Hyundai recalls

The vehicle three way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. This may result in a risk of the affected component melting.

Fix: Replacement of the three way coolant valve.

8,215 vehicles · built 14 Feb 2024 to 14 Apr 2026

Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.

Fix: High Voltage Battery Software Update or replacement if required.

8,299 vehicles · built 6 Dec 2018 to 16 Jul 2022

Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.

Fix: Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.

25,056 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2018 to 15 Jul 2023

The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. The malfunction indicator light MIL on the vehicle instrument cluster may illuminate when this symptom occurs and if ignored and the vehicle continues to be driven the vehicle may lose motive power.

Fix: The affected vehicles will have the fuel pump replaced as a permanent solution

13,610 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2021 to 25 Apr 2023

Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.

Fix: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.

• IONIQ 5: 614 vehicles · built 7 Jul 2025 to 4 Nov 2025
• : 705 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2025 to 16 Oct 2025
• KONA SX2: 987 vehicles · built 3 Jul 2025 to 3 Nov 2025
• SANTA FE: 1,143 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2025 to 24 Oct 2025
• IONIQ 5 N: 1 vehicle · built 19 Sep 2025 to 14 Oct 2025

Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.

Fix: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.

• TUCSON: 3,227 vehicles · built 13 Aug 2025 to 12 Nov 2025
• TUCSON: vehicle count not given · built 13 Aug 2025 to 3 Nov 2025

Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator may not deploy as intended. This may result in a component entering into the vehicle occupant compartment.

Fix: The DAB Inflator will be replaced.

13 vehicles · built 7 Oct 2008 to 3 Jun 2009

The vehicle charge port door outer panel may have insufficient engagement between the outer panel retaining hooks and the charging port door increasing the risk of detachment during operation.

Fix: To rectify this issue the charge port door outer panel assembly will be adhered as a permanent solution.

4,245 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2022 to 3 Jan 2025

The vehicle fixings underneath the passenger front seat may have not been fitted with protection caps.

Fix: To rectify this concern protective caps will be installed to the fixings

1,289 vehicles · built 8 Aug 2024 to 16 Apr 2025

The fuel tank may have been produced with a manufacturing defect which may result in fuel leakage in a limited number of vehicles

Fix: The fuel tank will be replaced to correct the potential concern.

144 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2025 to 25 Oct 2025

The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. In case of a fuel pump malfunction the instrument cluster warning light may illuminate and if ignored the vehicle may lose motive power.

Fix: The affected vehicles will have the fuel pump replaced as a permanent solution.

17,084 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Jan 2023

Hyundai has identified that the alternator electrical wiring harness may be incorrectly tightened within the engine bay junction box which may result in a high electrical resistance.

Fix: Inspect and instal new retaining nut or wiring harness

3,517 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2010 to 22 Nov 2018

The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance).

Fix: Engine control unit software update

3,225 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2022 to 7 Sep 2023

The vehicle exhaust gas recirculation valve may have an internal short circuit which in some cases may result in the vehicle engine stalling.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the exhaust gas recirculation valve replaced

547 vehicles · built 27 Mar 2024 to 20 May 2024

On affected vehicles after driving though abnormally wet weather or flood water the starter motor may become contaminated which could result in a short circuit within the starter motor.

Fix: Replace the starter motor.

50 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2013 to 16 Mar 2016

The rear inlet and outlet heater coolant hoses may melt due to the diesel particulate filter overheating during regeneration

Fix: Install modified hoses.

5,735 vehicles · built 8 May 2015 to 27 Nov 2020

Some Santa Fe (MX5) vehicles may experience the main floor wiring harness becoming damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly.

Fix: The affected vehicles will be inspected and the main wiring harness will be secured and routed as specified within the Technical Service Bulletin. In the event the main wiring harness is damaged the main floor wire harness will be replaced

• SANTA FE: 173 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2024 to 4 Jul 2024
• SANTA FE: 557 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2024 to 4 Jul 2024

On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.

Fix: The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box

• VELOSTER: 2,845 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2011 to 31 Oct 2014
• IX35 FUEL CELL: 6 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2013 to 31 Oct 2014
• I40: 17,893 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2010 to 31 Oct 2014
• IX35 EL: 31,188 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2011 to 7 Nov 2013
• SANTA FE: 5,306 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2011 to 31 Oct 2014
• TQ: 3,825 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2006 to 31 Oct 2014

On affected vehicles they may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive

Fix: On all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software will be updated

759 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2023 to 23 Dec 2023

On affected vehicles they may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive

Fix: On all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software will be updated

770 vehicles · built 28 Mar 2023 to 15 Jan 2024

On affected vehicles the rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive.

