2021: Hyundai recalls

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Ten recalls for ten Hyundai models in 2021

Hyundai has announced ten recalls affecting ten of its models in 2021 through the Rapex system.

Four of Hyundai‘s recalls involved either previous or current generations of Tucson SUVs. The reason was possible problems with ABS, brakes, or airbags. The eCall may not always work reliably as with the larger Santa Fe. Electric Kona and Ioniq models were recalled due to a possible short in the lithium-ion battery. With several older Hyundai models, using the compressor from the tyre repair kit risks overheating the 12-volt outlet, which could increase the risk of fire.

All the recalls, sorted by model, are listed in the tables below.

We have written about some of the faults in the following articles.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by VIN

Hyundai recalls in 2021 by model

Hyundai Accent

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Accent (2008 – 2012)	14/06/2021	The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the...

✅ All Accent’s recalls

Hyundai Genesis

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Genesis (2013 – 2020)	17/10/2021	1. A short circuit in the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) housing may occur. This could cause a fire in...

✅ All Genesis recalls

Hyundai i20

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai i20 (2008 – 2012)	14/06/2021	The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the...

✅ All i20’s recalls

Hyundai i40

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai i40 (2011 – 2012)	14/06/2021	The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the...

✅ All i40’s recalls

Hyundai ix35

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai ix35 (2009 – 2012)	14/06/2021	The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the...

✅ All ix35’s recalls

Hyundai Ioniq

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Ioniq EV (2018 – 2020)	23/08/2021	1. An internal short-circuit may occur in the lithium-ion battery. This could increase the risk of fire. The Hyundai Ioniq...

✅ All Ioniq’s recalls

Hyundai Kona

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Kona EV (2018 – 2020)	16/07/2021	An internal short-circuit may occur in the lithium-ion battery. This could increase the risk of fire. The Hyundai Kona EV...

✅ All Kona’s recalls

Hyundai Santa Fe

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Santa Fe (2020)	06/04/2021	The gap between the fuel tank and the fixing band is too narrow, which can cause fuel tank damage and...
Hyundai Santa Fe (2020)	10/01/2021	VIN information is not registered in the eCall unit. As a result, this information cannot be transmitted to the eCall...

✅ All Santa Fe’s recalls

Hyundai Tucson

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Tucson (2021)	26/12/2021	The rear brake calliper assembly, which has a material defect, causes lower brake performance. This can increase the risk of...
Hyundai Tucson (2020 – 2021)	02/10/2021	The curtain airbags may not deploy as intended. This will increase the risk of injury in the event of an...
Hyundai Tucson (2017 – 2020)	29/03/2021	The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modules may malfunction internally. This could cause an electrical short circuit over time, increasing the...
Hyundai Tucson (2020)	10/01/2021	VIN information is not registered in the eCall unit. As a result, this information cannot be transmitted to the eCall...

✅ All Tucson’s recalls

Hyundai Veloster

	Issued	Problem
Hyundai Veloster (2008 – 2012)	14/06/2021	The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the...

✅ All Veloster’s recalls

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This overview is purely informative for the manufacturer you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of listed model. Contact your nearest Hyundai dealer for more informations.