Hyundai i30 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Hyundai i30 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Driver airbag inflator may deploy improperly

    Reported November 17, 2025Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2025/45613 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag inflator may not deploy as intended, and a component could enter the occupant compartment. The inflator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator may not deploy as intended
    Defect
    Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator may not deploy as intended. This may result in a component entering into the vehicle occupant compartment.
    Remedy
    The DAB Inflator will be replaced.

  2. Brake assistance may be lost

    Reported July 10, 2023Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2023/15713,036 vehicles affected

    A loss of brake assistance may reduce braking performance. Inspect the vacuum pump and remove the oil passage mesh if installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced
    Defect
    Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced.�
    Remedy
    Inspect and remove the vacuum pump oil passage mesh if installed.

  3. Transmission malfunction may cause loss of drive

    Reported February 27, 2023Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2023/038447 vehicles affected

    A transmission malfunction may cause loss of drive. The transmission control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive
    Defect
    Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive
    Remedy
    Apply a software update to the transmission control unit.

  4. Front seat belt pretensioner may perform abnormally

    Reported June 27, 2022Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2022/164210 vehicles affected

    The front right seat belt pretensioner may perform abnormally when deploying. The seat belt assembly will be replaced with a countermeasure part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL PERFORMANCE OF THE FRONT RIGHT HAND SEATBELT PRETENSIONER DURING DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    The subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment.
    Remedy
    Replace the front right hand seatbelt assembly with a countermeasure part.

  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system may not comply

    Reported August 16, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/261171 vehicles affected

    The indirect tyre pressure monitoring system may not comply with regulations. The electronic stability programme software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INDIRECT TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH EUROPEAN REGULATIONS
    Defect
    Indirect tyre pressure monitoring systems may not comply with European regulations.
    Remedy
    Software update applied to the electronic stability program.

  6. Moisture in ABS module may cause an electrical short

    Reported June 1, 2020Model years 2006–2010DVSA recall R/2020/0599,191 vehicles affected

    Moisture may enter the ABS module when the vehicle is off and cause an electrical short. A relay will be installed in the main fuse box to cut power to the module when the ignition is off.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IF MOISTURE ENTERS THE ABS MODULE IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
    Defect
    When the vehicle is turned off if moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short.
    Remedy
    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.

  7. Airbag may deploy prematurely

    Reported March 1, 2020Model years 2007–2012DVSA recall R/2020/0169,200 vehicles affected

    An impact to the lower vehicle body may cause the airbag to deploy prematurely. The airbag control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY PREMATURELY
    Defect
    In the event of an impact on the lower part of the vehicle body the airbag may prematurely deploy
    Remedy
    The airbag Control Unit will be reprogrammed

  8. Sunroof anti-pinch function may not work

    Reported February 28, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/05522 vehicles affected

    The sunroof anti-pinch function may not work properly. The sunroof and roller blind motors will be checked and replaced with improved parts if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE SUNROOF MOTOR HAS AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE VERSION INSTALLED
    Defect
    The sunroof anti-pinch function may not work properly.
    Remedy
    The sunroof and roller blind motors will be checked and if necessary replaced with an improved part.

  9. Steering assistance may be lost

    Reported April 13, 2015Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2015/05612,512 vehicles affected

    A fault in the steering torque sensing circuit may switch off steering assistance, so more effort is needed to steer. The steering control unit will be reprogrammed and tested; a new torque sensor will be fitted if the vehicle fails the test.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY BE LOST
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  10. Steering column bolts may loosen

    Reported November 4, 2014Model years 2007–2011DVSA recall R/2014/12810,534 vehicles affected

    Loose bolts on the lower steering column universal joint may fall out, allowing the joint to detach and causing steering failure. The column will be checked and the bolts tightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING MAY FAIL
    Defect
    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
    Remedy
    Check column for correct fitting and tighten universal joint bolts to correct torque.

  11. Water in rear brake callipers may prevent handbrake release

    Reported October 3, 2013EU Safety Gate A12/1751/13

    Water may enter the rear brake callipers and prevent the handbrake from releasing fully, creating a risk of an accident. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null It is possible that water could get into the rear brake callipers, meaning that the handbrake may not release completely when required. There is a risk of an accident if the handbrake is not fully released.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Spain

  12. Parking brake may not release fully

    Reported April 16, 2013Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2013/0202,632 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the rear caliper and cause corrosion, preventing the parking brake from fully releasing. The mechanism will be inspected: if there is no corrosion, a new seal and cable lever kit will be fitted; if corrosion is present, both rear brake calipers will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE FULLY
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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