Used Hyundai H1

What to know before buying: Hyundai H1

From 3 forum threads and 1 press test · updated 11/10/2026

What the reviews say

• An owner of a 2012 H1 2.5 praises its space, build quality, numerous storage compartments and practical sliding doors.[4]one source
• The same owner of a 2012 H1 2.5 reported no major problems after almost five years of use.[4]one source
• The owner of a 2008 H1 Tour with the 125 kW engine praised its performance and reported about 10 L/100 km in town and 8.5 L/100 km on the highway.[1]one source
• The owner of a 2008 H1 Tour found the front seats reasonably comfortable even after a 1,000 km journey.[1]one source
• After standing for a year, the H1 Tour started with a charged battery, braked normally and passed its inspection without problems.[3]one source

Typical faults

• On a 2008 H1 Tour, the front lamps cracked completely three times by roughly 130,000 km and were replaced under warranty.[1]one source

  2008–2008 · 125 kW

• The turbo failed on the same 2008 125 kW vehicle by roughly 130,000 km, shortly after its warranty expired.[1]one source

  2008–2008 · 125 kW

• The owner of a 2008 H1 Tour dealt with sliding-door central-locking failures ten times by roughly 130,000 km.[1]one source

  2008–2008 · 125 kW

• The same 2008 H1 Tour required an ABS sensor replacement by roughly 130,000 km.[1]one source

  2008–2008 · 125 kW

Which engine and version to take

• One owner liked the 125 kW engine in a 2008 H1 Tour: nearly 400 Nm delivered reasonably brisk performance despite the vehicle's considerable weight.[1][3]

What to check at the inspection

• On a 2008 125 kW version, inspect the front lamps carefully for cracks and evidence of previous replacement.[1]one source
• Lock and unlock both sliding doors repeatedly, testing the central locking from outside and inside.[1]one source
• On a 125 kW vehicle, check turbo operation and repair records; one 2008 example suffered a turbo failure by roughly 130,000 km.[1]one source
• Confirm that the ABS warning lamp goes out and scan for sensor-related faults.[1]one source
• Have the suspension, engine and transmission professionally inspected; a forum contributor called them weak points of the H1 under discussion.[2]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]tipcars.sk — Diskuze - Ojetý Hyundai H-1: potěší početnou rodinu? · forum
2. [2]autoplenum.de — Probleme mit Hyundai H1 o. Starex o. nicht ab Bj 2000 · forum
3. [3]tipcars.sk — Diskuze - Hyundai H 1 tour: zkušenosti po 8 letech ježdění · forum
4. [4]ojeteauto.cz — Hyundai H1 2,5 - recenze, poruchy, závady, hodnocení · press

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