Hyundai i20 Track Rod Replacement Parts

The i20 has run across distinct generations — the first generation covered roughly 2008 to 2014, and the second generation (often called the GB) ran from 2014 to 2020, with a third generation arriving from 2020 onwards — and track rod dimensions and end fittings differ between these generations, so parts are not considered interchangeable across that boundary. If you are looking at, say, a 2013 donor car for a 2015 car, confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying, as the changeover means the part will very likely not fit. Sticking within the same generation gives you the best chance of a match.

Track rods on the i20 are part of the steering linkage rather than the braking or drivetrain system, and on a front-wheel-drive car like the i20 the engine size does not typically alter the track rod specification. Provided both cars are from the same generation, the 1.2 and 1.4 variants are generally considered to share the same steering geometry setup, so fitment is unlikely to be affected by engine size alone. Always confirm with the breaker against both registrations to be certain.

Yes — track rods are side-specific, so the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) are not interchangeable. When asking a breaker for a quote, always specify which side you need, ideally confirmed by your mechanic, to avoid being sent the wrong part. Getting this wrong means the part will simply not fit correctly.

Trim level does not affect track rod fitment on the i20; the steering geometry is consistent across trims within the same generation regardless of whether the car is badged Classic, SE, Active, or Premium. You may find minor cosmetic differences on parts from different specs, but the track rod itself is a mechanical steering component unaffected by trim. Confirm generation match with the breaker and you can safely look across the trim range.

2014 sits right at the changeover between the first generation (2008–2014) and the second generation (2014 onwards), which means a 2014 car could be either generation depending on when in the year it was registered. A 2013 donor car is first generation, so whether those parts will fit your 2014 car depends entirely on which generation your car actually is — check the breaker against your exact registration rather than relying on the year alone. This is one of those boundary cases where getting the confirmation right before purchasing is essential.

Yes, the Hyundai i20 is a front-wheel-drive car with a conventional rack-and-pinion steering setup, so it does have track rods and track rod ends on both sides. These are sometimes listed separately by breakers — the track rod (inner) connects to the steering rack, while the track rod end (outer) is the threaded joint that connects to the hub — so make sure you specify which component you actually need when requesting a quote. Your mechanic will be able to confirm which part has worn or failed before you approach a breaker.