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Check what each recall covers: market, production period and VIN. Ask the manufacturer whether a repair is outstanding.
Hydrogen-tank pressure relief device on the NexoFuel system
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai Nexo fuel-cell vehicle
- Period mentioned
- 2018–2023
- Symptoms
- White fog at the rear, a loud wind-like noise, a fuel gauge that drops very fast and a fault warning light.
- Possible cause described
- The glass bulb in the thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) can break early because of micro-cracks and release hydrogen, with a fire risk even when parked. In the US 1,545 Nexo built from 10/8/2018 to 25/8/2023 were recalled (campaign 24V-761); only about 1% are expected to have the defect and no fires are known.
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaign by VIN; until the repair, park outdoors away from buildings; with the symptoms, move away from the car and call roadside assistance.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryHyundai airbag and seat-belt recalls (2003–2026)Airbags and seat belts
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- None visible: the defect usually only shows in a crash; sometimes the airbag light comes on.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai brake recalls (2004–2024)Brakes
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- A hard pedal or longer travel, brake, ABS or ESP warnings, noises or a parking brake that does not hold.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai steering recalls (2014–2018)Steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Heavy steering, play or noises, a power-steering warning or loss of assistance.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai fuel-system recalls (2003–2026)Fuel system
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Fuel smell (also in the cabin), stains under the car or abnormal consumption; fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai electric and hybrid drive recalls (2018–2026)Electric powertrain
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Electric or hybrid system warnings, charging problems, loss of power or, in serious cases, a battery fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2010–2024)Suspension and steering
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Noise or play at a wheel or axle, vibration or vague steering; at worst, a part can come loose.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai engine, transmission and software recalls (2013–2026)Powertrain and engine management
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Warning lights, judder, loss of power, noises, smoke, oil or coolant leaks, or gearbox problems.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2016–2026)Electrical and electronic systems
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Electrical faults, lights or screens not working, warning lights or, in serious cases, a fire risk.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Hyundai body, seat and fitting recalls (2017–2025)Bodywork
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Components named in each recall
- Period mentioned
- Only production periods and VINs documented in the application conditions.
- Symptoms
- Parts that come loose or do not close properly, seats or doors with play, or fittings that do not work as they should.
- Possible cause described
- Manufacturing, assembly or software defects the maker identified in specific batches. Each model’s condition lists its recalls with the official reference, which can be looked up on the DVSA website.
- Check for the garage
- Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Warning light and limited power from a false battery overtemperature when water gets in (Ioniq 5)High-voltage battery
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric
- Period mentioned
- 2025–2027 (US model years), built from 12/11/2024 to 1/10/2026
- Symptoms
- The fault warning light comes on and the car may reduce power or limit operation if you keep driving.
- Possible cause described
- Water gets into the high-voltage battery system and the BMS wrongly diagnoses an overtemperature, which triggers the fail-safe mode for no reason. Hyundai updates the BMS software (bulletin 26-01-082H, campaign LA42).
- Check for the garage
- Ask the dealer to check whether campaign LA42 or an equivalent one is outstanding and to inspect the battery for water ingress.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryIntake that freezes and EGR valve corroded by condensation (Tucson and Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDI hybrids)Exhaust and emissions
A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai Tucson (NX4) and Santa Fe (TM) 1.6 T-GDI hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Period mentioned
- Built from 2020 to 2024 (Tucson 2022–2024 and Santa Fe 2021–2023 in the US)
- Symptoms
- Driveability problems with the engine warning light and codes for the EGR, thermostat, cold start or canister purge pump.
- Possible cause described
- Too much condensation builds up in the EGR system, freezing the intake line and corroding the EGR valve. Hyundai updates the engine control unit software (bulletin 26-01-081H, campaign 9C7).
- Check for the garage
- Ask the dealer to check whether campaign 9C7 or an equivalent one is outstanding before replacing the EGR valve or the thermostat.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.