Fix: On all affected vehicles replace the affected driveshaft and check properly fastened

• IONIQ 5: 134 vehicles · built 30 Jan 2023 to 28 Feb 2023
• IONIQ 6: 93 vehicles · built 26 Jan 2023 to 23 Feb 2023

On affected vehicles the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may be come defective and stop charging the 12volt battery this can result in the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode

Fix: On all affected vehicles update the ICCU software and check and replace if necessary the ICCU and fuse.

• IONIQ 5: 16,297 vehicles · built 13 Jan 2021 to 29 Feb 2024
• IONIQ 6: 2,538 vehicles · built 28 Sep 2022 to 4 Mar 2024

On affected vehicles a risk of an electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles crush shields will be installed to protect the wiring

• KONA SX2 1.0 T GDI: 1,910 vehicles · built 17 Apr 2023 to 30 Dec 2023
• KONA SX2 1.6 T GDI: 394 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2023 to 5 Jan 2024

The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition

Fix: Check the installation of the side curtain airbag installation and rectify or replace the curtain airbag as required.

• TUCSON NX4E: vehicle count not given · built 13 Apr 2021 to 21 Aug 2023
• TUCSON NX4E: 1,781 vehicles · built 13 Apr 2021 to 21 Aug 2023

Certain Tucson vehicles equipped with rear door power windows may experience a malfunction of the anti-pinch function during its operation.

Fix: Both left-hand and right-hand rear door power window regulator motors will be replaced.

2,746 vehicles · built 7 Mar 2023 to 5 Apr 2023

Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced.�

Fix: Inspect and remove the vacuum pump oil passage mesh if installed.

• I30PDE: 6,518 vehicles · built 25 Oct 2018 to 15 Jul 2020
• TUCSON TLE: 6,518 vehicles · built 23 Oct 2018 to 27 Oct 2020

Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.

Fix: Inspect the electronic power control unit and replace the component if required.

1,121 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2020 to 2 Sep 2020

The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak.

Fix: Inspect the vehicle fuel tank and replace it if required.

20 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2022 to 21 Jun 2022

Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.

Fix: Install front seat belt pretensioner protection caps to both front seat belts.

• SANTA FE TM PE: 1,894 vehicles · built 25 Jun 2020 to 13 Aug 2022
• SANTA FE TM PHEV: 1,894 vehicles · built 18 Jan 2021 to 16 Aug 2022
• SANTA FE TM HEV: 1,894 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2020 to 14 Jul 2022

Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.

Fix: Visually inspect the tandem pump drive belt and mesh filter within the pump assembly and modify where appropriate. If the tandem pump drive belt is defective replace the pump and the drive belt.

• KONA OS: 187 vehicles · built 4 Dec 2018 to 21 Jun 2020
• I40 VF: 187 vehicles · built 20 Dec 2018 to 30 May 2019

Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.

Fix: Conduct a software update to the DCT transmission control unit (TCU).

• KONA OS N: 376 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2020 to 3 May 2022
• SANTA FE TM: 376 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2020 to 3 Jun 2022

The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label.

Fix: Replace the vehicle identification number label with an amended VIN label.

1,078 vehicles · built 5 Jul 2022 to 19 Nov 2022

The vehicle immobiliser may not function correctly due to incorrect vehicle software.

Fix: Apply a software update to the Hybrid Control Unit to correct the immobiliser operation.

4,023 vehicles · built 15 Feb 2021 to 19 Oct 2022

Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive

Fix: Apply a software update to the transmission control unit.

447 vehicles · built 24 Feb 2021 to 14 Apr 2022

It is possible hydrogen gas may leak from the fuel line receptacle (fuel filler connection)

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the receptacle. If measurement standards are not met replace the receptacle and fuel line-related parts

5 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2017 to 4 Dec 2018

The MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) may become illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and a low-pressure error code stored in the vehicle�s ECU. The high-pressure fuel pump may also become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly.

Fix: The fuel filter will be replaced with a revised part and the high-pressure fuel pump will be replaced if required.

64 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2018 to 8 Oct 2021

Some vehicles might experience hydrogen gas detection sensor failure.

Fix: The fuel processing system mounting sensor stack mounting sensor and hydrogen tank mounting sensor will be replaced.

30 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2017 to 5 Oct 2021

Vehicles fitted with a rear right seat belt pretensioner within the affected production range may experience abnormal performance of the pretensioner during deployment

Fix: Inspect the bar code on the rear right hand seatbelt assembly and replace if found within the affected production range with a countermeasure part.

