Injector copper washers leaking
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: 'Chuffing' noise, soot around injectors
Fix: Replace washers early
€150–600
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010)
Diesel · 1,120 / 1,493 / 1,582 cm³ · 55–85 kW
12
model generations
3
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 12 model generations, among them: Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I, Hyundai i20 I, Hyundai i30 (FD), Hyundai i10 I, Hyundai Getz, Kia Cerato and 6 more.
The most expensive known risk is injectors / pressure regulator: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €500–1,400 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,120 / 1,493 / 1,582 cm³ |
| Power | 55–85 kW |
| Years | 2003–2011 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 · ACEA C3 / B4 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | D4FA, D3FA, D4FB |
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.
Injectors / pressure regulator
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Hard start, stalling
Fix: Test and replace
€500–1,400
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle
Fix: Clean
€100–300
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I 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 Accent 2005–2011Hyundai Elantra 2006–2016Hyundai Getz 2002–2011Hyundai i10 I 2008–2013Hyundai i20 I 2008–2014Hyundai i30 (FD) 2007–2012Hyundai Matrix 2001–2010Kia Carens III 2006–2012Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I 2006–2012Kia Cerato 2004–2013Kia Rio II 2005–2011Kia Soul I 2008–2013
Common questions
Does the 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010) engine take?
5W-30 · ACEA C3 / B4 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: injector copper washers leaking (100,000–200,000 km, €150–600); injectors / pressure regulator (150,000–250,000 km, €500–1,400).
Which cars have the 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010) engine?
Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I, Hyundai i20 I, Hyundai i30 (FD), Hyundai i10 I, Hyundai Getz, Kia Cerato and 6 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