Ignition coils
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire
Fix: Replace coil
€60–180
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated)
Petrol · 998 / 1,248 / 1,368 cm³ · 49–74 kW
15
model generations
1
known faults
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Fuel: Petrol. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 15 model generations, among them: Kia Rio III, Hyundai i20 II, Hyundai i10 II, Hyundai i20 I, Kia Stonic, Kia Rio IV and 9 more.
Key facts
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 / 1,248 / 1,368 cm³ |
| Power | 49–74 kW |
| Years | 2011–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | G3LA, G4LA, G4LC, G4LF |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Kia Rio III as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Hyundai Bayon 2021–Hyundai i10 I 2008–2013Hyundai i10 II 2013–2019Hyundai i10 III 2019–Hyundai i20 I 2008–2014Hyundai i20 II 2014–2020Hyundai i20 III 2020–Hyundai i30 (GD) 2012–2017Hyundai i30 (PD) 2017–Kia Cee'd / ProCeed II 2012–2018Kia Picanto II 2011–2017Kia Picanto III 2017–Kia Rio III 2011–2017Kia Rio IV 2017–2023Kia Stonic 2017–
Common questions
Does the 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated) engine take?
0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km.
Which cars have the 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.4 MPi (Hyundai-Kia Kappa, naturally aspirated) engine?
Kia Rio III, Hyundai i20 II, Hyundai i10 II, Hyundai i20 I, Kia Stonic, Kia Rio IV and 9 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026