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P0017 on HYUNDAI KONA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2019, 2020, 2021

What P0017 Means on Your HYUNDAI KONA

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

"It seems to be an issue with the camshaft and/or timing. It has a permanent diagnostic trouble code for p0017 and p0014 (two issues that they have claimed to have fixed twice now by replacing my engine)."

— 2019 HYUNDAI KONA owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/03/2024

"I am the original owner of a 2020 Hyundai Kona equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. This engine has been subject to known manufacturing defects, including excessive oil consumption, timing component wear, and premature failure."

— 2020 HYUNDAI KONA owner • ENGINE • Filed 07/01/2025

"The car has never been good on gas or changing gears when drive mode was changed to sport from the beginning. It would say 200 miles to drive I will drive 30 miles and it will go down to 130."

— 2021 HYUNDAI KONA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 12/31/2022

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

Common Causes of P0017 on HYUNDAI KONA

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2019
1
2020
1
2021
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0017 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