KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai

Hyundai i30 (II) 1.4 / 1.6 GDi common problems.

2012–2017 · Petrol

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Applies if: Only the 1.6 GDi (Gamma, the same engine as in the US Soul and Veloster recalls), not the 1.4. Ask by VIN.

Connecting rods and pistons on the 1.6 GDI (Gamma)Engine

Engine / equipment: 1.6 GDI Gamma: Kia Soul II and Carens IV, Hyundai Veloster, i40 and ix35
Period mentioned: 2012–2016
Symptoms: Engine knock, oil-pressure warning and loss of power; with an overheated catalytic converter, abnormal combustion that damages the pistons.
Possible cause described: Two defects documented in the US: on the 2012–2016 Kia Soul, high exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter and, with it, pistons and connecting rods (recall 19V-120, new protection software); on the 2015–2016 Veloster, the connecting-rod bearings wore early (recall 20V-746, KSDS software).
Check for the garage: Ask by VIN about an outstanding campaign; with knocking or the oil warning, stop. Check the catalytic converter if there is hesitation or loss of power.
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.

Applies if: Second-generation i30 (August 2013 campaign). Confirm by VIN.

Handbrake that seizes because of a rusted guide pulley (Hyundai i30 II, 2013 campaign)Brakes

Engine / equipment: Second-generation Hyundai i30 (GD)
Period mentioned: 2012–2013
Symptoms: The handbrake is stiff, does not hold well or does not fully release.
Possible cause described: According to AUTO BILD, in August 2013 Hyundai recalled the i30 GD because the handbrake cable guide pulley could seize with rust. At the roadworthiness test the i30 GD also often fails on lighting and on the service brake and handbrake.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN with Hyundai whether the 2013 campaign has been done. Have the garage check the handbrake pulley and cable and how well it holds before the roadworthiness test.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Only with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (7DCT). Confirm the gearbox type.

Judder on the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (7DCT)Automatic gearbox

Engine / equipment: 7-speed dry dual-clutch automatic (7DCT)
Period mentioned: Approx. 2015–2021
Symptoms: Abnormal vibration or shudder when pulling away and at low speed, especially in traffic.
Possible cause described: Dual-clutch behaviour at low speed; Hyundai and Kia issued technical bulletins with new gearbox software (anti-judder logic) and, if that is not enough, a clutch replacement.
Check for the garage: At the dealer: run the judder test with the diagnostic tool, install the latest gearbox software and replace the dual clutch only if the judder remains.
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.