Recalls: Hyundai PD i30
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai PD i30
2018 Hyundai PD i30 with sunroof: no automatic safety stop function
In April 2019, recall campaign 81C095 was issued for Hyundai PD i30 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 18 July 2018 to 1 October 2018. Certain batches of sunroof motors had incorrect software installed and may not have an automatic safety stop function. As such, the sunroof would not automatically stop closing if it was obstructed and this could cause injury if a body part was caught between the glass and the sunroof’s window frame. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-000629.
2020-21 Hyundai PD i30: fuel pump imepeller and interrupted fuel supply
In September 2025, recall campaign 51D143 was issued for 2020-21 Hyundai PD i30 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel pump impeller may become deformed under certain environmental conditions, thereby interrupting fuel supply. If this occurred, the engine could stall and there would be a sudden loss of drive/motive power. This condition increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, a Hyundai dealer was to inspect and replace the fuel pump impeller. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006422.
Problems and faults: Hyundai PD i30
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2017-22 Hyundai PD i30 with 2.0-litre Nu GDI engine: oil consumption and piston slap
For 2017-22 Hyundai PD i30 vehicles fitted with 2.0-litre “Nu” GDI (G4NC) naturally-aspirated petrol engines (i.e. the Active and Go variants), there have been reports of:
- excessive oil consumption, i.e. more than 1 litre per 1000 km; and
- loud “knocking” or “tapping” noises from the engine, especially when cold (i.e. piston slap).
These symptoms were typically caused by cylinder bore scoring, where manufacturing defects enabled the piston skirts to rub against the cylinder walls, causing damage, increased clearances and oil to bypass the piston rings and enter the combustion chamber. If the engine lost oil pressure, it could seize.
To fix, the engine needed to either be rebuilt or have the cylinder block replaced. To verify this condition, Hyundai dealers require an oil consumption test where the dealer would seal the dipstick and monitor the oil level over 1,000 kilometres. Owners of these vehicles are encouraged to regularly check their oil levels.
Johnson Winter Slattery has initiated a class action against Hyundai in respect of these engines. See https://www.hyundaiengineclassaction.com.au/ for details.
