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2021 Hyundai i20 problems

A 2021 Hyundai i20 is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. 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 i20 is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.

Faults a 2021 example has usually reached

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

SuspensionLow

Front drop links knocking

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Listen over speed bumps

Faults that appear at any mileage

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

ElectricalLow

Infotainment, Bluetooth and camera faults

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Test full infotainment functionality
BrakesLow

Rear disc corrosion on low-mileage cars

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

Faults still ahead of this car

Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.

EngineMedium

1.0 T-GDi carbon build-up and misfire

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check idle quality and engine light history

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Hyundai i20 · frequently asked questions

Is the i20 reliable?

Broadly yes, it is a low-drama retail car with good warranty history.

What should I price in?

Rear discs on cars that have stood, and tyres.

Which trim moves?

Premium and Ultimate cars with the larger screen.

Other i20 model years