Used Hyundai i30 Parking Sensor

Parking sensors were available on the Hyundai i30 as a factory-fitted option or standard feature on higher trim levels across its generations, so the part does genuinely exist on this model. They were not fitted to every car though — lower-spec trims often left the factory without them, meaning a car that never had sensors won't have the wiring loom needed to simply plug a replacement in. Always confirm with the breaker that your specific registered vehicle was factory-fitted with parking sensors before ordering.

The Mk1 i30 ran from 2007 to 2012 and the Mk2 from 2012 to 2017, and these are distinct generations with different bumper designs, connector types, and control modules. Sensors from a Mk1 are very unlikely to be a direct plug-and-play fit on a Mk2 without modification. Stick to sourcing sensors from the same generation as your car, and confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration.

The Mk2 i30 received a facelift around 2015 which brought revised bumper styling, and this is exactly the kind of boundary where sensor fitment can change even within the same generation. The sensors themselves may be physically similar, but bumper mounting points and harness routing can differ. We'd recommend confirming with the breaker whether the part number matches your pre- or post-facelift build date before buying.

For parking sensors, trim level (SE, SE Nav, N Line, Premium and so on) does not fundamentally change the sensor unit itself — the same sensor type tends to be used across the range on cars that were factory-fitted with them. What you may find is cosmetic differences: sensors are colour-coded or painted to match the bumper, so a sensor from a different-coloured car will need repainting. Confirm the colour finish with the breaker, but otherwise trim level alone should not prevent fitment on a like-for-like generation match.

Front and rear parking sensors on the i30 are not the same part — while the individual sensor pucks may look identical and sometimes share the same part number, the control modules and wiring looms are separate systems. Always specify to the breaker whether you need the front or rear sensor (and which position — nearside or offside if replacing an individual unit) to make sure you get the right part. Buying the wrong loom or module is a common and avoidable mistake.

The Mk3 i30 launched in 2017 and represents a significant platform change from the Mk2, with a different bumper design, updated electronics, and revised connector layouts. Fitting Mk3 sensors to a Mk1 or Mk2 i30 would not be a straightforward swap and is unlikely to work without significant modification. Source sensors from the same generation as your vehicle and confirm fitment with the breaker using your registration number.