Vehicle recall R/2013/020

Hyundai i30 recall: Parking brake may not release fully

DVSA recall R/2013/020 names the Hyundai i30. It was launched 16 April 2013. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2012 to 29 February 2012.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/020
Launched: 16 April 2013
Issued by: HYUNDAI
Manufacturer reference: 21C035
Vehicles: 2,632 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Hyundai i30	1 January 2012 to 29 February 2012	2,632

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/128 Steering may fail 4 November 2014, Hyundai i30
R/2015/056 Steering assistance may be lost 13 April 2015, Hyundai i30
R/2019/055 The sunroof motor has an incorrect software version installed 28 February 2019, Hyundai i30
R/2020/016 The air bag may deploy prematurely 1 March 2020, Hyundai i30
R/2020/059 If moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short 1 June 2020, Hyundai i30
R/2021/261 Indirect tyre pressure monitoring systems may not comply with european regulations 16 August 2021, Hyundai i30

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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