Recalls: Hyundai GD 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 GD i30
No recall information is available for the Hyundai GD i30.
Problems and faults: Hyundai GD 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.
To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.
2012-16 Hyundai GD i30 with 1.6-litre Gamma II GDI engine: oil consumption and piston slap
For 2012-16 Hyundai GD i30 vehicles with 1.6-litre “Gamma II” GDI naturally-aspirated petrol engines, 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.
2014-16 Hyundai GD i30 with 2.0-litre Nu GDI engine: oil consumption and piston slap
For 2014-16 Hyundai GD i30 vehicles with 2.0-litre “Nu” GDI naturally-aspirated petrol engines, 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.
2012-14 Hyundai GD i30: knocking or clicking noise from steering wheel
In May 2014, Hyundai Motor Corporation issued Technical Service Bulletin 14-ST-002-1 for a range of Hyundai models, including the 2012-14 Hyundai GD i30. According to the technical bulletin, the flexible rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (MDPS) assembly could deteriorate over time and cause a ‘clicking’ or ‘thud’ type noise when the steering wheel was turned.
To fix, the flexible rubber coupling was to be removed, along with all perished rubber – compressed air was recommended. A new coupling was then to be installed in its place and aligned with the electric power steering motor. The part number for the flexible rubber coupling was 56315-2K000-FFF; the revised coupling had the same part number, but it was marked ‘4P’.
According to the bulletin, there were no steering performance issues associated with deterioration of the rubber coupling.
Hyundai GD i30: peeling steering wheel cover
In August 2013, Hyundai Australia issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) SE03513 for Hyundai GD i30 vehicles manufactured before December 2012. In these vehicles, the leatherette coating for the steering wheel may experience peeling. While it was previously necessary to replace the entire steering wheel, the technical service bulletin provided a procedure for replacing the steering wheel body only.
