Second Hand Hyundai i20 Horn

The i20 has run across two main generations in the UK – the first generation (2008–2014, with a facelift around 2012) and the second generation (2014–2020) – and the horn is a standard fitment on all variants of both. Horns within the same generation will generally swap over without issue, but crossing the generation boundary from first to second gen (or vice versa) means the connector, mounting bracket, and tone may differ, so confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

Yes, year matters primarily because it determines which generation your car belongs to – first gen (2008–2014) or second gen (2014–2020) – and the horn housing, fixing point, and wiring connector can differ between them. Within a single generation the horn is largely consistent, so a 2010 unit will typically suit another first-gen car, and a 2016 unit another second-gen car. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can verify the exact spec.

No, trim level does not affect horn fitment on the i20 – the same horn assembly is used across Classic, Active, SE, Premium, and Sport trims within a generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as whether a secondary horn (twin-horn setup) is fitted on higher-spec cars, so it is worth mentioning your trim to the breaker so they can match the configuration you have.

2014 is a transition year for the i20, as Hyundai moved from the first generation (2008–2014) to the second generation (2014–2020) during that model year. This boundary matters for the horn because the two generations use different connectors and mounting arrangements, so a 2014 car could be either, depending on when it was built and registered. Give the breaker your registration plate and they will be able to confirm exactly which generation you have and match the correct part.

Hyundai does use common horn suppliers and specifications across its range, so there is a chance a horn from another model such as the i10 or i30 could be electrically compatible, but the mounting bracket and connector position may differ. This is not something that can be guaranteed without checking the specific part numbers, so ask the breaker to compare the horn from your i20's generation against any alternative they have in stock before you commit.

The horn is mounted in the engine bay on both body styles and the location and specification are the same regardless of whether your i20 is a 3-door or 5-door variant. Body style does not affect horn fitment, so you do not need to specify it when sourcing the part – generation and model year are what matter.