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2021 Hyundai Bayon problems

A 2021 Hyundai Bayon is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2021 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

The 2021 Hyundai Bayon is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.

Faults a 2021 example has usually reached

Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~68k miles an average 2021 car has covered.

EngineLow

Carbon build up on the 1.0 T-GDi

Typically appears
50,000+ miles
What to inspect
Cold start and check idle quality
InteriorLow

Trim wear on hire and lease returns

Typically appears
40,000+ miles
What to inspect
Inspect seats, wheel and gear knob wear

Faults that appear at any mileage

Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.

ElectricalLow

Infotainment and camera faults

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Test the screen, camera and mirroring
BrakesMedium

Rear disc corrosion on low mileage cars

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Inspect rear discs for pitting

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Hyundai Bayon · frequently asked questions

Is the Bayon a safe buy?

Yes, very low fault rate so far.

Warranty?

Five years transferable, which helps resale.

Weak point?

Interior plastics rather than mechanicals.

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