Common Problems with the
2009 Hyundai i20 (PB)

We've identified 2 known issues that can affect the 2009 Hyundai i20 (PB). None are considered critical, but they're worth knowing about before you buy.

Known Issues

Serious

Moderate

Minor

The 2009 period has 1 more issue than the Hyundai i20 (PB) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

DPF and EGR clogging on 1.4 CRDi

ModerateExhaust & Emissions

The 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.

Most affected: 1.4 CRDi

Estimated cost: £180–£900Affects: 2009–2014Often 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 how the car is used day to day
✓Look for EGR, DPF or injector invoices
✓Watch for smoke or uneven idle from cold

Front springs, bushes and drop links wearing out

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

Age 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.

Most affected: All PB hatchbacks

Estimated cost: £120–£340Affects: 2009–2014Often appears around: 45,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

•Clonk over potholes
•Uneven front tyre wear
•Car sitting slightly low at one corner

What to inspect before you buy

✓Inspect the lower coils of the front springs
✓Listen over speed bumps with windows down
✓Read MOT history for repeat front suspension advisories

Buying Tips for the 2009 Hyundai i20 (PB)

✓A crisp manual shift and light clutch matter because many PB cars spent their life in town and feel tired long before the odometer looks scary
✓Listen for steering-column knocks on parking manoeuvres, especially on facelift cars where EPS issues show up more often
✓Diesel examples need evidence of regular longer trips rather than just annual servicing
✓Check MOT history for repeated advisories on front springs, lower arms and rear brake imbalance

2010–2011 Hyundai i20 (PB)