Recalls: Hyundai PB i20
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 PB i20
Hyundai i20: incorrect warning label on vehicle jack
In May 2013, a recall was issued for Hyundai i20 vehicles due to the attachment of an incorrect warning label to the vehicle jack, as the warning label did not comply with the mandatory standard (PRA 2013/13562). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- MAL BB31CMDM 035939 to MAL BB31CMEM 038499; and,
- MAL BB51CLDM 502921 to MAL BB51CMEM 545552
Problems and faults: Hyundai PB i20
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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Hyundai PB i20: defective valve may cause tyre deflation
In 2009, Hyundai UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Hyundai i20 vehicles because a defective tyre valve could cause a tyre to deflate (NCA/2009/008).
2008-09 Hyundai PB i20: wiring loom may be damaged
In 2009, Hyundai UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Hyundai i20 vehicles that had petrol engines and were manufactured from 15 October 2008 to 27 August 2009 because the wiring loom may have been damaged (NCA/2009/013).
Hyundai i20: brake lights not working
In June 2012, Hyundai issued a technical service bulletin due to a faulty switch terminal which could cause the brake lights to stop working. If the terminal was faulty, a warning light would illuminate on the dashboard. However, a faulty terminal could also cause the engine not to start and the cruise control function to stop working; for models with automatic transmissions, the driver may also be unable to shift the transmission lever from or into park. To fix, the switch terminal was to be replaced with a newer version.
2012-13 Hyundai i20: front seat ‘discomfort’
In August 2013, Hyundai Australia issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) SE03613 for Hyundai PB.II i20 vehicles that were manufactured from 7 April 2012 to 3 May 2013. In these vehicles, the front occupants may experience discomfort from sitting in the front seats through the lower backrest area – this was due to the protrusion of the lower seat back wire felt through the backrest. To fix, the seat pad material was changed from a marble type pad to a PE type pad.
If owners reported the problem to the dealership, the front seat back pad assembly was to be replaced with the improved part. The affected Hyundai i20 vehicles had VINs in the range MALBB51BLCM401001 to MALBB51BLDM561234.
Hyundai PB i20: other problems and faults
- The Hyundai i20’s clutch may shudder when accelerating from rest; a modified, replacement clutch was released to address this problem.
- Low tyre pressures may be due to leaking tyre valves – tyre pressures should therefore be checked regularly.
