System and method for detecting vehicle movement based on driveline torque sensor

A method of determining vehicle movement, comprising:

• detecting a torque value on a vehicle drivetrain;
• and
• determining possible vehicle movement based on the torque value.

A system for detecting movement of a vehicle, comprising:

• a torque sensor that detects a torque value on an output of a vehicle drivetrain, wherein the torque value comprises a torque magnitude and a torque direction;
• and
• a controller that determines possible vehicle movement based on the torque value by determining a vehicle state, by determining an expected torque value threshold based on the vehicle state, and by comparing the torque value to the expected torque value threshold, wherein if the torque value is greater than the expected torque value threshold and the torque magnitude decreases, possible vehicle movement is determined.