P0015

"B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

DTC P0015, sometimes indicated as P001500 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing "b" camshaft position -timing over-retarded (bank 1).

The "B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) DTC is stored when the PCM detects that the "B" camshaft position is retarded more than the allowable limit.
Potential causes of this DTC include:
• Incorrect timing chain/ belt tension
• Worn timing chain/ belt
• Worn camshaft or camshaft bearings
• Stuck or leaking camshaft oil control valve
• Faulty camshaft position sensor

  • P0015: B Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
  • P0015: "B" Camshaft Position -Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)
  • P0015: "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
  • P0015: Camshaft Position Actuator B - Bank 1 Timing Over-Retarded
  • P0015: "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded
  • P0015: B Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded
  • P0015: Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, exhaust/right/rear, bank 1 – timing over-retarded
  • P0015 00: Angle of setting of the camshaft B, inlet / left / front (cylinder block No. 1) - timing setting "too late" or faulty
  • P0015 00: Camshaft position (CMP) actuator, exhaust/right/rear, bank 1 - timing over-retarded

See Also: Related Error Codes
DTC Trouble Code Search
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 0102315 - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Rough idle with mil on and dtc P0015/P0524
  • TSB160038 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    LINCOLN: 3.5l gktdi illuminated mil - ddtc P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 and.Or P0025 - under 3200 km (2000miles)
  • SSM 50067 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    LINCOLN: Some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th
  • SSM 49821 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    LINCOLN: Some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing th
  • 01-009-16-3172 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded, P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low. This is caused by a drop in engine oil pre
  • NTB20-064 - EQUIPMENT
    NISSAN: Altima with pr25dd engine; dtc P0015 stored if you confirm dtc P0015 (b camshaft position b1) is stored note: the mil may or may not be on. And diagnosis has determined the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve is the cause. A
  • SSM 48423 - POWER TRAIN
    LINCOLN: Some 2015-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing t
  • 01-016-19-3627 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded. P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low. This is caused by a drop in engine oil pre
  • SSM 47170 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    LINCOLN: Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the vct solenoid to stick. B
  • 01-005-18-3415 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low this is caused by a drop in engine oil press
  • 01-008-17-3376 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded. P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low. This is caused by a drop in engine oil pre
  • 01-023-15-3084B - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low this is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to
  • 01-023-15-3084A - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low this is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to
  • 01-023-15-3084 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low this is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to
  • 01-009-16-3172 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressu
  • SSM 46450 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    LINCOLN: Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the vct solenoid to stick. B
  • 01-009-14-2909A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to a pie
  • 01-009-14-2909 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low this is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to
  • 01-028-12-2722 - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retarded P0524:00 - engine oil pressure too low this is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to
  • 01-003-13-2756 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to a pie
  • 01-009-16-3172A - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressu
  • 01-011-16-3139 - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressu
  • 01-009-16-3172B - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressu
  • 01-009-16-3172B - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressu
  • 01-009-16-3172 - ENGINE (PWS)
    MAZDA: Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and dtc P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.P0015:00 - exhaust cmp timing over-retardedP0524:00 - engine oil pressure too lowthis is caused by a drop in engine oil pressu
  • 16-0038 - ENGINE (PWS)
    LINCOLN: 3.5l gtdi - illuminated mil - dtc P0011, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021 and/or P0025 - under 3200 km (2000 miles) some 2016 f-150, expedition, navigator and transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gasoline turbocharged direct in
  • TSB-13-12-15 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
    FORD: Ford: some trucks, while at hot idle, would shudder or run rough, during stop and go driving and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0015 and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) might be illuminated. Model 2013 f150. *pe
  • TSB-13-5-33 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
    FORD: Ford: some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0011, P0016, P0015 and/or P0017 regarding variable camshaft timing (vct) oil control solenoids and pcv hose, with mil light on. Models 2013 fusion, escape.
  • S-SB-0032-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    SCION: Scion: no start or extended crank and/or mil on dtc p030# or P0015. Some model year vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions after a cold soak due to carbon accumulation in the engine combustion chambers: crank no star
  • LSB-0028-09 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    LEXUS: Lexus: engine ticking noise and/or mil on P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025, P0017, or P0018. Engine mechanical. *pe
Consumer Complaints for this DTC


2010 MINI COOPER

I have made several attempts to reach out to dealer. The check engine light came on the same day i purchased car. I brought the car back, the dealer said they would replace it, but couldn't do the work that day. They provided me with a false inspection report. They never followed up with me after several months had gone by and several phone calls had been made with them refusing to return my call. The car turns off on its on while driving. The brakes are also not good on the car. I had to get an oil change, wiping blades after a month of having the car. The ac fan is also not functioning. I would like to escalate this issue, because i am unable to pass my state inspection as well as feeling unsafe to drive a car that can turn off anytime on the road while driving. I waited to take to inspection because i was waiting on the dealer to communicate when they will replace the part. After several months of refusing to respond to my phone calls and emails. I have decided to report their intentional negligence. I also purchased a warranty. Through this company epovo auto group. I have not received a follow document certifying my warranty purchase through them. Uncertain of legitimacy of this warranty as well. I have filed a complaint with bbb and federal trade commission. I have not received a response. The following failed inspection codes: P0014, P0015, mil command.
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE VISIBILITY/WIPER


2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 with 123000. miles

I was driving the vehicle on the interstate when the instrument panel lights flashed, and the car lost power temporarily. I was able to restart the car and check engine light remained on. Mechanic identified fault codes as P2006 (intake manifold runner control stuck closed bank 1), and P0015 (camshaft position b - timing over-retarded (bank 1).
ENGINE, ENGINE


2006 MERCEDES BENZ C280 with 60000.0 miles

Vehicle check engine light keeps coming on with a P0015 code which indicates a camshaft problem. Numerous complaints found online regarding same year, make and model for this vehicle. It could cause the car to stall, not shift gears and other issues suddenly.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE

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