P0016: Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A
130 vehicles · 27 makes
P0016 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A.” The crankshaft and camshaft position sensors show a timing correlation error. The camshaft is not in the expected position relative to the crankshaft. This code appears across 130 vehicle models from 27 manufacturers.
Common Causes
Diagnostic Tools
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Vehicles Affected (130)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
EA888 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
EA888 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
EA888 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
B5 S4 2.7T Timing Chain Guide Failure
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (4.2L V8 & 3.0T)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0 TFSI Engine)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0 TFSI Engine)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (Class Action Settlement)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (3.2L V6 & 4.2L V8)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (EA888 Gen 1/2 - Mk2 TTS)
Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 TFSI Engine)
B6/B7 4.2L V8 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 TFSI Engine)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (Catastrophic Engine Damage)
Water Pump and Thermostat Failure (Overheating)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (3.0T Supercharged)
N20 Timing Chain Guide Failure
N20 Timing Chain Guide Failure
S55 Crank Hub Bolt Loosening
S55 Crank Hub Bolt Loosening
N20 Timing Chain and Guide Failure
N20 Timing Chain Guide Failure (428i)
N20 Timing Chain Guide Failure
B48 Timing Chain Tensioner Weakness
N20 Timing Chain & Guide Failure (Catastrophic) - F25 xDrive28i
N20 Timing Chain Guide Failure (Catastrophic) - F10 528i
N63 Turbo Wastegate Rattle (xDrive50i)
N20 Timing Chain Premature Failure - E84 X1
N20 Timing Chain Premature Failure - F22/F23 228i
N20 Timing Chain Premature Failure - 428i F32/F33/F36
N20 Timing Chain Guide Failure (Catastrophic) - F30 320i/328i
N63 V8 Timing Chain Failure (Catastrophic) - xDrive50i
N63 Turbocharger Wastegate Rattle & Failure - xDrive50i
N63 Timing Chain Stretch & Guide Failure (F12/F13 650i)
B38 Turbocharger & Timing Chain Issues - High Mileage
N63 V8 Timing Chain Failure & Valve Stem Seals (Catastrophic)
N20 Timing Chain Premature Failure - F26 X4 xDrive28i
N63TU3 Timing Chain Guide Wear (M850i)
N63 Timing Chain Stretch & Guide Failure (E71/F16 xDrive50i)
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Issues (XT5 V6 models)
2.0T Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Issues
6.2L L87 Connecting Rod/Bearing Failure Leading to Engine Seizure
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Concern (XT6)
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch (ATS V6 models)
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Failure
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch - XTS
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Premature Failure
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch - SRX
2.4L Ecotec Timing Chain Premature Failure
Water Pump Failure (3.6L V6)
Ecotec Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Chain Stretch
Ecotec Engine Timing Chain Stretch and Guide Wear
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Stretch and Failure (3.6L V6 LLT/LFX)
LFX 3.6L Timing Chain Stretch and Cam/Crank Correlation Faults
Ecotec 2.4L Timing Chain and Guide Failure
2.5L V6 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
3.6L V6 Timing Chain Stretch
Timing Chain Stretch and Correlation Faults on 3.6L LLT/LFX V6
2.7L V6 Engine Oil Sludge and Premature Failure
2.7L V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Internal Water Pump Seizure
Timing Belt Tensioner and Water Pump Failure
Engine Oil Sludge Buildup (2.4L Non-Turbo)
5.4L 3V Triton Cam Phaser and Timing Chain Failure
3.5L EcoBoost First-Gen Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle
Water Pump Leak/Failure (3.5L EcoBoost)
3.5L EcoBoost V6 VCT Cam Phaser Rattle on Cold Start
3.5L V6 Timing Chain Stretch and VCT Phaser Rattle
4.0L SOHC Timing Chain Cassette and Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Cassette and Guide Failure on 4.0L SOHC V6
Timing Chain Guide and Cassette Failure on 4.0L SOHC V6
4.0L SOHC Timing Chain Guide Failure
VTC Actuator Failure - Cold Start Rattle
Timing Chain VTC Actuator Rattle on Cold Start (8th Gen)
K24 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure - VTC Actuator Rattle (3rd Gen)
Critical Timing Belt and Water Pump Service
Timing Chain Rattle on Cold Start (K24A)
5.0L Tau V8 Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle on Cold Start
Timing Belt Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (3.3L/3.8L Lambda)
Timing Belt Tensioner Failure (3.5L Sigma V6)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on AJ-V8
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on V8 Engine
3.8L Lambda V6 Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle
5.0L Tau V8 Timing Chain and GDI Injector Issues
Intermittent No-Start or Engine Stall from Faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor
Timing Belt Premature Wear and Failure
Timing Belt Failure and Tensioner Wear
Timing Chain Stretch on 3.7L V6
Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle (2.5L Turbo SkyActiv)
2.3L Turbo Engine Failure from Oil Starvation
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Actuator Failure
VVT Actuator Failure
M271 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
M272 Balance Shaft Gear Wear
M272 Balance Shaft Gear Wear and Failure
M272 Balance Shaft Sprocket Wear
M271 Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure
M272 Balance Shaft Sprocket Wear and Failure
Timing Chain Variator Noise on M276/M278 Engines
Balance Shaft Sprocket Wear
N14/N18 Turbo Engine Timing Chain Catastrophic Failure
N12/N16 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
N14 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (Death Rattle)
B38/B48 Engine Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle
Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle (N18/B48 Engines)
ALL4 AWD Coupling Wear and Timing Chain
N14/N18 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
N14/N18 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Chain Stretch
N18 Timing Chain and Turbo Oil Line Leak
Timing Chain Guide and Tensioner Failure (VQ40DE)
Timing Chain Guide Failure (VQ40DE Engine)
Timing Chain Guide Failure (VK56DE Engine)
Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle (MR20DD Engine)
Timing Chain Stretch (MR16DDT Engine)
KA24DE Timing Chain Guide Wear and Rattle
KA24E Timing Chain Guide Failure
Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Tensioner and Guide Failure
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Stretch and Tensioner Failure
EA888 Gen1/Gen2 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (TSI)
EA888 Gen1/Gen2 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
2.5L 5-Cylinder Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
1.8T/2.0T EA888 Timing Chain Stretch
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
EA888 2.0T Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
VR6 3.6L Timing Chain Stretch and Rattle
EA888 2.0T Timing Chain and Tensioner Failure
2.0 TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (CCTA/CBFA)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0T TSI)
Timing Belt and Water Pump Failure
VR6 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
2.0T TSI Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
1.8T Engine Oil Sludge Formation
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (2.0T TSI)
Timing Chain Tensioner Failure (Gen 1 EA888)
2.5L I5 Timing Chain Tensioner Failure
FAQ
What does P0016 mean?
P0016 stands for "Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A." The crankshaft and camshaft position sensors show a timing correlation error. The camshaft is not in the expected position relative to the crankshaft.
What are the most common causes of P0016?
The most common causes of P0016 are: Stretched or jumped timing chain, Faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, VVT solenoid malfunction, Worn timing chain tensioner, Incorrect valve timing after repair. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0016?
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and vehicle.
Which vehicles are affected by P0016?
Au7o has documented P0016 across 130 vehicle models from 27 manufacturers: Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, MINI, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo.
Content compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, and owner reports. May contain errors. Always verify with your vehicle's service manual.