How reliable is the Hyundai Ix35?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Hyundai Ix35 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. 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 32,334 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 75.8%.
Hyundai Ix35 reliability by year
How the Hyundai Ix35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.4% | – |
| 2011 | 65.1% | – |
| 2012 | 67.4% | – |
| 2013 | 68.9% | – |
| 2014 | 75.8% | – |
| 2015 | 78.2% | – |
| 2016 | 79.8% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Hyundai Ix35 as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai Ix35 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 Ix35 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai Ix35 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 76%. 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 Ix35?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4% of inspections); Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (2.1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of inspections); A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (1.7% of inspections); Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (1.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Hyundai Ix35?
For a typical Hyundai Ix35, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 132,304 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 Ix35 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.