Hyundai i30 Headliner
Headliner to suit the Hyundai i30, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai i30 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
Before you order headliner for a i30
i30 owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — FD, GD and PD all sold here.N Line and standard derivatives differ in brakes, suspension and bumper mouldings — the badge on the boot changes the parts list, not just the trim.
Engine families fitted to the SA-market i30:
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.
Send us the trim level, the interior colour, and whether the car has leather or cloth with your enquiry and we will confirm the correct headliner against your car before anything is dispatched.
In South Africa the i30 is mostly bought by drivers who wanted a more solid-feeling hatch, and now aging into the independent aftermarket where the Kia cross-reference becomes genuinely useful. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai i30 Headliner — Questions We Get Asked
Will headliner from another i30 fit mine?
Not automatically. The i30 sold in South Africa as FD, GD and PD, and N Line and standard derivatives differ in brakes, suspension and bumper mouldings — the badge on the boot changes the parts list, not just the trim. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African i30 come with?
SA-market cars ran Beta II 2.0 (FD), Nu 1.8 (GD), 1.4 T-GDi (PD N Line), U-line 1.6 CRDi on selected derivatives. The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
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.
Not sure which headliner fits your i30?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct headliner for your exact i30 derivative.