Used Hyundai i30 Window Switch

The first-generation i30 ran from 2007 to 2012, so a 2008 and a 2011 are within the same generation, which is a good starting point for compatibility. However, you also need to match the door count (3-door or 5-door), as the front door switches differ between body styles, and confirm the side (NS for passenger/left, OS for driver/right). Check with the breaker against both registrations before buying, as minor running changes can affect switch design even within a generation.

The first-generation i30 covers 2007–2012 and the second generation covers 2012–2017, so these are distinct platforms and the window switches are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Always treat a generation boundary as a hard stop and confirm with a breaker using both registrations rather than assuming compatibility. Picking a switch from the correct generation is the essential first step.

Yes, this matters significantly — window switches are side-specific because the switch cluster on the driver's door (OS, offside/right in the UK) typically controls all windows, while the passenger door (NS, nearside/left) usually has a single switch. Always tell the breaker which side you need, along with your registration, to make sure you get the correct unit.

Electric front windows were standard across most i30 trim levels from the first generation onward, so a window switch will exist on the vast majority of i30s. Lower entry-level trims on early first-generation cars may have had manual front windows, so if you're unsure whether your specific car has electric windows, check your vehicle before ordering. If your car does have electric windows, a window switch will be the correct part to source.

Trim level does not generally affect the fitment of the window switch itself, as the switch is determined by generation, body style (3-door or 5-door), and side (NS/OS) rather than trim grade. You may find cosmetic differences such as the finish or surround colour between trims, but the underlying switch should interchange between equivalent trims on the same generation and body style. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain, as there can be minor variations across the range.

The second-generation i30 (2012–2017) received a facelift in 2015, so a 2014 car is pre-facelift within that generation. Whether switches interchange across the 2015 facelift boundary is not guaranteed, as interior trim and switch designs can be updated at a facelift; confirm with the breaker using your exact registration to be sure you're getting the right part.