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Hyundai Tucson safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Hyundai Tucson since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Hyundai Tucson. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
14 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 14 launched 2005 to 2026
  • Most recent 2 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/147
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 11 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2021 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Hyundai Tucson?

Not every Hyundai Tucson is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Hyundai Tucson recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 to 2026

2021 had the most, with 5. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Hyundai Tucson safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 5
’22 0
’23 3
’24 1
’25 1
’26 1

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Hyundai Tucson recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle

Launched 2 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/147 Manufacturer ref. 61DC02

Defect
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Remedy
To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
Vehicles affected
3,227 vehicles
Built
13 Aug 2025 to 12 Nov 2025

2025 1 recall

The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may e reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance)

Launched 20 January 2025 DVSA recall R/2024/489 Manufacturer ref. 41DC22

Defect
The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance).
Remedy
Engine control unit software update
Vehicles affected
3,225 Tucson vehicles
Built
12 Sept 2022 to 7 Sept 2023
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON NX4E”

2024 1 recall

The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition.

Launched 18 March 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/036 Manufacturer ref. 31DC11

Defect
The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition
Remedy
Check the installation of the side curtain airbag installation and rectify or replace the curtain airbag as required.
Vehicles affected
1,781 vehicles
Built
13 Apr 2021 to 21 Aug 2023
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON NX4E”

2023 3 recalls

Certain Tucson vehicles equipped with rear door power windows may experience a malfunction of the anti-pinch function during its operation.

Launched 7 August 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/184 Manufacturer ref. 31DC07

Defect
Certain Tucson vehicles equipped with rear door power windows may experience a malfunction of the anti-pinch function during its operation.
Remedy
Both left-hand and right-hand rear door power window regulator motors will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
2,746 Tucson vehicles
Built
7 Mar 2023 to 5 Apr 2023
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON NX4E”

Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced

Launched 10 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/157 Manufacturer ref. 21DC03

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.
Vehicles affected
6,518 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Oct 2018 to 27 Oct 2020
Also covers
  • I30PDE
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON TLE”

The vehicle immobiliser may not function correctly due to incorrect vehicle software

Launched 6 March 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/039 Manufacturer ref. 21DC21

Defect
The vehicle immobiliser may not function correctly due to incorrect vehicle software.
Remedy
Apply a software update to the Hybrid Control Unit to correct the immobiliser operation.
Vehicles affected
4,023 Tucson vehicles
Built
15 Feb 2021 to 19 Oct 2022
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON NX4E”

2021 5 recalls

Potential manufacturing defect within the component of the right hand rear caliper

Launched 20 December 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/414 Manufacturer ref. 11DC43

Defect
A manufacturing defect may be present within the right-hand rear brake calliper which may result in impaired brake performance.
Remedy
Visually inspect and if the right-hand rear brake calliper is confirmed to be fitted with the affected batch code (1J24) it will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
1,706 Tucson vehicles
Built
13 Oct 2021 to 23 Dec 2021
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON NX4E”, “TUCSON NX4E HEV/PHEV”

Vehicles equipped with smart key system may have an immobiliser malfunction

Launched 13 September 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/295 Manufacturer ref. 11DC30

Defect
Vehicles equipped with smart key system may have an immobiliser malfunction.
Remedy
Apply update to the hybrid control unit to correct the immobiliser operation.
Vehicles affected
3,587 Tucson vehicles
Built
14 Oct 2020 to 14 Jul 2021
DVSA lists it as
“TUCSON NX4E HEV/PHEV”

The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition

Launched 12 July 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/220 Manufacturer ref. 11DC17

Defect
The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the airbag is correctly installed. If the airbag is twisted it will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
Vehicles affected
46 Tucson vehicles
Built
14 Oct 2020 to 15 Apr 2021

The ABS/ESC control unit may short circuit

Launched 8 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/035 Manufacturer ref. 11DC03

Defect
The ABS/ESC control unit may short circuit.
Remedy
ABS/ESC control unit wiring to be reworked together with amended amp fuses. Depending on specification the control unit software may also be updated.
Vehicles affected
117,438 Tucson vehicles
Built
13 Apr 2015 to 30 Nov 2020

IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT

Launched 22 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/014 Manufacturer ref. 01D116

Defect
The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
Remedy
Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
Vehicles affected
1,879 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Sept 2020 to 23 Nov 2020

2016 1 recall

Secondary bonnet catch may not function correctly

Launched 25 July 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/130 Manufacturer ref. 61C033

Defect
If the bonnet is not shut correctly on the main bonnet catch and the bonnet then opens to the secondary catch the secondary bonnet catch is not strong enough to hold the bonnet in a closed position. At high motorway speeds the bonnet can then fly open and block the driver’s view. There is also a warning light to inform the driver that the bonnet is not closed correctly which is not functioning as intended.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the secondary bonnet catch for a new stronger item. A new program will be downloaded into the cluster to make the bonnet open warning light work correctly.
Vehicles affected
14,775 Tucson vehicles
Built
6 Jan 2015 to 15 Mar 2016

2013 1 recall

Brake lights may malfunction

Launched 5 June 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/056 Manufacturer ref. 31C017

Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Vehicles affected
87,795 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2007 to 28 Feb 2009

2005 1 recall

Parking brake may not engage

Launched 24 October 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/123 Manufacturer ref. 51b028

Defect
Certain vehicles were produced with improperly manufactured parking brake pawls. This may cause the parking brake lever not to engage when applying the lever.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to have the pawls replaced with quality assured parts.
Vehicles affected
1,150 Tucson vehicles
Built
29 Mar 2005 to 20 May 2005

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 14 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Hyundai Tucson. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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