Electric steering, clutch, coolant and recalls on the i20 I

Engine / equipment

Hyundai i20 I (PB), petrol and diesel

Period mentioned

2008–2014

Symptoms

Electric power steering that switches off when hot and returns once cooled; worn clutch, stiff first gear and blocked reverse; coolant loss with a risk of overheating; speedometer, loose radiator fan, leaks at the A-pillar; battery, terminals and spark plugs.

Possible cause described

The steering motor protects itself by switching off when it overheats. Coolant loss can end up damaging the head gasket if not watched. The roadworthiness test flags suspension from about six years, brakes, discs, rusty brake lines and the parking brake, and oil leaks from engine and gearbox. Recalls: a 12 V socket that overheats when the tyre-repair compressor is used (2008–2012) and about 2,500 cars with the 1.2 or 1.4 and 15-inch steel wheels that could lose air at the valve.

Check for the garage

Check outstanding recalls by VIN (manufacturer, KBA or ADAC website) and have a garage inspect the points listed before buying or before the roadworthiness test.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database