Turbos for the H1, iLoad, iX35, Tucson, Santa Fe and Sorento — D4CB 2.5, D4HA 2.0 & D4HB 2.2 CRDi (BV43 / Garrett VGT) diesels, plus the G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi turbo-petrol. Shared with Kia. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
CRDi · VGT · T-GDi · Illustrative
Variable-geometry CRDi VGT units (D4CB 2.5, D4HA 2.0, D4HB 2.2 and the smaller D4FB 1.6) plus the G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi turbo-petrol. Suppliers cover the full H1, iLoad, iX35, Tucson, Santa Fe and Sorento range — Kia twins included.
Hyundai and Kia carry more than one part number per engine — the D4CB is 28200-4A480, the D4HA 28231-2F001, the D4HB 28231-2F100. Tell us your VIN and we match the exact unit.
Compare tested used pull-offs, reconditioned/exchange units and new aftermarket — and on the VGT turbos check the actuator is included and calibrated, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
Hyundai Turbochargers
Indicative SA pricing by engine and turbo code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Diesel Popular Code: BV43 · 28200-4A480 · 2.5 CRDi (D4CB)
Diesel Popular Code: Garrett GTB1752VK · 28231-2F001 · 2.0 CRDi (D4HA)
Diesel Code: Garrett GTB1752VLK · 28231-2F100 · 2.2 CRDi (D4HB)
Diesel Code: VGT (GT1544V / BV38 family) · 1.6 CRDi (D4FB)
Petrol Code: BorgWarner B01G · twin-scroll petrol · 1.6 T-GDi (G4FJ)
Product images are illustrative only — the exact turbo varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by engine and turbo code. Actual quotes depend on condition and whether the unit is used, reconditioned/exchange or new aftermarket — and whether the actuator is included on the VGT units.
| Engine / Turbo | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| H1 / iLoad / H100 / iMax / Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi — D4CB (BV43 VGT) | R6,800 – R10,350 |
| iX35 / Tucson / Santa Fe / Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi — D4HA (GTB1752VK) | from ~R5,500 |
| Santa Fe / Kia Sorento / Carnival 2.2 CRDi — D4HB (GTB1752VLK) | from ~R6,500 |
| i20 / i30 / Accent / Kia Ceed / Rio 1.6 CRDi — D4FB (VGT) | Request a quote |
| Kona / Veloster / i30 / Kia Seltos / Sportage 1.6 T-GDi — G4FJ | Request a quote |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Hyundai turbo comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Your old core is surrendered; the unit is stripped, rebuilt and balanced.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Hyundai's CRDi diesels run variable-geometry (VGT) turbos shared with Kia; the newer 1.6 T-GDi petrol runs a twin-scroll unit. Find your engine family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact part.
Vanes & actuator adjust boost — soot makes them stick
The big-seller SA unit — the BV43 variable-geometry turbo whose vanes and actuator gum up with soot. Shared with the first-gen Kia Sorento.
The Garrett GTB1752VK (2.0) and GTB1752VLK (2.2) VGT units on the SUV range — same vane-sticking story, shared with Kia Sportage, Sorento and Carnival.
Newer units — heat & wastegate rather than VGT vanes
The twin-scroll turbo-petrol on the Kona, Veloster and i30 1.6T — failures run to heat cycling, oil coking and the wastegate. Shared with Kia Seltos, Ceed and Soul.
The smaller 1.6 CRDi diesel VGT (GT1544V / BV38-family) on the i20, i30, Accent and Tucson 1.6 — thinner SA salvage, so it's usually priced on a quote.
A bare CHRA "core" is only the centre cartridge — not a complete turbo with actuator and housings. It's cheaper, but check exactly what's included before you compare prices. On the VGT diesels especially, confirm the actuator is part of the deal.
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On the CRDi VGT diesels especially, most of these point to sticking vanes or a tired actuator rather than a dead turbo — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A turbo lives or dies on clean oil and heat management. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
Most people looking for a Hyundai turbo in South Africa drive an H1, iX35, Tucson or Santa Fe — and most of the demand sits on the diesel CRDi engines shared across Hyundai and Kia. The D4CB 2.5, D4HA 2.0 and D4HB 2.2 all use a variable-geometry turbo (VGT), where the vanes and actuator adjust boost across the rev range. When those vanes gum up with carbon and soot you get power loss, limp mode and a tell-tale whistle — the single most common reason owners end up here. Because the engines are shared, the same turbo fits the matching Kia — the D4CB in the first-generation Sorento, the D4HA in the Sportage, and the D4HB in the Sorento and Carnival/Sedona. If you are stripping a car rather than buying one part, our Hyundai stripping-for-spares listings are worth a look too.
