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Hyundai I30 recalls

DVSA has published 8 safety recalls that name the Hyundai I30 since 2013, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 44,314 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. I30 · driver-side airbag (dab) inflator may not deploy as intended

    17 Nov 2025 · R/2025/456

    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

  2. I30 · the subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment

    27 Jun 2022 · R/2022/164

    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

  3. I30 · if moisture enters the abs module it could cause an electrical short

    1 Jun 2020 · R/2020/059

    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

  4. I30 · the air bag may deploy prematurely

    1 Mar 2020 · R/2020/016

    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

  5. I30 · the sunroof motor has an incorrect software version installed

    28 Feb 2019 · R/2019/055

    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
  6. I30 · steering assistance may be lost

    13 Apr 2015 · R/2015/056

    Two LEDs are used to calculate torque applied to the steering wheel. If the ECU senses a discrepancy in the torque sensing circuitry an indicator lamp is illuminated in the instrument cluster a diagnostic code is stored and steering assist is no longer provided. The driver will have to supply more effort to steering the vehicle.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-programme the steering ECU. The steering will then be tested. If the vehicle fails the test a new torque sensor will be fitted.

    12,512 vehicles · built 2 Nov 2009 to 30 Apr 2010

  7. I30 · steering may fail

    4 Nov 2014 · R/2014/128

    Whilst manoeuvring a noise can be heard from the lower steering column area. The cause has been identified as loose bolts on the column universal joint. In extreme cases these may drop out causing the universal joint to detach and failure of the steering

    Fix: Check column for correct fitting and tighten universal joint bolts to correct torque.

    • I30: 5,267 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2007 to 31 Mar 2008
    • I30: 5,267 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2010 to 18 Apr 2011
  8. I30 · parking brake may not release fully

    16 Apr 2013 · R/2013/020

    On Some i30 (GD) vehicles fitted with a manual transaxle after applying the parking brake it may not fully release after releasing it. This is due to corrosion where water is entering into rear caliper.

    Fix: The parking brake mechanism must be inspected if it is free of corrosion a new seal must be fitted and then the cable lever kit must be replaced. If corrosion is visible both rear brake calipers must be replaced.

    2,632 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 29 Feb 2012

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.