Hyundai i10 PA
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
75–87 PS
1.2L (Kappa) Benzin
City runabout, nothing more
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Engine Overview
The Hyundai i10 PA is available with 3 engine variants — from 63 to 87 hp.
The Hyundai 1.1L CRDi (3-Zyl) (Diesel, 75 PS) has the D3FA (1.1L CRDi (3-Zyl)) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai 1.1L (Epsilon) (Benziner, 67 PS) has the G4HG (1.1L (Epsilon)) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai 1.2L (Kappa) (Benziner, 77 PS) has the G4LA (1.2L (Kappa)) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power steering becomes heavy The EPS unit can become stiff at higher mileages or the warning light may illuminate. Early PA examples are mainly affected from 80,000 km onwards. Symptoms: Heavy steering, EPS warning light on instrument cluster from 90,000 km | Medium | |
| Electric steering becomes heavy Electric power steering causes problems more often than average according to inspection reports. EPS warning light illuminates, steering feels heavy, especially at low speed and when parking. Symptoms: EPS warning light, stiff steering wheel when parking, warning tone from 100,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 35 weaknesses have been documented for the Hyundai i10 PA (2008–2013) — 23 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Steering, Brakes, Electronics, Gearbox.
i10 (D3FA, 2008–2013) — Be Careful: DPF clogging, Turbocharger — premature wear on small diesel, Injector wear — small diesel. Power: 75 PS.
i10 (G4HG, 2008–2010) — Be Careful: Crankshaft sprocket loose/broken, Chain tensioner wear, Thermostat failure. Power: 67 PS.
i10 (G4LA, 2008–2010) — Be Careful: Turbocharger Sensitivity in Small-Displacement Engine, Intake Valve Carbon Buildup T-GDi, Timing Chain Tensioner Wear. Power: 77 PS.
i10 (G4HG, 2011–2013) — Be Careful: Crankshaft sprocket loose/broken, Chain tensioner wear, Thermostat failure. Power: 67–69 PS.
i10 (G3LA, 2011–2013) — Be Careful: Overheating tendency with neglected cooling system, Timing chain stretch, Oil consumption from worn piston rings. Power: 67–69 PS.
i10 (G4LA, 2011–2013) — Be Careful: Turbocharger Sensitivity in Small-Displacement Engine, Intake Valve Carbon Buildup T-GDi, Timing Chain Tensioner Wear. Power: 86–87 PS.
What to watch out for with the Hyundai i10? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee