Used Hyundai i20 Wheel Hub

The Hyundai i20 runs across two main generations: the first generation (Mk1) covered 2008 to 2014, and the second generation (Mk2) ran from 2015 onwards, with a facelift arriving around 2018. Wheel hubs are part of the running gear and the design changed between these generations, so a Mk1 hub will not simply drop into a Mk2 car. Always quote your exact registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct unit.

These two cars sit either side of the Mk1-to-Mk2 generation boundary (Mk1 2008–2014, Mk2 from 2015), and the hub design changed between generations. A 2013 Mk1 hub is very unlikely to be a direct swap onto a 2015 Mk2 car, and you should not assume compatibility across that boundary. Confirm fitment with the breaker against both registrations before ordering.

It can do, because larger or more powerful engines sometimes pair with bigger brakes, and the wheel hub has to match the brake assembly it carries. On the i20 the difference between smaller engines such as the 1.2 and larger units like the 1.4 or 1.6 could mean a different hub specification, so engine size is worth stating when you contact a breaker. Give the breaker your full registration and engine details to make sure you get the right part.

Trim level alone does not affect which wheel hub you need – a Classic, SE, or Premium grade i20 of the same generation and engine size uses the same hub in the running gear. The trims differ mainly in interior and cosmetic equipment rather than suspension or brake components. Focus on matching generation, year, and engine size rather than trim when sourcing your hub.

Yes, it matters: front wheel hubs can be side-specific because of the way the bearing, ABS sensor ring, and steering geometry are set up, so a nearside (NS, driver's left) hub is not always interchangeable with an offside (OS, driver's right) one. Always tell the breaker which corner of the car you need, as well as whether it is a front or rear hub. Ordering the wrong side is a common and easily avoided mistake.

The Mk2 i20 received a facelift around 2018 and while the generation is the same, running-gear components including hubs can sometimes change during a mid-life update. Whether a pre-facelift Mk2 hub crosses over to the post-2018 facelift car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Giving the breaker both the donor car's and your car's registrations is the safest approach.