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Hyundai i20 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 6 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.2 77Petrol · 77 hp 1.2 85Petrol · 85 hp	Soupapes encrassées du 1.2 : rappel constructeur
1.4 100Petrol · 100 hp 1.1 CRDi 75Diesel · 75 hp 1.4 CRDi 75Diesel · 75 hp 1.4 CRDi 90Diesel · 90 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Soupapes encrassées du 1.2 : rappel constructeur
Manufacturer recall
Sur le moteur essence 1.2, les soupapes ont tendance à s'encrasser ; une campagne de rappel a eu lieu fin 2010 selon Fiches-auto, et CarVerif mentionne un encrassement des soupapes récurrent ayant entraîné des rappels en 2010. Vérifier que l'intervention a été faite sur les exemplaires de 2009-2010.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.2 77, 1.2 85
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Hyundai i20 (2009-2014) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Hyundai i20 (IB) Essence 1.2 : Performances et design compact — CarVerif (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

29 August 2022 — La prise 12v peut surchauffer lorsque le compresseur du kit de réparation des pneus est utilisé. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque d’incendie.
Models or references
Veloster, i40, i20, ix35, avante, accent voiture de tourisme
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Renault Clio III	2	5	2.5/5
Volkswagen Polo V	0	4	3.0/5
Ford Fiesta VI	2	6	1.5/5
Opel Corsa D	0	3	4.0/5
Kia Rio III	1	3	4.0/5
Peugeot 208 I	1	4	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Hyundai i20 I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Hyundai i20 I: Soupapes encrassées du 1.2 : rappel constructeur.

Which versions of the Hyundai i20 I are affected?

Affected versions: 1.2 77 (1), 1.2 85 (1). No documented recall for: 1.4 100, 1.1 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 75, 1.4 CRDi 90.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Hyundai i20 I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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