P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey
Exhaust Cam Over-Advanced (Bank 1, VVT)
P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey indicates exhaust cam over-advanced (bank 1, vvt). It usually stays drivable short-term but should be diagnosed promptly. The most common cause is stuck or sludged exhaust-side vvt oil control valve (typically $100–$450). Confirm the root cause before replacing parts.
What does P0014 mean on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
P0014 is set when the engine control module commands the Bank 1 exhaust camshaft to a specific advance position and the actual cam position does not match within tolerance. On engines with dual-cam VVT (intake + exhaust phasers), P0014 is the exhaust-side counterpart of P0011. The cause is almost always the same family of failures: a stuck oil control valve, dirty oil starving the phaser, or the phaser itself failing.
The symptoms, causes, and diagnostic steps below describe P0014 itself, so they read the same on nearby Honda Odyssey model years. Powertrain and trim details vary year to year — confirm the specifics against your own vehicle before buying parts.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Honda Odyssey with P0014?
In most cases a 2022 Honda Odyssey stays drivable for short trips with P0014 active, but diagnose and repair it promptly. This is a high-severity code — ignoring it can lead to further damage or a failed emissions test.
What are the symptoms of P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
- Check Engine Light is illuminated
- Rough idle, particularly when the engine is hot
- Reduced low-end torque and slow throttle response
- Increased emissions at idle
- Possible engine stalling at low RPM
- Slight reduction in fuel economy
- Cold-start rattle from the cam area
What causes P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
| Cause | Likelihood | Estimated repair (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Stuck or sludged exhaust-side VVT oil control valve | Most common | $100–$450 |
| Low engine oil level or pressure starving the exhaust cam phaser | Most common | $50–$200 |
| Sludged oil passages from skipped maintenance | Common | $100–$600 |
| Failed exhaust cam phaser / VVT actuator | Common | $600–$1,800 |
| Stretched timing chain affecting exhaust cam position | Occasional | $800–$3,000 |
| Damaged exhaust cam sensor wiring or connector | Occasional | $80–$350 |
Cost ranges are editorial estimates for parts and labor at an independent U.S. shop — not quotes. What you actually pay moves with your region, the shop's hourly rate, which engine you have, and how much diagnostic time the job takes. Dealer service departments typically sit above these ranges.
How to diagnose this on a 2022 Honda Odyssey
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Confirm oil level, condition, and pressure first
VVT systems are oil-powered. Verify level is at full on a level surface with a warm engine, oil is clean (not dark or sludgy), and viscosity matches the OEM spec. Measure oil pressure with a mechanical gauge — typical 15–25 psi at idle, 40–60 psi at 2500 RPM. Low pressure must be fixed before chasing VVT parts.
Tools: Mechanical oil pressure gauge, Dipstick / level check
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Read live exhaust cam position vs. commanded position
Scan-tool live data shows commanded and actual cam position. Watch while bidirectionally commanding cam advance. A working system tracks within 1–2 degrees of command. Lag of 5 degrees or oscillation points at the actuator or oil control valve.
Tools: Bidirectional scan tool with cam position PIDs
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Inspect and clean the exhaust-side oil control valve
Remove the exhaust-side OCV. Check the inlet screen for sludge or metal debris. Bench-test with 12 V — the valve should click and open. Air should pass freely when energized and seal when de-energized. A sticking valve causes the most common P0014.
Tools: Socket set, Brake cleaner (NOT MAF-safe), 12 V test source, Compressed air
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Listen for cam phaser noise at startup
A failing exhaust phaser often rattles at cold start for 1–3 seconds. Use a mechanic's stethoscope at the front of the cylinder head. The noise stops as oil pressure builds. Continuous rattle indicates advanced phaser wear.
Tools: Mechanic's stethoscope
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Verify timing chain integrity (specific engines)
On engines with documented chain wear (BMW N20/N26, Ford 5.4 3V, VW EA888, GM 3.6 LFX), the phaser cannot fully advance once the chain has stretched — P0014 sets even with a perfect phaser. Check live cam-crank correlation drift under load.
