Hyundai i30 PD-FL2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
250–280 PS
2.0L T-GDI (Theta II-N) Benzin
The one that started it all
Fun to Drive!96–110 PS
1.5L MPI (Smartstream) Benzin
5 weaknesses
Good Choice250–280 PS
2.0L T-GDI (Theta II-N) Benzin
8 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Hyundai i30 PD-FL2 is available as Hatchback and Kombi — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Hyundai i30 PD-FL2 is available with 5 engine variants — from 96 to 280 hp.
The Hyundai 1.6L CRDi (Smartstream) (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 136 PS) has the D4FE (1.6L CRDi (Smartstream)) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai 1.0L T-GDI (Kappa II) (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 120 PS) has the G3LC (1.0L T-GDI (Kappa II)) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai 1.5L MPI (Smartstream) (Petrol, 110 PS) has the G4LG (1.5L MPI (Smartstream)) — rated: "Good Choice", 5 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai 1.5L T-GDI (Smartstream) (Petrol Mild-Hybrid, 159–160 PS) has the G4LH (1.5L T-GDI (Smartstream)) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Hyundai i30 N (Petrol, 275–280 PS) has the G4KH (2.0L T-GDI (Theta II-N)) — rated: "Stay Away!", 8 known weaknesses.
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 31 weaknesses have been documented for the Hyundai i30 PD-FL2 (2020–2024). 2 problem engines: G3LC (1.0L T-GDI (Kappa II)), G4KH (2.0L T-GDI (Theta II-N)). Considered reliable: G4LG (1.5L MPI (Smartstream)).
i30 (G4KH, 2020–2024) — Stay Away!: Connecting Rod Bearing Damage from Metal Swarf (Recall), Fuel Contamination of Engine Oil, Theta-II Recall: Connecting Rod Bearings and Fire Risk. Power: 275–280 PS.
i30 (G3LC, 2020–2024) — Stay Away!: Turbocharger sensitivity on small displacement, Timing chain tensioner Kappa T-GDi, Timing chain stretches prematurely. Power: 120 PS.
i30 (G4LH, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: LSPI Risk — Low-Speed Pre-Ignition, Turbocharger Sensitivity, GDI Intake Valve Carbon Buildup. Power: 159–160 PS.
i30 (D4FE, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: EGR valve contamination, DPF regeneration fails on short trips, VTG turbocharger actuator seized. Power: 136 PS.
What to watch out for with the Hyundai i30? 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