Hyundai i20 Steering Rack Replacement Parts

The Hyundai i20 runs across two main generations: the first generation (Mk1) covered 2008 to 2014, and the second generation (Mk2) ran from 2014 onwards, with a facelift arriving around 2018. Steering racks are generally generation-specific, so a Mk1 rack and a Mk2 rack are not considered a straight swap. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact build date and specification of the rack they have.

A 2013 i20 is a Mk1 (2008–2014) and a 2015 i20 is a Mk2 (2014 onwards), so these sit either side of a generation boundary. Parts that cross that boundary are not a reliable match, and whether any overlap exists in the rack design is something you need to confirm with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

For a car in the i20's weight class, steering rack fitment is primarily tied to the generation rather than engine size, as the rack design does not typically change between the smaller and larger petrol or diesel units in this range. That said, it is worth quoting your exact engine size to the breaker so they can cross-reference the part number and be certain the rack they have matches your car.

Trim level – whether that's SE, Active, Premium, or any other grade – does not affect steering rack fitment on the i20, as the rack is determined by generation and not by how the car is equipped inside or out. You may find cosmetic differences on parts pulled from different trim cars (such as wiring loom routing or ancillary brackets), but the rack itself should be the same unit across trims within the same generation. Confirm the generation and build date with the breaker and you can disregard trim entirely.

The Mk2 i20 facelift arrived around 2018, and while both sit within the same generation, whether the steering rack changed at that point is something you need to confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. Generation-level parts often carry across a facelift, but mid-generation engineering updates can sometimes affect running gear components, so it is not safe to assume without checking the part numbers.

Give the breaker your full registration number, as this lets them check the exact build date, engine, and specification against the rack they have in stock. It is also worth asking whether the rack is electric power-assisted (EPAS) or hydraulic, as this changed during the model's production life and the two types are not interchangeable. A good breaker will cross-reference part numbers rather than match on year alone, which is the safest approach for any used steering rack.