Second Hand Hyundai i40 Steering Rack

The Hyundai i40 was sold in the UK from 2011 to 2019, with a facelift introduced in 2015 that brought some running gear revisions. For steering rack purposes, the key split is pre-facelift (2011–2015) versus post-facelift (2015–2019), and you should confirm with the breaker that the rack they have matches your specific year against your registration. Never assume any rack from the full production run will drop straight in without that check.

This crosses the 2015 facelift boundary, so fitment is not straightforward — a 2013 unit is pre-facelift and a 2016 unit is post-facelift, and there may be differences in mounting points or steering column interfaces. You should give the breaker both registration numbers and let them cross-reference the part numbers before agreeing a sale. Do not assume the racks are interchangeable across that boundary.

Engine size can influence power steering system specification, as heavier or more powerful variants sometimes use a differently rated rack, so it is worth telling the breaker whether your car has the 1.6 petrol, 1.7 CRDi diesel, or 2.0 petrol engine. Match the engine as well as the year to give yourself the best chance of a correct fit. Always confirm against your registration rather than assuming all i40 racks are identical across the engine range.

Trim level does not affect steering rack fitment on the i40 — the rack is part of the running gear and is not changed between Classic, Style, Premium, or SE grades. What trim level does affect is features like heated seats or alloy wheel size, none of which are relevant to the steering rack. Concentrate on matching the year and engine to your car rather than worrying about badge level.

The i40 was sold in the UK in both saloon and estate (Tourer) body styles, and in most cases the steering rack is shared between them as the front subframe and steering geometry are largely the same platform. That said, confirm the body style with the breaker against both registrations to rule out any variant-specific differences, particularly across the facelift year of 2015. Never fit a part without that verification.

The i40 uses an electric power steering rack rather than a hydraulic one, so you need to make sure the replacement unit is also the correct electric-assist type and ideally has a matching torque sensor specification. Some electric racks require coding to the vehicle after fitting, which your garage or an auto-electrician would need to carry out. Confirm the exact part number and whether coding will be needed before you buy from the breaker.