P0022 on Kia
Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded (Bank 2)
P0022 on Kia vehicles indicates intake camshaft position timing - over-retarded (bank 2). Au7o has documented this code across 1 Kia model — most commonly on Sorento. This code means the engine computer found that the intake camshaft on bank 2 is timed too far retarded — more delayed than it commanded through the variable valve timing (VVT) system. The computer adjusts cam timing using an oil-controlled actuator (a phaser) and an electric solenoid, then verifies the cam actually moved to the target position. When the intake cam on bank 2 lags behind its commanded position, this code sets, often causing rough idle, reduced power, or lower fuel economy. (Bank 2 is the cylinder bank that does not contain cylinder 1.) It usually traces back to oil flow, the VVT solenoid, or the phaser. Typical repair costs on Kia range from $150 to $450, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0022
- •Low or dirty engine oil restricting VVT operation
- •Stuck or clogged camshaft (VVT) oil control solenoid
- •Clogged VVT oil passages or screen
- •Worn camshaft phaser/actuator on bank 2
- •Stretched or worn timing chain affecting cam timing
- •Electrical fault in the VVT solenoid wiring or connector
- •Incorrect oil viscosity or overdue oil change
P0022 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 P0022 mean on Kia?▼
P0022 stands for "Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded (Bank 2)." This code means the engine computer found that the intake camshaft on bank 2 is timed too far retarded — more delayed than it commanded through the variable valve timing (VVT) system. The computer adjusts cam timing using an oil-controlled actuator (a phaser) and an electric solenoid, then verifies the cam actually moved to the target position. When the intake cam on bank 2 lags behind its commanded position, this code sets, often causing rough idle, reduced power, or lower fuel economy. (Bank 2 is the cylinder bank that does not contain cylinder 1.) It usually traces back to oil flow, the VVT solenoid, or the phaser. On Kia specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0022 on Kia vehicles?▼
Common causes on Kia: Low or dirty engine oil restricting VVT operation, Stuck or clogged camshaft (VVT) oil control solenoid, Clogged VVT oil passages or screen, Worn camshaft phaser/actuator on bank 2, Stretched or worn timing chain affecting cam timing. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0022 on a Kia?▼
Repair costs on Kia range from $150 to $450, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Kia models have P0022 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0022 on 1 Kia model: Sorento.