KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai

Hyundai ix35 1.6 / 2.0 common problems.

2010–2015 · 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 2.0 petrol (Theta II); confirm by VIN.

Connecting-rod bearings on the Theta II 2.0 and 2.4 petrol enginesEngine

Engine / equipment: 2.0 and 2.4 Theta II (MPI and GDI): Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe and ix35; Kia Sorento, Sportage and Optima
Period mentioned: 2009–2019
Symptoms: Metallic engine knock that rises with revs, oil-pressure warning, loss of power and, in the worst case, a broken connecting rod with an oil leak and fire risk.
Possible cause described: The connecting-rod bearings wear prematurely (in the first cases because of crankshaft machining debris). In the US there were recalls and a settlement that fits the KSDS system free of charge; it monitors vibration and puts the engine into protection mode. In Germany (KBA 013054) Kia recalled the Sorento 2.4 MPI built from 11/1/2011 to 17/6/2015 and the Optima 2.0 GDI hybrid.
Check for the garage: Ask Hyundai or Kia by VIN about a campaign or KSDS update; with knocking or the oil warning, stop and do not keep driving; check the oil level often.
Cost cited in the source: Inspection and, if damaged, a new engine free of charge under the campaigns.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Only the 1.6 GDI (Gamma); the campaigns cited are from the US: confirm 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: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Steering joints, drive shafts, starter and recalls on the ix35Known weak points

Engine / equipment: Hyundai ix35 (LM), petrol and diesel
Period mentioned: 2010–2015
Symptoms: Poor roadworthiness-test results for steering joints, drive shafts, lights and brakes; a starter that fails more than normal on the petrols; on the 1.7 CRDi, isolated cases of a stretched chain; rust on the tailgate on some cars.
Possible cause described: The German guide rates the 1.7 CRDi as unproblematic; on the diesels typical wear (particulate filter, dual-mass flywheel, turbo, EGR, injectors) comes with high mileage or many short trips. Recalls: driver’s seat-belt pretensioner (built 10/2011–6/2012) and the brake booster on some 2011 1.7 diesels.
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.