Crank/cam correlation Bank 1 on Hyundai — Theta II 2.0/2.4 GDi chain wear and Kappa 1.0/1.4 T-GDi OCV.
Hyundai P0016 — Crank/cam correlation Bank 1 on Hyundai — Theta II 2.0/2.4 GDi chain wear and Kappa 1.0/1.4 T-GDi OCV. Typical UK independent garage cost: £180–£2400.
What actually causes P0016 on a Hyundai
Hyundai Theta II P0016 sits inside the wider engine-bearing failure story — always check VIN for the Theta II warranty extension before any chargeable work.
Hyundai engines that log P0016
- Theta II 2.0/2.4 GDi (Tucson/Santa Fe)
- Kappa 1.0/1.4 T-GDi (i20/i30)
- Gamma 1.6 GDi
How we diagnose P0016 on a Hyundai
- VIN check for Theta II warranty extension
- Listen for bottom-end knock
- Live cam deviation
- Cold-start rattle test
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
Theta II P0016 with knocking noise = potential engine claim. Don't open the engine until VIN check is done.
Hyundai P0016 repair cost in the UK
Expect £180–£2400 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Hyundai are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Service campaign / TSB note
Hyundai Theta II GDi warranty extension covers engine failures in many markets.
Bob's workshop tip
Hyundai Theta II P0016 + knock = main dealer first. Customer's free engine could be at stake.
Codes usually seen alongside P0016 on Hyundai
- P0017
- P0341
Symptoms drivers report with P0016
- Loud metallic rattle for the first 2–4 seconds of a cold start — the classic 'death rattle'
- Long cranking before the engine catches, especially after standing overnight
- Rough lumpy idle at traffic lights, occasionally stalls
- Stop/Start stops working (ECU disables it once cam correlation drifts)
- Turbo feels lazy or flat below 2,000 RPM — timing is retarded to protect the valvetrain
- MPG drops 4–8 mpg with no other obvious cause
- Code P0011, P0014, P0017 or P0341 stored alongside P0016
Repairs that clear P0016
- Measure cam-to-crank deviation with manufacturer-aware scan tool
- Plan full timing chain kit if stretched
- Replace cam phaser if mechanically faulty
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P0016 guide.