Second Hand Hyundai i40 Front Cross Member

The Hyundai i40 was produced from 2011 to 2019, with a facelift introduced in 2015 that brought updated front-end styling and some mechanical revisions. For a front cross member, the facelift year is a relevant boundary, so always tell the breaker your exact registration to confirm whether a pre-facelift (2011–2014) or post-facelift (2015–2019) part is the right match. Never assume a cross member from either side of 2015 will swap straight over without checking.

Your 2013 car is a pre-facelift i40 and your 2016 is a post-facelift model, so these sit on either side of the 2015 facelift boundary. Whether the front cross member crosses that boundary is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as running gear mounting points and front subframe geometry can change at a facelift. Give the breaker both VINs or reg plates so they can check part numbers before you commit.

Engine size can influence the front subframe on a car like the i40 because larger or heavier engines sometimes require different mounting provisions or bracing. The i40 was offered with a range of petrol and diesel engines of varying sizes, so it is worth telling the breaker your exact engine code alongside your registration. Do not assume a cross member from a 1.6 car will be identical to one from a 2.0, even within the same model year.

Trim level alone does not affect the front cross member on the i40; the SE, Style, Premium, and Active grades share the same fundamental bodyshell and suspension geometry. You may find minor cosmetic differences on parts pulled from different trim cars, but these are irrelevant for fitment of a structural component like the cross member. Focus on matching the year range and engine size rather than the trim badge.

The i40 was sold in the UK in both saloon and Tourer estate bodystyles, but the front cross member sits ahead of the firewall in an area that is generally shared across bodystyles on the same platform. That said, you should confirm with the breaker whether the part number is identical between saloon and Tourer, as there can be exceptions depending on model year. Quoting your registration plate is the safest way to ensure the breaker pulls the correct part.

Always give the breaker your full registration number and, ideally, your VIN, so they can cross-reference the part number from the donor vehicle against your car's specification. Mention your engine size and whether your car is a pre-2015 or post-2015 model, as these are the key variables for this part. A reputable UK breaker will check both before quoting, but the responsibility to confirm compatibility sits with you and the seller before any money changes hands.