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Common Problems with the
2013 Hyundai ix35

The facelift sharpened the styling and interior, but buyers still need to focus on diesel after-treatment, steering noises and AWD driveline condition.

What changed for 2013

  • •Facelift brought updated lighting and trim
  • •Revised infotainment options on higher trims

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Rear suspension arm wear
  • !Brake-pipe corrosion
  • !Headlamp aim and bulb faults
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Known Issues
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Moderate
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The 2013 period has 2 more issues than the Hyundai ix35 average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

DPF, EGR and boost-hose issues on CRDi diesels

ModerateExhaust & Emissions

Short-trip use and neglected servicing lead to blocked DPFs, sticky EGR valves and split boost hoses, causing limp mode and recurring warning lights.

Most affected: 1.7 CRDi, 2.0 CRDi

Estimated cost: £180–£1,000Affects: 2010–2015Often appears around: 60,000–130,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Limp mode
  • •Flat acceleration
  • •Exhaust smoke
  • •DPF regeneration smell or fan running on

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Drive the car long enough for full boost
  • ✓Inspect intercooler hoses for oil mist and splits
  • ✓Look for recent DPF or EGR work

AWD coupling and rear differential wear

ModerateGearbox & Transmission

On four-wheel-drive models, neglected tyres or missed fluid changes can strain the coupling and rear diff, producing whine, vibration or judder on tight turns.

Most affected: AWD 2.0 CRDi, AWD petrol models

Estimated cost: £400–£1,100Affects: 2010–2015Often appears around: 70,000–120,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Whine from rear at speed
  • •Vibration on full lock
  • •Judder when manoeuvring

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Matched tyres on all four corners
  • ✓Rear differential service history
  • ✓Listen during a slow figure-of-eight

Steering flex-coupling wear

MinorSteering

A worn coupling in the electric steering system causes a clonk or thud through the wheel, most obvious when parking or crossing rough junctions.

Most affected: All ix35 variants

Estimated cost: £120–£250Affects: 2010–2015Often appears around: 45,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Knocking through steering column
  • •Noise when shuffling wheel on the spot
  • •Feels worse at low speed

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Turn gently left-right while stationary
  • ✓Drive over rough urban roads
  • ✓Ask about coupling replacement

Buying Tips for the 2013 Hyundai ix35

  • ✓Many ix35s do short local trips, so diesel DPF health is more important than the odometer figure alone
  • ✓Check the steering for the familiar coupling knock and look for any history of column or coupling repair
  • ✓On AWD cars, listen for transfer-box or rear-diff noises on full-lock manoeuvres and tight turns
  • ✓Inspect rear suspension arms, brake pipes and tyres because heavy SUV use shows up quickly in UK MOT histories
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