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Verdict
Berline et break familiaux noté 5 étoiles à Euro NCAP en 2011, au coffre de 505 litres. Les exemplaires produits entre avril 2011 et mars 2012 sont concernés par un rappel du contacteur d'embrayage ; visez plutôt les modèles restylés (2015 et après) selon Caradisiac, CarVerif et Carwise. Les retours publiés restent peu nombreux : demandez l'historique d'entretien complet.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €6,500 – €13,200
- Monthly cost
- €341
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.7 CRDi 115.
1.7 CRDi 115
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 115 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel 1.7 de 115 ch avec boîte manuelle à 6 rapports (CarVerif), jugé sobre et endurant par CarVerif (note de 7/10).
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
Diesel · Automatic · 141 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel 1.7 de 141 ch et 340 Nm avec boîte à double embrayage à 7 rapports, apparue avec le restylage d'avril 2015 (Caradisiac, Wandaloo) : 4,9 L/100 km en mixte.
Engine: Hyundai/Kia 1.7 CRDi
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
2.0 GDI 177
Petrol · Manual · 177 hp · Crit'Air 1
Essence à injection directe de 177 ch (CarVerif). Au-delà de 150 000 km, CarVerif signale un risque d'encrassement de l'injection.
Market prices
€6,500 – €13,200
Indicative range: 2012 à 2017, médianes par année de 93 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | €6,500 | 21 |
| 2013 | €6,500 | 25 |
| 2014 | €8,500 | 13 |
| 2015 | €8,000 | 8 |
| 2016 | €10,700 | 16 |
| 2017 | €13,200 | 10 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €6,500 – €13,200 (2012 to 2017) | €8,000 | — | — |
| Germany | €4,375 – €12,940 (2011 to 2019) | €7,490 | — | 181 |
| Belgium | €4,250 – €10,299 (2012 to 2019) | €5,225 | — | 16 |
| Spain | €7,950 – €11,890 (2012 to 2018) | €10,390 | — | 72 |
| Italy | €5,500 – €12,000 (2012 to 2019) | €8,500 | — | 29 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Jeu excessif de la crémaillère de direction
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise classe le jeu excessif de la crémaillère de direction parmi les 9 problèmes connus de la génération VF, dont un jugé critique pour la sécurité. C'est le défaut le plus coûteux de son recensement. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7, 2.0 GDI 177
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Volant moteur bimasse
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise recense une défaillance du volant moteur bimasse sur la génération VF. Aucun détail de kilométrage ni de version n'est donné. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Chaîne de distribution du 1.7 CRDi avant 2013
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif indique que les modèles d'avant 2013 présentent plus de risques sur la chaîne de distribution, et que la fiabilité s'améliore nettement à partir de 2016. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Encrassement de l'injection du 2.0 GDI
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif signale sur le 2.0 GDI 177 un risque d'encrassement de l'injection directe qui augmente au-delà de 150 000 km ; les derniers millésimes (2016-2018) reçoivent des injecteurs modifiés. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 GDI 177
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Contacteur d'embrayage : rappel constructeur (1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7, 2.0 GDI 177)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Hyundai i40”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 29 November 2024 — Les véhicules peuvent développer un court-circuit électrique dans le module de système de freinage antiblocage (abs), ce qui augmente le risque d'incendie du compartiment moteur. Official notice
- 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. Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €132 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €73 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €112 |
| Total per month | €341 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€132
1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7 version: combined consumption of 4.9 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.9 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €132
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€73
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€112
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Hyundai i40 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Sur une i40 produite entre avril 2011 et mars 2012, faire vérifier chez Hyundai que le rappel du contacteur d'embrayage a été effectué.
- Contrôler le jeu de la direction à l'essai et lors du contrôle visuel de la crémaillère.
- Écouter le démarrage à froid du diesel : un cliquetis peut signaler une chaîne de distribution fatiguée sur les modèles d'avant 2013.
- Tester l'embrayage et le volant moteur : vibrations, bruits au ralenti, point de patinage.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien complet, avec les factures d'injecteurs et de bobines sur le 2.0 GDI.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel du contacteur d'embrayage a-t-il été réalisé ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- L'embrayage ou le volant moteur ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- La chaîne de distribution du diesel a-t-elle été contrôlée ou remplacée ?
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.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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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 i40 I (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
La Hyundai i40 est-elle sûre ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué 5 étoiles en 2011 (92 % adultes, 86 % enfants). Un rappel du contacteur d'embrayage concerne toutefois les exemplaires produits entre avril 2011 et mars 2012.
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Hyundai i40 ?
505 litres selon la fiche technique Wandaloo de la berline 1.7 CRDi 141.
Quelle Hyundai i40 d'occasion choisir ?
Caradisiac, CarVerif et Carwise s'accordent pour privilégier les modèles restylés à partir de 2015, avec un historique d'entretien complet.
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