Second Hand Hyundai Kona Camshaft

Yes, all petrol and diesel Kona variants use piston engines with camshafts, so the part does exist across the range. The Kona also came in a pure electric version (e-Kona / Kona Electric) which has no internal combustion engine and therefore no camshaft at all. If your Kona is electric, you will not need a camshaft. Check your V5 fuel type if you are unsure which variant you have.

The Kona ran in its first generation from 2017 to 2023, with a facelift around 2021, so both years sit within the same generation, but mid-generation engine specification changes mean you cannot assume the camshaft is identical across that span. The engine code is the deciding factor here, not the year alone — two Konas built a year apart with different engine codes will not share a camshaft. Get your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and confirm it matches the donor vehicle's code before buying.

Yes, these are completely different engines with different engine codes — the 1.0 T-GDi (G3LC) and 1.6 T-GDi (G4FJ) each have their own camshaft profile and dimensions, and the parts are not interchangeable. Always match the engine code exactly rather than relying on displacement or power output alone. Supply the engine code to the breaker when requesting a quote to avoid being sent the wrong part.

Trim level has no bearing on camshaft fitment whatsoever — SE, SE Connect, Premium, and Ultimate are badge and equipment differences, not mechanical ones. What matters entirely is the engine code, which is shared across trim levels running the same engine. Tell the breaker your engine code rather than your trim name and you will get the right part.

No — petrol and diesel engines are entirely different units with completely incompatible internal components, including the camshaft. The 1.6 CRDi diesel camshaft will not fit any of the petrol engines (1.0 T-GDi or 1.6 T-GDi), and vice versa. Always confirm both fuel type and engine code with the breaker when sourcing a used camshaft.

The 2021 facelift marks a genuine production boundary and ancillary or specification changes can occur around a refresh even when the engine code appears identical on paper. If the engine code on the donor vehicle matches yours exactly, it is a positive sign, but whether the camshaft specification changed at that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume. A good breaker will cross-reference both registration numbers before supplying the part.