212 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2020 to 16 Oct 2020

The subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment.

Fix: Replace the front right hand seatbelt assembly with a countermeasure part.

210 vehicles · built 25 May 2020 to 6 Oct 2020

The electronic parking pawl actuator system may disengage the Park (�P�) position.

Fix: A software update will be applied to the SCU (Shift By Wire Control Unit) to prevent the issue from occurring.

6,061 vehicles · built 10 Sep 2020 to 3 May 2022

The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.

Fix: Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.

• SANTA FE: 80,559 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2015 to 18 Jan 2018
• IX35 EL: 80,559 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2013 to 25 Jun 2015
• IX35: 80,559 vehicles · built 6 Aug 2013 to 2 Jun 2015

The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors.

Fix: Replace the instrument cluster assembly.

36 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2021 to 6 Dec 2021

The accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released.

Fix: The software will be updated within the Electric Power Control Unit and an additional ground cable will be installed to the 3-phase motor.

1,139 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2016 to 29 Jun 2019

A manufacturing defect may be present within the right-hand rear brake calliper which may result in impaired brake performance.

Fix: Visually inspect and if the right-hand rear brake calliper is confirmed to be fitted with the affected batch code (1J24) it will be replaced.

• TUCSON NX4E: 1,706 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
• TUCSON NX4E HEV/PHEV: 1,706 vehicles · built 13 Oct 2021 to 23 Dec 2021

Vehicles equipped with smart key system may have an immobiliser malfunction.

Fix: Apply update to the hybrid control unit to correct the immobiliser operation.

3,587 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2020 to 14 Jul 2021

Indirect tyre pressure monitoring systems may not comply with European regulations.

Fix: Software update applied to the electronic stability program.

171 vehicles · built 9 Jun 2020 to 23 Sep 2021

The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the airbag is correctly installed. If the airbag is twisted it will be removed and reinstalled correctly.

46 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2020 to 15 Apr 2021

The ABS control unit printed circuit board (PCB) could experience an electrical short under specific conditions.

Fix: The HECU (ABS/ESC) control unit fuses will be reworked.

54 vehicles · built 19 Jun 2013 to 9 Mar 2020

Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.

Fix: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.

• KONA EV: 1,214 vehicles · built 1 May 2018 to 31 Mar 2020
• IONIQ EV PE: 1,214 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2019 to 31 Jan 2020

The ABS/ESC control unit may short circuit.

Fix: ABS/ESC control unit wiring to be reworked together with amended amp fuses. Depending on specification the control unit software may also be updated.

117,438 vehicles · built 13 Apr 2015 to 30 Nov 2020

The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.

Fix: Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.

• SANTA FE: 1,879 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2020 to 14 Dec 2020
• I20: 1,879 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2020 to 7 Dec 2020
• TUCSON: 1,879 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2020 to 23 Nov 2020
• KONA: 1,879 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2020 to 14 Dec 2020

If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.

Fix: A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.

• NEXO: 12,835 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2017 to 12 Oct 2020
• KONA EV: 12,835 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2018 to 10 Nov 2020
• KONA HEV: 12,835 vehicles · built 24 Oct 2018 to 18 Nov 2020

The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery

Fix: A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly

1,672 vehicles · built 31 Jan 2018 to 20 Mar 2020

There could be an increased risk of a �key off� engine compartment fire.

Fix: Install a relay in the main vehicle fuse box to stop the live positive feed to the ABS module with �key off�.

9,654 vehicles · built 16 Mar 2005 to 22 Sep 2009

When the vehicle is turned off if moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have a relay installed in the main fuse box to prevent power going to the ABS module when the ignition key is in the off position.

9,191 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2006 to 14 Dec 2010

In the event of an impact on the lower part of the vehicle body the airbag may prematurely deploy

Fix: The airbag Control Unit will be reprogrammed

9,200 vehicles · built 3 May 2007 to 8 May 2012

Wheel nuts not tightened to the correct specification

Fix: Tighten wheel nuts to correct specification

• IONIQ: 46 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2019 to 31 Aug 2019
• IONIQ: 46 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2019 to 31 Aug 2019

Possible premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder

Fix: Upgrade and update the ECU programme

309 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2011 to 17 Nov 2014

A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.

Fix: The brake pipe and AC pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.

1,522 vehicles · built 20 Apr 2017 to 11 Sep 2018

The sunroof anti-pinch function may not work properly.

Fix: The sunroof and roller blind motors will be checked and if necessary replaced with an improved part.

• I30: 11 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2018 to 1 Oct 2018
• I30: 11 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2018 to 9 Nov 2018