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P0014 on HYUNDAI TUCSON

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2012, 2015, 2018

What P0014 Means on Your HYUNDAI TUCSON

Real HYUNDAI TUCSON Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The theta ii engine is full of metal shavings. there are acceleration problems and there is a loud sputtering rattle noise. the check engine light came on reading a code p0014, exhaust (b) camshaft position timing over-advanced (bank 1)."

— 2012 HYUNDAI TUCSON owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/23/2018

"The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the engine was seized. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the mechanic retrieved fault codes: P0014, P0300, P0301, and P0441."

— 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON owner • ENGINE • Filed 04/15/2022

"I bought my 2018 tuscon one year ago in June 2020. 70,000 miles on it now, regular maintenance. No warning lights, everything was running OK. I started experiencing hesitation taking off then lunging when stopped in the last few months. Now I'm sitting in the driveway because it won't start."

— 2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/20/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0014 on HYUNDAI TUCSON

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2015
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

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  2. 2
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P0014 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026