Hyundai i10 Right Front Seat
Whether your i10 is an early or late build, we match the right front seat to your derivative rather than to the badge
What Are Hyundai i10 Right Front Seat?
In a South African Hyundai the right front seat is the driver’s, which is why it is almost always the one that has given up first — the outer bolster tears where you slide across it and the foam collapses under the one occupant the car always carries. Ordering a used one is less about the seat than about what is bolted underneath it: side-airbag and pre-tensioner wiring, and on some derivatives an occupant sensor. Match the trim level and the interior colour, and be aware that a cloth seat from a Motion or GL car will not simply drop into a leather Elite or Executive interior. If the airbag light has come on since the seat was last out, suspect the connector under the base before you suspect the module.
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Getting the right right front seat for your i10 first time
Does one right front seat listing cover every i10?
No. Sold here across PA, then the Grand i10 BA, then AI3, the i10 is not one car for parts purposes — it is several.The original PA i10 and the later Grand i10 are separate platforms with separate parts catalogues — "i10" on its own is not enough to order from.
Which engine is in my i10?
SA-market cars were sold with Epsilon 1.1 (PA), Kappa 1.25 (Grand i10) and Kappa 1.2 (AI3). The code stamped on the block settles it — the badge on the boot does not.
What do you need from me to quote right front seat?
The trim level, the interior colour, and whether the car has leather or cloth. Trim level drives almost everything inside a Hyundai — seat fabric, console mouldings and switchgear all differ between base and Elite or Executive derivatives of the same car.
In South Africa the i10 is mostly first cars, driving-school fleets and short-hop city work, so components see far more cold starts per thousand kilometres than the odometer suggests. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Before You Order i10 Right Front Seat
Will right front seat from another i10 fit mine?
Not automatically. The i10 sold in South Africa as PA, then the Grand i10 BA, then AI3, and the original PA i10 and the later Grand i10 are separate platforms with separate parts catalogues — "i10" on its own is not enough to order from. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
How do you check right front seat actually fits a i10?
We work backwards from the VIN: generation first, then engine family, then whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within that generation. On the i10 specifically, the original PA i10 and the later Grand i10 are separate platforms with separate parts catalogues — "i10" on its own is not enough to order from.
Why is my Hyundai airbag warning light on?
Nine times out of ten it's a corroded or loose connector under the front seat controlling the seatbelt pre-tensioner or side airbag. We clean and re-seat the yellow plug and if the fault persists we scan codes before replacing the clockspring or squib.
How much does a used Hyundai front seat cost?
Used Hyundai front seats vary widely by trim — cloth is cheaper, leather and heated trims cost more. Get a free quote through our form with your model, year and trim level and we'll match a seat with intact airbag squib and working runners.
Where is the airbag/seatbelt pre-tensioner connector under a Hyundai seat?
It's the bright yellow plug usually at the front right of the seat base, clipped to the floorpan. Always disconnect the battery and wait 10 minutes before unplugging it — accidentally firing a pre-tensioner on the bench is dangerous and expensive.
Can I swap a front seat between Hyundai models?
Only if the floor mounts and wiring match, which usually means same generation and body style. A i20 MK1 seat won't bolt into an Accent, for example. We check compatibility by VIN and trim code before shipping to avoid mismatch returns.
Do I need to reset the airbag ECU after replacing a Hyundai seat?
Yes — any airbag code logged by the swap needs clearing with a compatible scan tool. We recommend GDS (Hyundai's Global Diagnostic System) or a reputable OBD specialist. Driving with a stored airbag fault means your airbags and pre-tensioners may be disarmed in a crash.
Learn More About Hyundai i10 Right Front Seat
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UK owner reports on Hyundai airbag warning light faults.
Let us confirm the right front seat before you buy
Photos of the old part and your VIN are usually all we need. We confirm the right front seat against your i10 before quoting, not after.