Used Hyundai i40 Crankshaft

Yes, every internal combustion engine has a crankshaft, and the i40 is no different — all variants of the i40, whether petrol or diesel, have one as a fundamental engine component. The crankshaft is the core rotating part that converts piston motion into drive, so there is no drivetrain or body style variant of the i40 that lacks one. This is not a specialist or optional component, so used examples are available from breakers who have dismantled i40 engines.

The Hyundai i40 was sold in the UK from 2011 to 2019 as a single generation with no major generational split, though minor production updates occurred across that period. Year does matter to the extent that it helps confirm which exact engine was fitted to your car, and the engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker. Two i40s of different years can share the same engine code and therefore the same crankshaft, so always quote the engine code rather than relying on year alone.

No — the petrol and diesel engines in the i40 are entirely different units with different crankshafts; a 1.6 GDI petrol crankshaft will not interchange with a 1.7 CRDi diesel crankshaft. Fuel type is one of the most important fitment factors for internal engine components, and mixing them is not possible. Always confirm your exact engine code with the breaker to ensure you are quoted the correct crankshaft for your specific engine.

No — body style has no bearing whatsoever on crankshaft fitment, as the crankshaft is determined entirely by the engine fitted to the car, not the body it sits in. An i40 saloon and an i40 Tourer with the same engine code will use an identical crankshaft. Simply confirm your engine code with the breaker and ignore body style when searching for this part.

No — i40 trim levels such as S, Active, Style, Premium, and Premium Sport do not affect crankshaft fitment at all, as trim differences relate to equipment and cosmetics rather than engine internals. What matters is which engine was actually fitted to your specific car, since some trim levels were available with more than one engine option. Check your engine code on the V5 or via a VIN check and supply that to the breaker rather than the trim name.

If the engine code is identical, there is a strong chance the crankshaft will be compatible, as the crankshaft itself is defined by the engine design rather than the model year. However, ancillary components, sensor locations, or mounting details may have changed at various points during the i40's production run between 2011 and 2019, and these differences are not always well-documented. Confirm directly with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as they can cross-reference the part against your specific vehicle.