Used Hyundai i10 2020-present reliability review
The Hyundai i10 is spacious, quiet, comfortable and good value when bought second-hand. It's a great city car.
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present front cornering silver
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present interior dashboard
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present touchscreen infotainment
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present front seats
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present back seats
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present boot
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present side boot open
- Used Hyundai i10 2020-present panning shot silver
What should I look for in a used Hyundai i10?
What are the most common problems with a used Hyundai i10?
Most examples will have all the usual issues with dents, scratches and scuffed alloy wheels. Make sure the interior electriconics are working properly. A full service history is advised, too.
Is a used Hyundai i10 reliable?
The Hyundai i10 is a reliable car, according to the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. It finished in first place out of 26 small cars, with an impressive score of 100%. This means not a single owner reported an issue in our survey. For context, the Toyota Aygo X finished in second place, the Mini Hatch in third and the Kia Picanto in fourth.
As a brand, Hyundai ranked 14th out of 30 car makers in the manufacturer section of the survey. Its overall score was 93.1%, placing it above Fiat, MG and Volkswagen, but below Mini, Suzuki and Toyota.
Used Hyundai i10 reliability: the owners' view
In our latest reliability survey, not a single owner reported a fault with their 2020-present Hyundai i10, making it effectively the gold standard for dependability. However, a handful of issues have been mentioned in previous years. The most common faults related to electrical components, including occasional warning lights and intermittent problems with the infotainment system. However, these were generally minor and did not affect the i10's drivability.
In previous years, Hyundai’s dealer network received mixed feedback. While several owners found their local dealerships helpful and efficient, others reported delays in sourcing replacement parts, leading to longer-than-expected repair times. A few also mentioned that software-related faults required multiple visits to resolve.
In our latest survey, feedback on dealers was overwhelmingly positive. Owners praised the efficiency of the service departments, noting that routine maintenance was handled professionally. With no major repairs or fixes required, the interaction with dealerships was stress-free, bolstered by Hyundai’s five-year warranty which provides excellent peace of mind for those buying used.
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