Rust (rear arches, sills, subframe)
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Bubbling paint
Fix: Rust repair
€200–800
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Hyundai i30 (FD)
2007–2012
4
engines covered
12
known faults
39,780
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
6
official recalls
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The Hyundai i30 (FD) was built from 2007 to 2012.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 12 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (piston rings, GDi): it usually appears at 100,000–180,000 km and costs €500–3,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (26.4 %), suspension (15.8 %), brakes (15.4 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, steering, lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 / 1.6 MPi / GDi (Hyundai-Kia Gamma, naturally aspirated) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · API SN / ACEA A5 · ~3.6 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 16v (Hyundai-Kia Beta) | Petrol | Belt · 90,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-30 / 10W-40 · API SL · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · ACEA C3 / B4 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · ACEA C3 · ~5.3 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front suspension drop links / bushes
usually 60,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks
Fix: Replace parts
€60–200
Faults by engine
1.4 / 1.6 MPi / GDi (Hyundai-Kia Gamma, naturally aspirated)
Carbon build-up (GDi direct injection)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: G4FD, G4FT
Signs: Rough idle
Fix: Valve cleaning
€300–600
Oil consumption (piston rings, GDi)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: G4FD
Signs: Low oil warning
Fix: Monitor; repair
€500–3,000
1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 16v (Hyundai-Kia Beta)
Timing belt / tensioner
usually 60,000–90,000 km · High risk
Signs: Interference engine — belt failure bends valves
Fix: Replace kit on time
€250–500
Ignition coils / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, idle hunting
Fix: Replace coils, clean throttle
€100–300
1.1 / 1.5 / 1.6 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U, 2005–2010)
Injector copper washers leaking
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: 'Chuffing' noise, soot around injectors
Fix: Replace washers early
€150–600
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
1.1 / 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.7 CRDi (Hyundai-Kia U2)
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic 4-speed
Solenoids / pressure regulator (limp mode)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair
€300–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.4 / 1.6 MPi / GDi (Hyundai-Kia Gamma, naturally aspirated) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 39,780 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 4.8 % | 10.5 % | 15.4 % | 19.1 % | 21.0 % | 22.0 % |
| Suspension | 5.4 % | 10.2 % | 15.8 % | 19.7 % | 21.6 % | 25.9 % |
| Steering | 1.8 % | 4.2 % | 7.5 % | 9.8 % | 10.6 % | 12.8 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.6 % | 5.8 % | 7.9 % | 9.6 % | 10.7 % | 11.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 11.6 % | 19.5 % | 26.4 % | 30.9 % | 32.3 % | 32.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.4 % | 2.1 % | 3.7 % | 4.8 % | 5.4 % | 5.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.0 % | 0.9 % | 1.9 % | 3.4 % | 3.9 % | 5.3 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (6). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator may not deploy as intended17/11/2025 · R/2025/456
- Brakes / ABS / ESP If moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short01/06/2020 · R/2020/059
- Airbag The air bag may deploy prematurely01/03/2020 · R/2020/016
- Steering Steering assistance may be lost13/04/2015 · R/2015/056
- Steering Steering may fail04/11/2014 · R/2014/128
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Parking brake may not release fully16/04/2013 · R/2013/020
Other generations
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 i40 2011–2019
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. 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 07/10/2026