Hyundai Repair Costs

24 repair prices for Hyundai in Australia (AUD)

RepairTotal
Wheel Alignment$76-$152
Spark Plug Replacement$95-$285
Tyre Replacement (per tyre)$100-$250
Rear Brake Pad Replacement$117-$337
Air Conditioning Regas$120-$250
Car Battery Replacement$142-$380
Engine Oil & Filter Change$142-$285
Transmission Fluid Change$142-$380
rear-brake-pad-replacement$150-$500
Front Brake Pad Replacement$180-$450
Windscreen Replacement$190-$570
front-brake-pad-replacement$200-$500
Water Pump Replacement$250-$600
Shock Absorber Replacement$285-$665
Radiator Replacement$285-$855
Rear Brake Pads & Rotors$292-$487
Alternator Replacement$380-$855
Strut Replacement (per strut)$380-$760
Front Brake Pads & Rotors$450-$650
Timing Belt Replacement$500-$1000
Clutch Replacement$760-$1425
Timing Chain Replacement$1425-$2850
Head Gasket Replacement$1700-$2800
CVT Transmission Repair$1900-$4750

Mechanic's Verdict: Hyundai

★★★☆☆

The Theta II GDI engine is a time bomb — before buying, check the VIN against the engine class-action and recall list. The non-GDI MPI engines are far more reliable.

Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.

Hyundai ownership & common problems

What is Hyundai's warranty in Australia?

7 years / unlimited km (recently upgraded from 5 to match Kia, MG, Chery, GWM). Condition: all services must be done at an authorised Hyundai dealer, otherwise cover reverts to 5 years.

How much does Hyundai service cost?

Lifetime capped-price servicing covers every Hyundai from 1986 onward. A Venue costs about $1,545 over 5 years (~$259 per 12-month/15,000 km service). Intervals are 12 months / 10,000-15,000 km.

What are the most common Hyundai repairs?

Theta II 2.0L/2.4L GDI connecting-rod bearing failure (machining debris left in the block) is the major one — there is an active Australian class action covering 2011-onwards vehicles, with symptoms of engine knock, low oil pressure and stalling. Hyundai and Kia are also under investigation in Australia for engine fires. Avoid GDI turbo engines; the MPI naturally-aspirated engines are the safe pick.

How much do Hyundai i30 brake pads cost in Australia?

Hyundai i30 front brake pads cost $150-$350 per axle (parts + labour) at an independent shop — among the cheapest in the medium-car class because i30 shares its platform with the Kia Cerato, so pad availability is excellent and aftermarket options are plentiful. Rear pads are slightly cheaper at $120-$280. Add rotors at $200-$380 per pair if they're worn or grooved. The i30's non-turbr MPI brakes are gentle on rotors — one set of pads usually lasts 60,000-80,000 km.