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
2016 Hyundai i40 problems
A 2016 Hyundai i40 is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 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 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2016 Hyundai i40 is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 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.