails when hot, recovers when cold. | Most common | $100–$400 |
| Damaged or melted sensor wiring near the exhaust | Common | $80–$350 |
| Corroded crank sensor connector | Common | $30–$200 |
| Damaged crank reluctor / tone ring (rare, requires teardown) | Rare | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Loose or improperly torqued sensor (cannot read gap correctly) | Occasional | $20–$100 |
| Failed PCM input (rare) | Rare | $400–$1,500 |
Repair costs are typical US ranges and vary by Toyota model, model year, and labor rate. A diagnostic trouble code is a symptom, not a guaranteed failed part — confirm the root cause before replacing anything.
P0335 by Toyota model
Select your Toyota model and year for a P0335 diagnosis tuned to that vehicle's failure patterns, recalls, and TSBs.
Toyota RAV4
691 NHTSA owner complaints · 9 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Toyota Camry
842 NHTSA owner complaints · 6 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Toyota Corolla
721 NHTSA owner complaints · 8 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Toyota Tacoma
583 NHTSA owner complaints · 15 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Toyota 4Runner
170 NHTSA owner complaints · 16 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Toyota Highlander
650 NHTSA owner complaints · 11 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Toyota Sienna
393 NHTSA owner complaints · 22 recalls on record across the years covered below.
Complaint and recall counts are NHTSA totals for the model years covered on this site, not counts specific to P0335.
P0335 on other makes
Other codes on Toyota vehicles
P0335 on a Toyota: frequently asked questions
What does diagnostic trouble code P0335 mean on a Toyota?
P0335 is set when the engine control module does not receive a valid signal from the crankshaft position sensor. The crank sensor is the primary timing reference for the entire engine — fuel injection, ignition timing, and cam position correlation all depend on a clean crank signal. Without it, the engine will not start, or it will stall as soon as the signal drops out. P0335 is a standardized OBD-II code, so the definition is the same on every Toyota — which cause is most likely varies by model and engine.
What are the symptoms of P0335 on a Toyota?
Check Engine Light is illuminated. Engine cranks but will not start. Intermittent stalling that worsens with engine heat. Hard starting after a long drive (heat-soak failure). Sudden stalling at highway speed with restart difficulty. Tachometer reads zero or fluctuates while running. Hard cold start with extended crank time
What causes P0335 on a Toyota?
Failed crankshaft position sensor (heat-related failure) (most-common). Damaged or melted sensor wiring near the exhaust (common). Corroded crank sensor connector (common). Damaged crank reluctor / tone ring (rare, requires teardown) (rare). Loose or improperly torqued sensor (cannot read gap correctly) (occasional). Failed PCM input (rare) (rare)
Is it safe to drive a Toyota with P0335?
No. P0335 is a critical-severity code — avoid driving your Toyota until it is diagnosed and repaired, as it can indicate an unsafe condition or risk further damage.