Found under the hood of popular models like the Hyundai i20, i30, Venue, and the Kia Stonic and Rio, this engine won accolades—most notably the International Engine of the Year award in its class for three consecutive years (2016–2018). It was praised for its surprising torque and efficiency.
: This isn't a "failure" but a common performance complaint. The engine can feel "dead" below 2,000 RPM, making it difficult to pull away on hills or navigate underground parking without aggressive revving. Reliability Realities hyundai 10 tgdi engine problems