Hyundai i40 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 3 safety recalls naming the Hyundai i40, launched from 2018 to 2024. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Hyundai i40 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 3
- 2018 to 2024
- Latest recall
- 9 September 2024
- R/2024/309
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Hyundai i40 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit.
R/2024/309, launched 9 September 2024. Also covers the Santa Fe, Tq, Veloster, ix35
Defect: 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.
Remedy: The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box
Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
R/2023/067, launched 24 April 2023, 187 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kona
Defect: Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
Remedy: 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.
IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DEPRESSSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL.
R/2018/018, launched 29 January 2018, 502 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail and it will then be possible to start the vehicle in gear without pressing the clutch pedal down.
Remedy: On affected vehicles fit a modified clutch inhibitor switch to prevent this.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Hyundai i40, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Hyundai dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.