Hyundai i20 (PB)
The first UK i20 is a straightforward, honest supermini that usually ages better than period Corsas or Fiestas. Most trouble is wear-and-tear rather than design disaster, but neglected cars still bring steering noise, tired front suspension and diesel emissions headaches.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Hyundai i20 (PB), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
EPS coupling knock on later cars
low severityLater PB cars can develop the familiar Hyundai steering-column knock as the electric power-steering coupling wears, usually most obvious during parking or tight urban manoeuvres.
DPF and EGR clogging on 1.4 CRDi
medium severityThe diesel suits motorway use, but repeated short trips clog the EGR and DPF, leading to limp mode, poor economy and expensive catch-up work on cheap town cars.
Front springs, bushes and drop links wearing out
medium severityAge and rough UK roads catch the PB at the front axle. Broken spring ends, worn lower-arm bushes and noisy drop links are far more common than serious engine trouble.
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