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Hyundai i30: best and worst years

2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides

Best bets: GD (2012-2017), PD (2017-2026) (good value in our guides).

2012-2017GD

Good value

Good value: 14 known problems, 2 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Check VIN against Hyundai recalls (Takata airbags + engine coverage); DPF clogging (short-trip / city use).

Full GD guide →

2017-2026PD

Good value

Good value: 15 known problems, 1 high-severity. Worst to watch for: High-pressure fuel pump / fuel control valve recall.

Full PD guide →

Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.