How reliable is the Hyundai I30?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Hyundai I30 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 31,883 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 76.9%.
Hyundai I30 reliability by year
How the Hyundai I30 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 61.3% | – |
| 2008 | 60.1% | – |
| 2009 | 63.1% | – |
| 2010 | 62.1% | – |
| 2011 | 64.7% | – |
| 2012 | 63.8% | – |
| 2013 | 64.8% | – |
| 2014 | 69.3% | – |
| 2015 | 76.9% | – |
| 2016 | 79.2% | – |
| 2017 | 85.4% | 77,742 km |
| 2018 | 88.3% | 64,111 km |
| 2019 | 90.8% | 59,271 km |
| 2020 | 90.4% | 66,492 km |
| 2021 | 98% | 104,351 km |
| 2022 | 98.2% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Hyundai I30 as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai I30 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai I30 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai I30 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Hyundai I30?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.6% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.9% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.8% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Hyundai I30?
For a typical Hyundai I30, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 121,334 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Hyundai I30 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.