Hyundai i30: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 21,378 Hyundai i30 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2007 and 2026.
In a sample of 395 cars, 62.5% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (14.2% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 11 recalls for this model; 3.2% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.8% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Free: APK expiry, insurance, open recall and odometer verdict. The full report adds every APK inspection with its defects.
Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 14.2% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 13.2% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 12.4% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 11.4% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 10.4% |
| Steering ball joint has too much play | 8.9% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 8.6% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 7.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.6% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.6% |
Share of 395 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 11.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 5.3% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 4.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 21,378 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 3.2% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.8% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2007 to 2026 |
All Hyundai i30 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2025-10-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 14 |
| 2023-07-11 | brakes | serious | 325 |
| 2023-01-27 | transmission and drivetrain | – | 1 |
| 2022-07-21 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 0 |
| 2021-07-19 | electrical system | – | 69 |
| 2020-04-15 | electrical system | serious | 5,708 |
| 2020-01-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 5,708 |
| 2015-12-02 | steering | – | 858 |
| 2014-10-27 | steering | serious | 896 |
| 2013-06-19 | brakes | – | 772 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Hyundai i30 fail the APK?
In a sample of 395 cars first registered 2012–2021, 62.5% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Hyundai i30?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (14.2%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (13.2%), tyre tread depth insufficient (12.4%).
Does the Hyundai i30 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 11 recalls. 3.2% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Hyundai models
i10 · Kona · i20 · Tucson · iX20 · iX35 · Getz · Atos-Prime · IONIQ5 · Ioniq · Inster · Santa Fe · Matrix · Bayon · IONIQ6
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.