Used Hyundai i30 Radiator Fan

The second-generation i30 (Mk2) ran from 2012 to 2017, with a facelift arriving in 2015, so both years sit within the same generation but on either side of that facelift boundary. Engine code compatibility is the key factor — if both cars share the same engine code the fan is more likely to cross over, but mounting brackets or ancillary fixings can change at a facelift point. Name your engine code (from your V5 or a VIN check) when asking for a quote, and confirm with the breaker whether the specific fan matches your pre- or post-facelift car before buying.

The first-generation i30 (Mk1) ran from 2007 to 2012, and the second-generation (Mk2) from 2012 to 2017 — these are entirely different platforms with different engine families, so the fan assemblies are not the same. Even where a similar engine code appeared across generations, the fan shroud, motor dimensions and mounting points typically differ. Always supply your registration or engine code to the breaker so they can pull the correct fan for your specific generation.

Trim level does not determine which radiator fan is fitted to an i30 — the fan follows the engine and cooling system, not the badge on the boot. An SE and a Premium car with the same engine code will use the same fan. The only meaningful variables are engine code, fuel type, and model year, so focus on those details when speaking to a breaker.

Petrol and diesel variants of the i30 can differ in their cooling demands, and the fan motor or shroud specification may not be identical across fuel types even within the same generation. The engine code is the most reliable guide — supply it to the breaker rather than relying on fuel type alone. Confirm with the breaker that the fan they have matches your exact engine code before purchasing.

Body style has no bearing on radiator fan fitment — the fan is determined by the engine and cooling system, not whether the car has three or five doors. A 2009 i30 sits in the first-generation Mk1 range (2007–2012), so the engine code from your V5 is the detail that matters most when sourcing a used fan from a breaker.

Both years fall within the Mk2 generation (2012–2017), but the 2015 facelift sits between them, meaning there may be ancillary or mounting differences even on the same 1.6 CRDi engine code. If the engine codes match exactly, compatibility is plausible, but you should confirm with the breaker against your registration that no mid-production changes affect the fan assembly for your specific build date.