P0C4E says the resolver offset of drive motor A was learned, yet the learned value is unacceptable. That offset lines up the zero point of the resolver with the rotor magnets. GM rejects a correction angle beyond 30 degrees, or a new value that differs from the stored one by more than 10 degrees; the learn happens at key-off with the motor under 20 rpm and over 192 V on the DC link. Volt and ELR tables rate it Type A, and from 2016 the deviation has to show up on five key-off cycles. Kia links P0C4E00 on 2022-24 Sorento PHEV AWD to a jerky change between electric and hybrid drive and cures it with a new transaxle plus updated hybrid control software (TSB TRA112). P0C17 is the case with no valid learn at all.
High severity. Can I keep driving?If the car still runs, drive as little as possible and go to a specialized repair shop. Do not touch the orange cables: they carry high voltage.
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator lamp, often first noticed after a repair
- Jerk or rough feel when switching between electric and hybrid drive
- Reduced electric drive power
Most likely causes
- Resolver or rotor position shifted after replacing the motor, resolver stator or transaxle
- Internal transaxle fault on affected Kia Sorento PHEV models (TSB TRA112)
- Hybrid or motor control software that needs an update
- Damaged resolver that delivers a shifted angle
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- It can trigger limp mode.
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P0C4E means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- C: Subsystem depends on the code range
- 4E: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P0C4E?
If the car still runs, drive as little as possible and go to a specialized repair shop. Do not touch the orange cables: they carry high voltage.
What causes code P0C4E?
The most common causes are: resolver or rotor position shifted after replacing the motor, resolver stator or transaxle; internal transaxle fault on affected Kia Sorento PHEV models (TSB TRA112); hybrid or motor control software that needs an update.
Related codes
- P0C4FDrive Motor B Position Exceeded Learning Limit
- P0C17Drive Motor A Position Sensor Not Learned
- P0A3FDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit
- P0A40Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
Sources
- gsi.ext.gm.com: 11OBDG01 HYBRID Diagnostics
- gsi.ext.gm.com: 16OBDG01 Hybrid Diagnostics
- gsi.ext.gm.com: 19OBDG01 Hybrid Diagnostics
- static.nhtsa.gov: MC 11023106 0001
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.