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Reliability and problems of Hyundai cars

We have documented 16 engines and 1 gearbox across 35 generations of 22 models from Hyundai. The one that gives the most problems, according to our risk index, is the 1.6 CRDi. The lowest-risk one is the 1.3, 1.4 and 1.6 Alpha (low risk).

6.4 out of 10Average rating of its 22 models with solid evidence: ranked 6 of 32 makes. See the make ranking

65 recalls and campaigns documented in 23 models. See the Hyundai recalls

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The Hyundai engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.6 CRDiHyundai i30 I, i30 II, i30 III, i40, Kona I, Tucson III and Tucson IVMost serious fault:Critical severity70High risk
  2. 27DCT gearboxHyundai Bayon, i20 II, i20 III, i30 II, i30 III, Kona I, Tucson III and Tucson IVMost serious fault:Critical severity46Moderate risk
  3. 3Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)Hyundai Ioniq, Kona I and Kona IIMost serious fault:Critical severity45Moderate risk
  4. 41.0 and 1.1 EpsilonHyundai Atos, Getz and i10 IMost serious fault:Critical severity43Moderate risk
  5. 51.6 GDI / T-GDIHyundai i20 III, i30 II, i30 III, i40, ix35, Kona I, Tucson III, Tucson IV and VelosterMost serious fault:Critical severity43Moderate risk
  6. 61.6 GDi híbrido (Kappa)Hyundai Ioniq, Kona I and Kona IIMost serious fault:Critical severity43Moderate risk
  7. 7Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6Most serious fault:High severity40Moderate risk
  8. 81.7 CRDiHyundai i40, ix35 and Tucson IIIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  9. 92.0 / 2.4 GDI and T-GDI (Theta II)Hyundai i30 III, ix35, Kona I, Santa Fe II and Santa Fe IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity38Moderate risk
  10. 102.0 and 2.2 CRDiHyundai ix35, Santa Fe III, Santa Fe IV and Tucson IIIMost serious fault:High severity38Moderate risk
  11. 111.0 T-GDIHyundai Bayon, i20 II, i20 III, i30 III, Kona I and Kona IIMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  12. 121.1 and 1.4 CRDiHyundai Getz, i20 I, i20 II, i30 II and ix20Most serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
  13. 131.4 / 1.6 MPI GammaHyundai Accent IV, Accent V, Creta I, i20 I, i30 I, i30 II and ix20Most serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
  14. 142.0 CRDi (D4EA)Hyundai Elantra I, Santa Fe I, Santa Fe II, Trajet and Tucson IMost serious fault:High severity32Moderate risk
  15. 15Smartstream 1.6 T-GDiHyundai Kona I, Kona II, Santa Fe IV and Tucson IVMost serious fault:High severity29Moderate risk
  16. 161.0 / 1.25 MPiHyundai Grand i10, i10 II, i10 III, i20 II and i20 IIIMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
  17. 171.3, 1.4 and 1.6 AlphaHyundai Elantra I and GetzMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk

Hyundai models by generation

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