EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine)
Diesel · 1,995 / 2,199 / 2,151 cm³ · 100–147 kW
10
model generations
3
known faults
489,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: chain.
In our database this engine is fitted to 10 model generations, among them: Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage (SL), Hyundai Tucson (TL), Kia Sportage (QL), Kia Sorento III, Hyundai Santa Fe III and 4 more.
The most expensive known risk is EGR / DPF: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,995 / 2,199 / 2,151 cm³ |
| Power | 100–147 kW |
| Years | 2009–2027 |
| Timing drive | Chain |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~6.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | D4HA, D4HB, D4HC, D4HD, D4HE, D4HF |
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 (piezo)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rough running
Fix: Replace injector
€400–1,200
Timing chain / tensioner
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace chain kit
€800–1,500
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 ix35 2009–2015Hyundai Santa Fe II 2006–2012Hyundai Santa Fe III 2012–2018Hyundai Santa Fe IV 2018–2023Hyundai Tucson (TL) 2015–2020Kia Sorento II 2009–2014Kia Sorento III 2014–2020Kia Sorento IV 2020–Kia Sportage (QL) 2015–2021Kia Sportage (SL) 2010–2015
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~6.4 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: EGR / DPF (120,000–200,000 km, €300–1,500); injectors (piezo) (150,000–250,000 km, €400–1,200).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.2 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia R-engine) engine?
Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage (SL), Hyundai Tucson (TL), Kia Sportage (QL), Kia Sorento III, Hyundai Santa Fe III and 4 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). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). 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