How reliable is the Hyundai I40?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Hyundai I40 passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 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 8,797 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 73.8%.
Hyundai I40 reliability by year
How the Hyundai I40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 65.8% | – |
| 2012 | 68.9% | – |
| 2013 | 71.1% | – |
| 2014 | 73.8% | – |
| 2015 | 79.2% | – |
| 2016 | 83.3% | – |
| 2017 | 86% | 110,770 km |
| 2018 | 85.5% | 109,047 km |
| 2019 | 88% | 101,683 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Hyundai I40 as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai I40 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 I40 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai I40 passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 74%. 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 I40?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.5% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.3% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.8% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.5% of inspections); Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (1.3% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Hyundai I40?
For a typical Hyundai I40, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 164,966 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 I40 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.