Hyundai i40 recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Hyundai i40 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. ABS control unit may short circuit

    Reported September 9, 2024Model years 2010–2014DVSA recall R/2024/30957,238 vehicles affected

    The ABS hydraulic electronic control unit could short circuit, illuminating the malfunction or ABS warning light and causing a burning smell from the engine compartment or control unit. A low-capacity fuse will be installed in the engine compartment junction box.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    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

  2. Brake assistance may be lost

    Reported April 24, 2023Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2023/067374 vehicles affected

    Brake assistance may be lost, reducing brake performance. The tandem pump drive belt and mesh filter are inspected and modified where appropriate; if the belt is defective, the pump and belt are replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
    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.

  3. Clutch inhibitor may allow starting in gear

    Reported January 29, 2018Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2018/018502 vehicles affected

    The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail, allowing the vehicle to start in gear without the clutch pedal pressed. A modified inhibitor switch will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DEPRESSSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL.
    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.

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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