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Used Hyundai i20 III: the buying guide

City car · since 2020 · Petrol, Hybrid

✓ 15 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
5.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€390/month
Indicative prices
€13,440 – €21,094

2 known faults

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Hyundai i20 III, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

City car with a good reliability ranking from What Car? (6th out of 24 small cars, 98.1%), a 352-litre boot and 4 Euro NCAP stars (result from the Bayon, extended to the i20). Point to watch: recall 51DT07 of the fuel pump (cars built from 1 April 2021 to 3 December 2022), to be checked using the serial number.

Reliability
5.0/5
Indicative prices
€13,440 – €21,094
Monthly cost
€390
Euro NCAP
4/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.0 T-GDi 100 iMT.

  • 1.2 MPi 84 manuelle

    Petrol · Manual · 84 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 1,197 cm³ and 118 Nm, five-speed manual gearbox: the entry-level version (L'argus).

  • 1.0 T-GDi 100 iMT

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Manual · 100 hp · 5.1 L/100 km · 117 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    Turbocharged three-cylinder with 48 V mild hybrid system and an 'iMT' manual gearbox that disconnects the engine when decelerating. 0 to 100 km/h in 10.4 s according to L'argus.

  • 1.0 T-GDi 100 DCT

    Hybrid · Automatic · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Same 48 V mild hybrid engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (option costing €1,300 at launch, according to L'argus). 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 s.

Market prices

€13,440 – €21,094

Indicative range: 2020 to 2026, yearly medians of 374 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Electronic faults: multimedia, driver assistance, 12 V battery

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Fiches-auto reports multimedia screen freezes, loss of Android Auto and a 12 V battery that can go flat after several weeks standing; one owner cited saw a collision alert and a fuel gauge corrected by a software update at Hyundai. CarVerif mentions Android Auto disconnections reported by owners. Few reviews, so these are indicative only.

Versions
1.2 MPi 84 manuelle, 1.0 T-GDi 100 iMT, 1.0 T-GDi 100 DCT
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Recall: fuel pump (loss of power, stalling)

Manufacturer recall

Recall 51DT07: the fuel pump impeller can swell under the effect of heat and fuel, rub against the pump walls and cause a loss of power or even the engine cutting out. Concerns i20s (as well as the i20 N and Bayon) built between 1 April 2021 and 3 December 2022. The pump is replaced free of charge at a Hyundai dealer; the serial number can be checked on the Rappel Conso site.

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 MPi 84 manuelle, 1.0 T-GDi 100 iMT, 1.0 T-GDi 100 DCT
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai i20”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€126
Insurance€70
Maintenance€34
Depreciation€160
Total per month€390

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€126

1.0 T-GDi 100 iMT version: combined consumption of 5.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €126

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€70

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€34

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€160

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have the serial number checked at a Hyundai dealer or on Rappel Conso: fuel pump recall 51DT07 (built 1 April 2021 to 3 December 2022).
  • Test the multimedia screen and the Android Auto connection; check that software updates have been carried out.
  • Check the condition of the 12 V battery and cold starting.
  • DCT version: test drive in town to spot jerking or hesitation when changing gear.
  • iMT version: check how the clutch operates when pulling away and when accelerating.
  • Check the service book and the invoices.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the fuel pump recall been carried out? Do you have proof?
  • Have any electronic problems (multimedia, Android Auto, safety alerts, battery) been dealt with?
  • Does the car have a complete service book?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

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Reliability
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Buy with care
Price
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Reliability
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Fuel types
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Toyota Yaris

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Excellent choice
Price
€15,900 – €22,000
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
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Volkswagen Polo

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Good choice, check first
Price
€10,000 – €20,300
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Hyundai i20 III (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What rating did the Hyundai i20 (2020) achieve at Euro NCAP?

Four stars out of five. Euro NCAP did not test the i20 itself: it is very close to the Hyundai Bayon, tested in 2021 (76% adults, 82% children, 76% vulnerable road users, 67% driver assistance), and Euro NCAP considers that this rating also applies to the i20.

What is the boot capacity of the Hyundai i20 III?

352 litres according to L'argus and Fiches-auto testing (351 litres quoted by Hyundai at launch).

Is the Hyundai i20 III reliable?

Fairly, according to What Car?: it ranks 6th out of 24 small cars in its reliability survey (98.1%). A fuel pump recall does, however, concern cars built between April 2021 and December 2022.

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