Hyundai i40: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 4, 2018 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 3 848
- Typical mileage per year
- 12 700 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 55%
- Frame repairs
- 12%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩5 490 000 – ₩8 200 000
- ≈ $4 085 – $6 101
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2023 | 72 300 km | 53 600 – 94 800 | 70 |
| 4 | 2022 | 75 700 km | 56 400 – 98 500 | 173 |
| 5 | 2021 | 89 700 km | 64 300 – 115 500 | 271 |
| 6 | 2020 | 95 600 km | 68 200 – 125 300 | 354 |
| 7 | 2019 | 100 900 km | 77 400 – 133 000 | 489 |
| 8 | 2018 | 109 500 km | 86 600 – 142 900 | 543 |
| 9 | 2017 | 113 800 km | 88 600 – 148 300 | 586 |
| 10 | 2016 | 127 200 km | 101 600 – 165 900 | 452 |
| 11 | 2015 | 136 300 km | 100 800 – 177 500 | 443 |
| 12 | 2014 | 146 000 km | 108 700 – 187 400 | 291 |
| 13 | 2013 | 147 700 km | 111 600 – 189 300 | 269 |
| 14 | 2012 | 145 300 km | 108 100 – 184 500 | 188 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Hyundai i40 cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–7 years | 43% | 9.4% | 499 |
| 8–11 years | 54% | 13% | 1 312 |
| 12 years and older | 67% | 12% | 638 |
| All ages | 55% | 12% | 2 478 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 14%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.8% | 10% | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Transmission oil leak | 1.3%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.2% | 0% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.1% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Steering problem | 1.0% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ₩7 950 000≈ $5 915 | ₩6 500 000 – ₩9 500 000≈ $4 836 – $7 068 | 80 |
| 2015 | ₩8 200 000≈ $6 101 | ₩6 290 000 – ₩9 300 000≈ $4 680 – $6 919 | 68 |
| 2014 | ₩6 500 000≈ $4 836 | ₩5 220 000 – ₩7 990 000≈ $3 884 – $5 945 | 98 |
| 2013 | ₩6 300 000≈ $4 687 | ₩4 490 000 – ₩7 500 000≈ $3 341 – $5 580 | 81 |
| 2012 | ₩5 490 000≈ $4 085 | ₩4 000 000 – ₩6 500 000≈ $2 976 – $4 836 | 199 |
Hyundai i40: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2017 Hyundai i40?
- Cars of this age typically show about 113 800 km at inspection; half of them have between 88 600 and 148 300 km.
- How often does a used Hyundai i40 have body repairs?
- 55% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 12% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Hyundai i40 cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2012 Hyundai i40 was typically listed for ₩5 490 000 (≈ $4 085); half of these cars were listed between ₩4 000 000 (≈ $2 976) and ₩6 500 000 (≈ $4 836).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Hyundai i40?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (14%), Transmission oil leak (1.3%), Drive shaft or CV joint problem (1.1%).
Other Hyundai models
- GrandeurAlso sold as AzeraInspected cars: 156 707 · 2004–2026
- AvanteAlso sold as ElantraInspected cars: 126 815 · 2001–2026
- SonataInspected cars: 101 714 · 2003–2026
- Santa FeInspected cars: 77 793 · 2002–2026
- PorterAlso sold as H100Inspected cars: 67 941 · 2004–2026
- TucsonInspected cars: 53 447 · 2004–2026
- Grand StarexAlso sold as H-1Inspected cars: 49 394 · 2008–2021
- PalisadeInspected cars: 32 317 · 2019–2026
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026