The Lemon IndexThe bank 1 intake cam timing changes slower than commanded.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Dirty or low oil. Then: sticking VVT solenoid; worn cam phaser.
Owners named P000A in 14 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Hyundai Tucson.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P000A, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2019 Hyundai Tucson
The details
What P000A means
The bank 1 intake cam timing changes slower than commanded.
Can I drive with P000A?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
36% of the owner complaints that name P000A also say the car shakes, runs rough or misfires. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P000A
- Dirty or low oil
- Sticking VVT solenoid
- Worn cam phaser
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires: 36% of complaints
- Uses or leaks oil: 36% of complaints
- Stalls or shuts off: 29% of complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up: 29% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P000A most
2019 Hyundai Tucson (2).
Related codes
P0009 P000B P0008 P000D P0010 P0011 P0012 P0013
Quick answers
What does P000A mean?
Intake Camshaft Position Slow Response (Bank 1). The bank 1 intake cam timing changes slower than commanded.
Can I drive with P000A?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes P000A?
Dirty or low oil; Sticking VVT solenoid; Worn cam phaser.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P000A. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.