TransmissionHigh
7-speed DCT low-speed shudder
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Crawl test in traffic
2012 Hyundai i30 problems
A 2012 Hyundai i30 is now 14 years old, so an average example has covered around 189,000 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 2012 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2012 Hyundai i30 is 14 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 189,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2012 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~189k miles an average 2012 car has covered.
ExhaustMedium
1.6 CRDi DPF issues on short-journey cars
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Warning lights and regen history
EngineMedium
1.0/1.4 T-GDi coolant loss and carbon build-up
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check coolant and idle quality
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and camera dropouts
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test screen and camera
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Check this exact carHyundai i30 · frequently asked questions
Is the i30 easy to retail?
Yes, especially Tourer estates with remaining warranty.
Manual or DCT?
Manual is the safer trade buy; DCT needs a careful test drive.
What do buyers want to see?
Full main-dealer stamps to keep the warranty valid.