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Hyundai Tucson recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Hyundai Tucson since 2005, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 226,310 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Hyundai Tucson recalls, newest first

  1. TUCSON · some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle

    2 Apr 2026 · R/2026/147

    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

  2. TUCSON · the side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition

    12 Jul 2021 · R/2021/220

    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

  3. TUCSON · the abs/esc control unit may short circuit

    8 Mar 2021 · R/2021/035

    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

  4. I20, KONA, SANTA FE, TUCSON · in the event of ecall trigger the vin number information may not be sent

    22 Feb 2021 · R/2021/014

    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.

    1,879 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2020 to 23 Nov 2020

  5. TUCSON · secondary bonnet catch may not function correctly

    25 Jul 2016 · R/2016/130

    If the bonnet is not shut correctly on the main bonnet catch and the bonnet then opens to the secondary catch the secondary bonnet catch is not strong enough to hold the bonnet in a closed position. At high motorway speeds the bonnet can then fly open and block the driver�s view. There is also a warning light to inform the driver that the bonnet is not closed correctly which is not functioning as intended.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the secondary bonnet catch for a new stronger item. A new program will be downloaded into the cluster to make the bonnet open warning light work correctly.

    14,775 vehicles · built 6 Jan 2015 to 15 Mar 2016

  6. ACCENT, SANTA FE, TUCSON · brake lights may malfunction

    5 Jun 2013 · R/2013/056

    The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.

    Fix: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

    87,795 vehicles · built 1 May 2007 to 28 Feb 2009

  7. TUCSON · parking brake may not engage

    24 Oct 2005 · R/2005/123

    Certain vehicles were produced with improperly manufactured parking brake pawls. This may cause the parking brake lever not to engage when applying the lever.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to have the pawls replaced with quality assured parts.

    1,150 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2005 to 20 May 2005

Other Hyundai models

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.