Hyundai Ioniq Camshaft Replacement Parts

The Ioniq was sold in three drivetrain versions in the UK: the Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, and Ioniq Electric. The fully electric version (EV) has no internal combustion engine whatsoever and therefore no camshaft. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid both use a 1.6-litre GDi petrol engine (engine code G4LE) which does have camshafts, so if you have one of those variants you are looking for the right part.

The Ioniq ran as a single generation from its 2016 UK launch through to the end of production of this body style, with a facelift arriving for the 2019 model year. Both the pre-facelift and facelift Hybrid models use the same 1.6-litre G4LE engine, so the camshaft specification is engine-code-led rather than facelift-year-led. That said, confirm with the breaker against your registration that no ancillary or mounting changes were made mid-production, as these details can vary and a breaker can check against your specific vehicle.

Both the Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid share the same 1.6-litre G4LE petrol engine, so the camshaft itself is engine-code-driven and the same unit appears in both variants. What does differ between the two is the battery and electric drivetrain packaging, but those changes do not affect the camshaft. Always quote your engine code and registration to the breaker to be sure.

Trim level makes no difference whatsoever to camshaft fitment on the Ioniq. SE, Premium, and Premium SE are specification packages that affect interior equipment, technology, and cosmetic features, none of which touch the engine internals. The engine code is what matters here, and all UK Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid trims share the G4LE, so a camshaft from any trim will be the same part.

No camshaft exists for the Ioniq Electric because it has no combustion engine at all; it is driven entirely by an electric motor and has no valvetrain components. If you are hearing a noise or have a fault, what you may actually be looking for is an electric motor, inverter, or auxiliary component rather than any engine part. A Hyundai specialist or breaker familiar with EV drivetrains would be the right starting point for diagnosing what you need.

The single most useful detail you can give a breaker is your engine code, which you can find on your V5C logbook or by running a VIN check. For the Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid that means confirming the G4LE code, alongside whether you need the intake or exhaust camshaft, as both are present and are separate parts. Your registration number allows the breaker to cross-reference everything and catch any mid-production changes that might not be obvious from the year alone.