Known Hyundai problems at the APK

• i10 II 2013–2021 · 7.3% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.2%)
• ix20 2010–2020 · 6.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.8%)
• i10 I 2008–2014 · 9.7% at 16+ yrs (national 6.1%)
• ix35 2010–2016 · 5.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.9%)
• i20 I 2008–2017 · 6.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.1%)
• Ioniq 2016–2023 · 4.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.8%)
• i30 II 2012–2018 · 5.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.9%)
• Tucson III 2015–2021 · 4.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 2.6%)
• i30 I 2009–2014 · 4.7% at 16+ yrs (national 3.1%)
• i20 II 2014–2021 · 1.5% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Kona I Electric 2020–2025 · 1.3% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.7%)
• i10 III 2020–2026 · 1.3% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.7%)
• Kona I 2017–2024 · 1.0% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• i30 III 2017–2026 · 0.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.4%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• i30 II 2012–2018 · 9.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• ix20 2010–2020 · 8.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• ix35 2010–2016 · 5.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.0%)
• i10 I 2008–2014 · 4.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.0%)
• i10 III 2020–2026 · 2.8% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.6%)
• i30 I 2009–2014 · 3.1% at 16+ yrs (national 1.6%)
• Tucson III 2015–2021 · 1.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• i10 II 2013–2021 · 1.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.1%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• i10 III 2020–2026 · 7.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Kona I Electric 2020–2025 · 5.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Kona I 2017–2024 · 2.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.4%)
• i20 II 2014–2021 · 1.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Bayon 2021–2026 · 1.4% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• i20 III 2020–2026 · 1.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.5%)
• i10 I 2008–2014 · 1.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
• ix20 2010–2020 · 0.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.5%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• i10 I 2008–2014 · 6.8% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
• ix20 2010–2020 · 5.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)
• i30 II 2012–2018 · 5.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• i30 I 2009–2014 · 5.1% at 16+ yrs (national 2.0%)
• i20 I 2008–2017 · 4.8% at 16+ yrs (national 2.1%)
• i20 II 2014–2021 · 3.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)
• i10 II 2013–2021 · 3.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• i10 II 2013–2021 · 9.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.4%)
• i20 I 2008–2017 · 11.8% at 16+ yrs (national 5.6%)
• ix35 2010–2016 · 6.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 3.2%)
• i20 II 2014–2021 · 4.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.4%)
• Tucson III 2015–2021 · 0.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.0%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• i10 I 2008–2014 · 6.3% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.2%)
• i20 I 2008–2017 · 3.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.7%)
• ix20 2010–2020 · 3.9% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• Tucson III 2015–2021 · 1.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.7%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

• ix35 2010–2016 · 2.6% at 16+ yrs (national 0.5%)
• Tucson III 2015–2021 · 1.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.1%)
• i30 I 2009–2014 · 0.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.3%)
• i30 II 2012–2018 · 0.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.3%)

Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.

• i10 I 2008–2014 · 28.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.7%)
• i20 I 2008–2017 · 21.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 13.2%)
• i10 III 2020–2026 · 9.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 6.6%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• i10 I 2008–2014 · 8.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 4.6%)
• Ioniq 5 2021–2026 · 7.2% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.8%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• i20 I 2008–2017 · 0.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.1%)
• i30 I 2009–2014 · 0.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.1%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

• Tucson III 2015–2021 · 2.1% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.3%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• i10 I 2008–2014 · 1.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.6%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.

• Ioniq 2016–2023 · 0.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.1%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.