Hyundai ix35 recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Hyundai ix35 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 2011–2014DVSA 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. ABS control unit may short circuit

    Reported June 1, 2022Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2022/128241,677 vehicles affected

    The ABS control unit may develop an electrical short. The under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse that controls it will be replaced with one of a lower amperage rating.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ABS CONTROL UNIT WITHIN THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
    Defect
    The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.
    Remedy
    Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.

  3. Driver's seat belt pretensioner may fail

    Reported May 23, 2014Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2014/031EU Safety Gate A12/0529/144,284 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat belt pretensioner may not work in a collision. Dealers will check its code and replace the pretensioner where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY
    Defect
    The driver's seat belt pre tensioner may fail to function during a collision.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the driver's seat belt pre tensioner code and where necessary replace the pre tensioner.

  4. Brake pedal switch may delay or prevent brake light operation

    Reported January 9, 2014EU Safety Gate A12/0096/14

    A connection failure at the brake pedal switch may delay or prevent the rear brake lights from illuminating when the pedal is pressed. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null A connection failure on the brake pedal switch may create a problem with the illumination of the rear brake lights. The symptom can be either delayed illumination or no illumination during braking when brake pedal is activated.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Greece

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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