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2022 Hyundai i30 problems

A 2022 Hyundai i30 is now 4 years old, so an average example has covered around 54,000 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2022 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

The 2022 Hyundai i30 is 4 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 54,000 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 3 typically appear later in the car's life.

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

Faults still ahead of this car

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

TransmissionHigh

7-speed DCT low-speed shudder

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Crawl test in traffic
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

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Hyundai 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.

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