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
2017 Hyundai i40 problems
A 2017 Hyundai i40 is now 9 years old, so an average example has covered around 121,500 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 2017 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2017 Hyundai i40 is 9 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 121,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2017 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~122k miles an average 2017 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.