Balance-shaft belt
usually 80,000–100,000 km · High risk
engine codes: D4EA
Signs: Separate belt — failure can take out the timing belt
Fix: Replace with the timing belt
€100–250
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia D4EA / D4EB)
Diesel · 1,991 / 2,188 cm³ · 82–114 kW
5
model generations
3
known faults
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 5 model generations, among them: Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I, Kia Sportage II, Hyundai Santa Fe II, Hyundai Tucson (JM), Kia Carens III.
The most expensive known risk is injectors / injector seals: it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €400–1,200 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,991 / 2,188 cm³ |
| Power | 82–114 kW |
| Years | 2001–2010 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 · ACEA B4 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | D4EA, D4EB |
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 / injector seals
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking
Fix: Replace
€400–1,200
Turbo / VGT actuator
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low power, whistle
Fix: Service or replace the turbo
€400–1,200
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 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 90,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| 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 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Hyundai Santa Fe II 2006–2012Hyundai Tucson (JM) 2004–2010Kia Carens III 2006–2012Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I 2006–2012Kia Sportage II 2004–2010
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia D4EA / D4EB) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia D4EA / D4EB) engine take?
5W-30 · ACEA B4 · ~5.9 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia D4EA / D4EB) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: balance-shaft belt (80,000–100,000 km, €100–250); injectors / injector seals (120,000–220,000 km, €400–1,200); turbo / VGT actuator (120,000–220,000 km, €400–1,200).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia D4EA / D4EB) engine?
Kia Cee'd / ProCeed I, Kia Sportage II, Hyundai Santa Fe II, Hyundai Tucson (JM), Kia Carens III.
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