P0022 — Intake camshaft timing over-retarded (bank 2) — variable valve timing fault

Code P0022 is a standard OBD-II diagnostic trouble code: Intake camshaft timing over-retarded (bank 2) — variable valve timing fault.

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In our record, P0022 is reported most often on Ford, FIAT and Mercury vehicles , against engine and electrical failure patterns , across 2007–2018 model years.

In ProblemsByVin's analysis of the NHTSA owner-complaint record, owners cite P0022 across 7 vehicle failure patterns. Diagnostic codes in complaints are reported by owners and are unverified — they point to where this code shows up, not a confirmed diagnosis. Open a page below for the full pattern (symptoms, mileage, repair costs owners cite).

Vehicles where owners report P0022 7 patterns

2018 Ford F-150

engine — Excessive Oil Consumption

2017 Ford F-150

engine — Cam Phaser Rattle and Failure

2016 FIAT 500X

electrical — Engine stalling while driving

2015 Ford Explorer

steering — Steering Rack & Pinion Failure (Electronic Power Steering Seizure)

2009 Mercury Mariner

engine — Engine stalling (random)

2007 Ford Expedition

engine — Cam phaser failure and variable valve timing malfunction

2007 Toyota Tundra

engine — Check Engine / Camshaft Timing Codes (VVT-Related)

Codes are pulled from what owners wrote in their NHTSA filings — they're allegations, not a shop diagnosis. Always confirm with a live scan. Browse all diagnostic codes →