Hyundai i20 Extended Car Warranty

The Hyundai i20 is a popular, well-built compact hatchback that offers big-car refinement in a small package. Once the factory warranty expires, its petrol and T-GDI turbo engines and gearbox carry documented failure areas that become an owner cost.

An extended motor warranty protects you against the mechanical and electronic faults that matter most on the out-of-warranty i20 — keeping repair costs predictable.

What’s covered

Known Hyundai i20 failure areas

The i20 is generally reliable, but its turbo engine and modern electronics carry documented failure areas once the factory warranty ends — none of them wear-and-tear items.

1.0 T-GDI carbon build-up and timing chain is the most relevant fault on the turbo i20. Direct-injection turbo engines accumulate carbon on the intake valves over time, causing rough running and power loss, while timing chain stretch produces a cold-start rattle. Both are mechanical repairs covered under warranty rather than service items.

Dual-clutch transmission faults on DCT-equipped i20s can include shudder, hesitation and mechatronic issues, particularly in stop-start traffic. These are genuine mechanical transmission failures covered under warranty.

Electrical and sensor faults including ignition-coil issues, sensor failures and infotainment problems are documented on higher-mileage examples. These are covered component failures under an extended warranty.

Monthly or Once-Off — Your Choice

Protect your i20 with a Monthly Motor Warranty from R246/month with flexible payments and no long-term commitment, or a Once-Off Warranty Plan providing 24 months of cover paid upfront — no waiting period, no monthly commitment.

Am I eligible?

Not sure if your i20 qualifies? Ask Cheryl — she can confirm in one call.

Also available for your i20

Many owners combine their warranty with a service plan for complete cover:

Hyundai i20 Extended Service Plan →