P0014 on Kia
Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)
P0014 on Kia vehicles indicates exhaust camshaft position timing - over-advanced (bank 1). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Kia model — most commonly on Sorento. P0014 means the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 is timed too far advanced — the variable valve timing (VVT) system has moved the cam beyond the position the computer commanded, or it's stuck in an over-advanced position. The engine uses VVT to rotate the camshaft and optimize valve timing for power, economy, and emissions; the computer compares the commanded cam position to the actual reading from the cam sensor and flags this code when they don't agree. Common results are rough idle, reduced power, poor fuel economy, or a rattle at start-up. Oil flow and the VVT actuator are the usual suspects. Typical repair costs on Kia range from $150 to $450, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0014
- •Low or dirty engine oil restricting VVT operation
- •Stuck or failed camshaft oil control valve (VVT solenoid)
- •Clogged VVT solenoid screen or oil passages
- •Faulty camshaft phaser/actuator
- •Wiring or connector fault at the oil control valve
- •Stretched timing chain or jumped timing
- •Camshaft position sensor fault giving incorrect reading
P0014 on Kia by Model
Kia Sorento(1 issue)
- P0011 — Intake Cam Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1) from a Failed/Sludged Oil Control Valve2011-2020
P0011 indicates the Bank 1 intake camshaft is over-advanced — the CVVT phaser is stuck or the ECM cannot control it. On the Sorento's Theta II 2.4L GDI (and Lambda V6), the overwhelming cause is a failing intake-side Oil Control Valve (OCV/VVT solenoid) that sticks open or closed, often because it is clogged with sludge from dirty or over-consumed oil, or has failed electrically (spec resistance roughly 6.9-7.9 ohms). Because the OCV depends on clean oil pressure, low oil level and extended oil-change intervals accelerate the failure. The related Bank-1 codes P0014 (exhaust over-advanced) and P0022/P0024 often appear on the same engine family.
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What does P0014 mean on Kia?▼
P0014 stands for "Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)." P0014 means the exhaust camshaft on bank 1 is timed too far advanced — the variable valve timing (VVT) system has moved the cam beyond the position the computer commanded, or it's stuck in an over-advanced position. The engine uses VVT to rotate the camshaft and optimize valve timing for power, economy, and emissions; the computer compares the commanded cam position to the actual reading from the cam sensor and flags this code when they don't agree. Common results are rough idle, reduced power, poor fuel economy, or a rattle at start-up. Oil flow and the VVT actuator are the usual suspects. On Kia specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0014 on Kia vehicles?▼
Common causes on Kia: Low or dirty engine oil restricting VVT operation, Stuck or failed camshaft oil control valve (VVT solenoid), Clogged VVT solenoid screen or oil passages, Faulty camshaft phaser/actuator, Wiring or connector fault at the oil control valve. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0014 on a Kia?▼
Repair costs on Kia range from $150 to $450, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Kia models have P0014 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0014 on 1 Kia model: Sorento.