DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2)
Diesel · 1,120 / 1,396 / 1,582 / 1,598 / 1,685 cm³ · 55–104 kW
29
model generations
1
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 29 model generations, among them: Kia Sportage (QL), Kia Ceed III, Kia Rio III, Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I, Hyundai i20 II, Hyundai i20 I and 23 more.
The most expensive known risk is DPF / EGR: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,120 / 1,396 / 1,582 / 1,598 / 1,685 cm³ |
| Power | 55–104 kW |
| Years | 2010–2020 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | D4FB, D4FC, D4FD, D3FA, D4FF |
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 Sportage (QL) as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| 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 Elantra 2006–2016Hyundai i20 I 2008–2014Hyundai i20 II 2014–2020Hyundai i30 (FD) 2007–2012Hyundai i30 (GD) 2012–2017Hyundai i30 (PD) 2017–Hyundai i40 2011–2019Hyundai ix20 2010–2019Hyundai ix35 2009–2015Hyundai Kona I 2017–2023Hyundai Tucson (NX4) 2020–Hyundai Tucson (TL) 2015–2020Kia Carens IV 2013–2019Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I 2006–2012Kia Cee'd / ProCeed II 2012–2018Kia Ceed III 2018–Kia Optima (JF) 2015–2020Kia Optima (TF) 2010–2015Kia ProCeed 2018–Kia Rio III 2011–2017Kia Rio IV 2017–2023Kia Soul I 2008–2013Kia Soul II 2013–2019Kia Sportage (NQ5) 2021–Kia Sportage (QL) 2015–2021Kia Sportage (SL) 2010–2015Kia Stonic 2017–Kia Venga 2009–2019Kia XCeed 2019–
Common questions
Does the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2) engine take?
5W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: DPF / EGR (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500).
Which cars have the 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2) engine?
Kia Sportage (QL), Kia Ceed III, Kia Rio III, Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I, Hyundai i20 II, Hyundai i20 I and 23 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