EngineHigh
DPF and EGR faults on the 1.7 CRDi
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for regen warnings and run it hot
2011 Hyundai i40 problems
A 2011 Hyundai i40 is now 15 years old, so an average example has covered around 202,500 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 2011 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2011 Hyundai i40 is 15 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 202,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2011 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~203k miles an average 2011 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Front bush and drop link wear
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for knocks over rough roads
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Parking sensor and camera faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test all sensors and the reversing camera
BrakesMedium
Rear caliper seizing on low mileage cars
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check for uneven rear pad wear
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Check this exact carHyundai i40 · frequently asked questions
Is the i40 a bargain?
Yes, values are low and fleet history is often complete.
Main watch out?
DPF condition on short journey cars.
Estate or saloon?
The estate is far easier to sell.