Hyundai i40: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,100 Hyundai i40 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2011 and 2019.
In a sample of 394 cars, 71.8% 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 tread depth insufficient (18.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 3 recalls for this model; 32.7% 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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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 18.5% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 16% |
| Steering ball joint has too much play | 14.7% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 11.7% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.9% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 8.1% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 7.9% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 7.9% |
| Tyre damaged | 6.9% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 5.6% |
Share of 394 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 | 13.2% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 8.1% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 5.6% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,100 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 32.7% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.8% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.2% |
| First registered | 2011 to 2019 |
All Hyundai i40 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-16 | electrical system | – | 8,184 |
| 2021-02-18 | electrical system | serious | 268 |
| 2018-02-02 | transmission and drivetrain | – | 420 |
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 i40 fail the APK?
In a sample of 394 cars first registered 2012–2021, 71.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Hyundai i40?
The most common APK defects are: tyre tread depth insufficient (18.5%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (16%), steering ball joint has too much play (14.7%).
Does the Hyundai i40 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 3 recalls. 32.7% 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 · i30 · iX20 · iX35 · Getz · Atos-Prime · IONIQ5 · Ioniq · Inster · Santa Fe · Matrix · Bayon
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.