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Common Problems with the
2015–2017 Hyundai i20 (GB)

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 2015–2017 Hyundai i20 (GB). None are considered critical, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.

3
Known Issues
0
Serious
1
Moderate
2
Minor

The 2015–2017 period has 2 more issues than the Hyundai i20 (GB) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

DPF and EGR clogging on 1.1 CRDi

ModerateExhaust & Emissions

The smaller CRDi is economical but dislikes repeated cold starts and school-run use. When regeneration is interrupted too often, DPF and EGR faults quickly follow.

Most affected: 1.1 CRDi

Estimated cost: £180–£900Affects: 2015–2020Often appears around: 50,000–110,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •DPF or engine warning light
  • •Cooling fan running after shutdown
  • •Flat performance
  • •Frequent regeneration attempts

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Ask about typical trip length
  • ✓Look for recent EGR, DPF or injector work
  • ✓Check exhaust smoke and idle quality from cold

EPS flex-coupling and steering-column knock

MinorSteering

The electric power-steering motor coupling can wear and produce a distinct knock or graunch through the wheel, especially at low speed or when shuffling into parking spaces.

Most affected: Early GB generation

Estimated cost: £100–£240Affects: 2015–2018Often appears around: 40,000–90,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Knock through steering wheel
  • •Noise when rocking wheel left and right
  • •Feels worse when parking

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Turn the wheel gently off-centre while stationary
  • ✓Drive slowly over rough surfaces
  • ✓Check for replacement-coupling history

Air-conditioning condenser leaks

MinorCooling System

Stone damage and corrosion at the front condenser are common enough to turn a seemingly tidy i20 into an air-con repair bill, particularly on motorway-used cars.

Most affected: All GB models with AC

Estimated cost: £220–£420Affects: 2015–2020Often appears around: Any age; more common on motorway-used cars

Typical symptoms

  • •Weak air conditioning
  • •Compressor cycles but cabin stays warm
  • •Recent regas that did not last

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓AC output on a warm day
  • ✓Condenser fins for stone damage
  • ✓Pipe unions for oily residue

Buying Tips for the 2015 Hyundai i20 (GB)

  • ✓A tidy GB should feel refined rather than flimsy, so knocks from the steering or front suspension are worth pricing properly
  • ✓The 1.2 petrol is the safest ownership bet; diesel cars only make sense if they have covered enough A-road or motorway miles
  • ✓Check air conditioning and radiator area carefully because the nose is exposed to stone damage
  • ✓Use the MOT record to spot repeat advisories for front bushes, brake imbalance or weak headlamp output
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