OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0A2F Drive Motor A Over Temperature
Drive motor A reports temperature above the safe operating threshold. Sustained high load, cooling failure, or thermistor drift.
Is it safe to drive with P0A2F?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyMotor cooling system failure
- PossibleSustained high motor load
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced motor power or torque
- Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–10 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor A, Drive Motor A Temp Sensor A, Motor Electronics Coolant Pump
Related codes
- P0A35Drive Motor B Over Temperature
- P0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0A2DDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0A2EDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
- P0A30Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P0A31Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0A32Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.