OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0A35 Drive Motor B Over Temperature
Drive motor B reports temperature above the safe operating threshold. The drive motor's position, current and temperature are watched continuously; a fault here downgrades the inverter to a safe operating point or triggers torque reduction.
Is it safe to drive with P0A35?
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 B, Drive Motor B Temp Sensor
Related codes
- P0A2FDrive Motor A Over Temperature
- P0A32Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0A33Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0A34Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- P0A36Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit
- P0A37Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0A38Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.