Used Hyundai i40 Camshaft

Yes, every engine variant of the Hyundai i40 has at least one camshaft — it is a fundamental part of any four-stroke internal combustion engine, and the i40 was sold in the UK with petrol and diesel engines, all of which use camshafts. Most i40 engines use a twin-cam (DOHC) layout, meaning there are two camshafts per cylinder bank, so make sure you know whether you need the intake or exhaust camshaft before requesting quotes. Confirm with the breaker which specific camshaft you need when you contact them.

The Hyundai i40 was produced as a single generation for the UK market, running from 2011 through to around 2019, with a facelift introduced in 2015 that brought some trim and styling updates. The critical factor for camshaft compatibility is not the model year but the engine code — if a 2012 and a 2015 i40 share the same engine code, the camshaft is very likely the same unit, but if there were any internal engine revisions around the facelift you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume year-to-year interchange.

No — body style makes no difference whatsoever to camshaft fitment. The camshaft lives inside the engine and is identical across saloon and estate variants that share the same engine code. Focus entirely on matching the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type rather than the body style.

Trim level has no bearing on camshaft fitment for the i40. S, SE, Premium, and Premium SE trims were differentiated by equipment levels and cosmetic features, not by engine internals. What matters is the engine code printed on your V5 or obtainable via a VIN check — supply that to the breaker and they can match the correct camshaft regardless of trim.

Yes, fuel type matters significantly — a diesel camshaft will not interchange with a petrol one, and even within diesel or petrol variants there may be differences between specific engine codes. The i40 was available in the UK with 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines as well as a 1.7 CRDi diesel, each with its own camshaft specification. Always supply your engine code to the breaker, as this is the single most reliable way to ensure you get the correct part.

Camshafts themselves are mechanical components and do not carry electronic coding in the way that an ECU or immobiliser module does, so there is no pairing concern with the camshaft in isolation. However, if your engine repair involves related components such as cam sensors or variable valve timing actuators, those may have considerations worth discussing with your mechanic. Confirm any concerns about ancillary parts with the breaker when you request your quote.