Hyundai H1 Headliner
We source headliner for every H1 generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai H1 Headliner?
The headliner is the foam-backed fabric panel that covers the inside of your Hyundai roof. It sags first around the mirror mount and the sunroof aperture on older Accent, Sonata and Elantra cars, once the factory adhesive gives up under a South African summer.
Signs You Need New Headliner
H1 Headliner: what actually decides fitment
What changes across the range
Sold here across the original Starex, then the TQ iLoad, iMax and Grand Starex, the H1 is not one car for parts purposes — it is several.
Panel van, bus and people-mover bodies on the same TQ base take different rear-end, glass and trim parts, so tell us the body style, not just the model.
Worth knowing: the H1no Kia equivalent — the H1 is its own commercial platform.
What we check on headliner
- •The generation code, because H1 parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this H1 was sold with 2.4 petrol on selected Grand Starex derivatives, D4CB 2.5 CRDi and 2.5 TD on the earlier Starex
- •The trim level, the interior colour, and whether the car has leather or cloth
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the H1 is mostly shuttle, tour and staff-transport work, which means very high annual mileage and a strong bias towards diesel injection, turbo and clutch components. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
H1 Headliner: Common Questions
Will headliner from another H1 fit mine?
Not automatically. The H1 sold in South Africa as the original Starex, then the TQ iLoad, iMax and Grand Starex, and panel van, bus and people-mover bodies on the same TQ base take different rear-end, glass and trim parts, so tell us the body style, not just the model. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source headliner for the H1 if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The H1 no Kia equivalent — the H1 is its own commercial platform, which gives us a second catalogue to search when Hyundai-listed stock runs out. We will tell you what we are quoting rather than leaving you to guess.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai headliner?
A full retrim through an SA auto-upholsterer typically runs R2,600-R6,200 depending on panel size and fabric choice. A used headliner through Pro Hyundai Spares costs less, but matching colour and condition is the challenge.
How do you fix a sagging headliner in a Hyundai?
The proper fix is dropping the panel, stripping the old fabric and foam and bonding new material with high-temp trim adhesive. Pins and tacks are a short-term trick that leaves visible dots and rarely outlasts one summer.
What causes a Hyundai headliner to sag?
The factory polyurethane foam between fabric and roof board breaks down after 10-15 years of heat and UV. SA summers, black cars and cars parked outside accelerate it. The foam turns to dust, so the fabric has nothing to hold onto.
Can you repair a Hyundai headliner without replacing it?
Small sags near edges respond to careful re-gluing with 3M Super 77 or similar. Large central sags almost always need a full retrim, because the foam layer itself is gone and glue alone will not hold the weight.
Where can I buy a Hyundai headliner in South Africa?
Pro Hyundai Spares sources used headliners for the Accent, Sonata, Elantra and Creta. Most owners end up at a local trim shop for a retrim instead. Send us your VIN and we will quote both options side by side.
Tell us which H1 you have
The H1 sold here as the original Starex, then the TQ iLoad, iMax and Grand Starex, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.