Hyundai iX20: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 16,750 Hyundai iX20 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2010 and 2020.
In a sample of 399 cars, 72.7% 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 number plate light not working (properly) / missing (18% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 1 recalls for this model; 0.1% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2% 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 |
|---|---|
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 18% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 16.8% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 15.5% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 14% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 11.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.5% |
| Steering ball joint has too much play | 9.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 7.5% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.3% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 6% |
Share of 399 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 | 13.3% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 6.5% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 4.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 16,750 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.1% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2010 to 2020 |
All Hyundai iX20 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-19 | brakes | – | 5,733 |
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 iX20 fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 72.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Hyundai iX20?
The most common APK defects are: number plate light not working (properly) / missing (18%), position light not working (properly) (16.8%), tyre pressure incorrect (15.5%).
Does the Hyundai iX20 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 1 recalls. 0.1% 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 · 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.