The biggest trap is buying the wrong part number. Hyundai and Kia fit more than one turbo per engine across the years — the D4CB 2.5 CRDi appears as 28200-4A480 (among others), the D4HA 2.0 as 28231-2F001 and the D4HB 2.2 as 28231-2F100. Confirm yours by VIN or engine number before you buy. If you are weighing up the whole engine rather than just the turbo, it is worth comparing a used Hyundai engine or gearbox at the same time so you can plan the full job — see the related-parts links below.
VGT symptoms — power loss, limp mode, whistling, black smoke — are often the actuator or a stuck vane rather than a completely dead turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked DPF can mimic exactly the same signs. It pays to have the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full unit, and to compare a used or reconditioned turbo against an actuator or clean-and-recon. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Hyundai and Kia turbo suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
It depends on the engine and condition. The most in-demand unit is the D4CB 2.5 CRDi (BV43 VGT) fitted to the H1, iLoad, H100, iMax and first-generation Kia Sorento — it runs roughly R6,800 – R10,350, with used pull-offs at the lower end and new aftermarket or reconditioned units higher. The D4HA 2.0 CRDi (iX35, Tucson, Sportage) is indicatively from around R5,500 and the D4HB 2.2 CRDi (Santa Fe, Sorento, Carnival) from around R6,500. The smaller 1.6 CRDi (D4FB) and the 1.6 T-GDi turbo-petrol (G4FJ) are best priced on a quote as SA used stock is thinner. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.
The most common cause on the variable-geometry (VGT) diesel units — the D4CB, D4HA, D4HB and D4FB — is the VGT vanes and actuator sticking with carbon and soot. That shows up as power loss, going into limp mode, a whistling or whining noise, or black smoke. Sometimes it is just the actuator or a clean and recon rather than a whole turbo, and worn injectors or a blocked DPF can mimic the same symptoms, so it is worth having it properly diagnosed before buying a full unit. The 1.6 T-GDi (G4FJ) is a petrol twin-scroll turbo, so its issues run more to heat cycling, oil coking and the wastegate.
On the diesels, yes — the CRDi engines are shared across both brands, so the turbo is the same unit. The D4CB 2.5 CRDi is in the Hyundai H1 / iLoad / H100 / iMax and the first-generation Kia Sorento. The D4HA 2.0 CRDi covers the iX35, Tucson, Santa Fe 2.0 and the Kia Sportage. The D4HB 2.2 CRDi covers the Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Kia Carnival/Sedona. The D4FB 1.6 CRDi is shared with the Kia Ceed and Rio, and the G4FJ 1.6 T-GDi petrol with the Kia Seltos, Sportage, Ceed and Soul. Because part numbers still vary by year and spec, confirm the exact unit by VIN.
All three are common in SA. A used pull-off is the cheapest and fine if it has been tested and comes with some warranty. A reconditioned or exchange unit (you surrender your old core) is usually quote-only and carries a longer warranty. New aftermarket or OEM-grade units cost the most but are brand new. On the VGT units especially, check whether the actuator is included and calibrated. Watch out for cheap "CHRA core" listings — a bare centre cartridge is not a complete turbo with actuator and housings.
Confirm it by VIN or engine number — Hyundai and Kia carry more than one part number per engine across the model years. The D4CB 2.5 CRDi appears as 28200-4A480 (and other numbers by year); the D4HA 2.0 CRDi as 28231-2F001; the D4HB 2.2 CRDi as 28231-2F100; and the D4FB 1.6 CRDi runs GT1544V or BV38-family VGT numbers depending on the year. Tell us your model, year and engine (and ideally your VIN) when you request a quote and verified suppliers will confirm the exact unit before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Tested used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket units usually 6–12 months. Because a failed turbo can be caused by oil-supply or DPF issues, a good supplier will also advise on fitting the correct oil feed/return and priming the unit. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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