Reliability and problems of Hyundai cars
We have documented 9 engines and 1 gearbox across 26 generations of 15 models from Hyundai. The one that gives the most problems, according to our risk index, is the 1.6 CRDi. The lowest-risk one is the 1.0 / 1.25 MPi (low risk).
6.0 out of 10Average rating of its 15 models with solid evidence: ranked 8 of 23 makes. See the make ranking
48 recalls and campaigns documented in 19 models. See the Hyundai recalls
The Hyundai engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
- 11.6 CRDiHyundai i30 II, i30 III, i40, Kona I, Tucson III and Tucson IVMost serious fault:Critical severity70High risk
- 27DCT gearboxHyundai Bayon, i20 II, i20 III, i30 II, i30 III, Kona I, Tucson III and Tucson IVMost serious fault:Critical severity46Moderate risk
- 31.6 GDI / T-GDIHyundai i20 III, i30 II, i30 III, ix35, Kona I, Tucson III, Tucson IV and VelosterMost serious fault:Critical severity43Moderate risk
- 41.7 CRDiHyundai i40, ix35 and Tucson IIIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
- 52.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)Hyundai i30 III, ix35, Kona I, Santa Fe II and Santa Fe IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity38Moderate risk
- 62.0 and 2.2 CRDiHyundai ix35, Santa Fe III, Santa Fe IV and Tucson IIIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
- 71.1 and 1.4 CRDiHyundai i20 I, i20 II, i30 II and ix20Most serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
- 81.0 T-GDIHyundai Bayon, i20 II, i20 III, i30 III, Kona I and Kona IIMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
- 92.0 CRDi (D4EA)Hyundai Santa Fe I, Santa Fe II, Trajet and Tucson IMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
- 101.0 / 1.25 MPiHyundai i10 II, i10 III, i20 II and i20 IIIMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
Hyundai models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
Hyundai Bayon
Hyundai i20
- i20 IPB · 2008–20141.1 and 1.4 CRDiMost serious fault: High severityVerdict:With caution
- i20 IIGB · 2014–20207DCT gearbox, 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi, 1.0 T-GDI and 1.0 / 1.25 MPiMost serious fault: High severitySafest choice: 1.0 / 1.25 MPiBuy
- i20 IIIBC3 · since 20207DCT gearbox, 1.0 T-GDI, 1.0 / 1.25 MPi and 1.6 GDI / T-GDIMost serious fault: High severitySafest choice: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIBuy
Hyundai i30
- i30 IFD · 2007–2012
- i30 IIGD · 2012–20171.6 CRDi, 7DCT gearbox, 1.6 GDI / T-GDI and 1.1 and 1.4 CRDiMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIBuy
- i30 IIIPD · since 20171.6 CRDi, 7DCT gearbox, 1.6 GDI / T-GDI, 1.0 T-GDI and 2.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)Most serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: 1.0 T-GDIBuy
Hyundai i40
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Hyundai Santa Fe
- Santa Fe ISM · 2000–20062.0 CRDi (D4EA)Most serious fault: High severityVerdict:With caution
- Santa Fe IICM · 2005–20122.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II) and 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)Most serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: 2.0 CRDi (D4EA)With caution
- Santa Fe IIIDM · 2012–20182.0 and 2.2 CRDi and 2.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)Most serious fault: High severitySafest choice: 2.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)With caution
- Santa Fe IVTM · 2018–20232.0 and 2.2 CRDiMost serious fault: High severityVerdict:With caution
Hyundai Trajet
Hyundai Tucson
- Tucson IJM · 2004–20102.0 CRDi (D4EA)Most serious fault: High severityVerdict:With caution
- Tucson IIITL · 2015–20201.6 CRDi, 7DCT gearbox, 1.6 GDI / T-GDI, 1.7 CRDi and 2.0 and 2.2 CRDiMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: 2.0 and 2.2 CRDiBuy
- Tucson IVNX4 · since 20201.6 CRDi, 7DCT gearbox and 1.6 GDI / T-GDIMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: 1.6 GDI / T-GDIBuy
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