KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai
Known faults for the Hyundai i20 (III).
2020–2026 · Petrol / Hybrid
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2 known faults with sources
Engines: 1.2 (Petrol) · 1.0 T-GDi (48V) (Hybrid) · 1.6 T-GDi N (Petrol)
Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.
Rattles, rear brakes and eCall on the i20 IIIKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai i20 III (1.2, 1.0 T-GDI 48 V and 1.6 T-GDI N)
- Period mentioned
- 2020 onwards
- Symptoms
- Rattles on the driver and passenger sides, squeaks from the rear axle (rear brakes) and carbon on the T-GDIs at high mileage; on the naturally aspirated 1.2 the guide knows of no engine problems.
- Possible cause described
- A recall for limited eCall function on 2020 model-year cars. The guide says it is still too early to judge its reliability.
- Check for the garage
- Check the eCall campaign by VIN; check the rear brakes if they squeak.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.0 T-GDi (48V) (Hybrid) · 1.6 T-GDi N (Petrol)
Carbon on the injectors and intake of the T-GDi petrol enginesInjection / turbo
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai and Kia 1.0 and 1.6 T-GDi direct-injection turbo petrol engines
- Period mentioned
- 2015 onwards
- Symptoms
- Loss of power, higher consumption, hesitation or rough idle, usually at high mileage.
- Possible cause described
- With direct injection, petrol does not wash the intake valves and carbon builds up on the injectors and intake. German guides mention it for the i20 III, Tucson IV and Picanto III (dirty injectors).
- Check for the garage
- Read misfire and fuel-trim codes; inspect the injectors and valves with a borescope; clean the intake if there are deposits.
- 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
Gebrauchtwagenberater: Hyundai i20 III, typical problemsGebrauchtwagenberater: Hyundai Tucson IV, typical problemsCarWiki: known problems of the Kia Picanto
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.2Petrol
- 1.0 T-GDi (48V)Hybrid
- 1.6 T-GDi NPetrol