Tools: Scan tool with cam-crank correlation
NHTSA complaints & recalls for the 2022 Honda Odyssey
Owner-reported safety complaints and official recalls filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2022 Honda Odyssey. Use these to gauge how common a problem is on your specific vehicle before you start chasing Honda Odyssey diagnostics.
- ENGINE 15
- POWER TRAIN 14
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17
9 active recalls
- TIRES:SIDEWALL Sep 2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles equipped with Bridgestone tires. The affected vehicles may have a tire that contains a pinhole, causing a slow air leak. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl…
NHTSA campaign 21V768000 - SEATS Jun 2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles. The second-row outboard seats may have deformed seat rail locking mechanisms, which could prevent the seat rails from locking into place.…
NHTSA campaign 21V432000 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Mar 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to compl…
NHTSA campaign 23V174000 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Jun 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles. Due to a faulty Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) communication coaxial cable connector, the rearview camera image may not appear on the display. As…
NHTSA campaign 23V431000
How do I fix P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
- Change engine oil and filter with the correct OEM viscosity
- Clean or replace the exhaust-side VVT oil control valve
- Replace the exhaust cam phaser / actuator assembly
- Replace stretched timing chain and components as a kit
- Repair damaged cam sensor wiring
Engines in the 2022 Honda Odyssey
The 2022 Honda Odyssey was offered with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine. Which one you have changes where P0014 is most likely to originate, so confirm your engine before ordering parts.
Engine data: EPA fueleconomy.gov.
P0014 vs P0011
These two codes describe the same kind of fault on different camshafts:
- P0011 — intake cam Bank 1 timing over-advanced
- P0014 — exhaust cam Bank 1 timing over-advanced
Engines with dual VVT have separate phasers and separate oil control valves for intake and exhaust. P0011 and P0014 setting together points to a common cause (oil pressure, sludge, common chain issue). P0014 alone isolates to the exhaust-side hardware.
Why oil maintenance matters more than the phaser itself
Most P0014 cases on engines with under 100,000 miles trace back to oil maintenance: extended intervals, wrong viscosity, or a slow oil leak that drops level over time. The cam phaser is mechanically robust if fed clean, high-pressure oil. A $50 oil change has resolved more P0014 codes than any other single repair.
Engines that disproportionately set P0014
- Toyota 2GR-FE V6 — exhaust OCV failure around 100k miles
- Ford 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (Gen 1) — phaser rattle leading to P0014
- Hyundai/Kia Theta II 2.4 GDI — both P0011 and P0014 from oil sludge
- GM 3.6 LFX/LLT V6 — chain stretch progresses from P0017 to P0014
P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey: frequently asked questions
What does diagnostic trouble code P0014 mean on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
P0014 is set when the engine control module commands the Bank 1 exhaust camshaft to a specific advance position and the actual cam position does not match within tolerance. On engines with dual-cam VVT (intake + exhaust phasers), P0014 is the exhaust-side counterpart of P0011. The cause is almost always the same family of failures: a stuck oil control valve, dirty oil starving the phaser, or the phaser itself failing.
What are the symptoms of P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
Check Engine Light is illuminated. Rough idle, particularly when the engine is hot. Reduced low-end torque and slow throttle response. Increased emissions at idle. Possible engine stalling at low RPM. Slight reduction in fuel economy. Cold-start rattle from the cam area
What causes P0014 on a 2022 Honda Odyssey?
Stuck or sludged exhaust-side VVT oil control valve (most-common). Low engine oil level or pressure starving the exhaust cam phaser (most-common). Sludged oil passages from skipped maintenance (common). Failed exhaust cam phaser / VVT actuator (common). Stretched timing chain affecting exhaust cam position (occasional). Damaged exhaust cam sensor wiring or connector (occasional)
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Honda Odyssey with P0014?
In most cases a 2022 Honda Odyssey stays drivable for short trips with P0014 active, but it should be diagnosed and repaired promptly — this is a high-severity code. Ignoring it can lead to further damage or a failed emissions test.