Vehicle recall R/2024/309

Hyundai Veloster and others recall: A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit

DVSA recall R/2024/309 names the Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai ix35, Hyundai i40, Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai TQ. It was launched 9 September 2024. It covers vehicles built 18 October 2006 to 31 October 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/309
Launched: 9 September 2024
Issued by: HYUNDAI
Manufacturer reference: 41D091 / 41DC27 (ix35 (EL)
Vehicles: 61,063 across the lines below

What can go wrong

DVSA summary. 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.

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.

The fix

The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Hyundai i40	4 November 2010 to 31 October 2014	17,893
Hyundai ix35 (iX35 Fuel Cell)	6 February 2013 to 31 October 2014	6
Hyundai ix35 (ix35 EL)	24 June 2011 to 7 November 2013	31,188
Hyundai Santa Fe	28 November 2011 to 31 October 2014	5,306
Hyundai Veloster	4 January 2011 to 31 October 2014	2,845
Hyundai TQ	18 October 2006 to 31 October 2014	3,825

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2024/341 The main floor wiring harness could become damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly. This may result in a malfunction of the supplemental restraint system. 16 September 2024, Hyundai Santa Fe
R/2023/126 The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak 22 May 2023, Hyundai Santa Fe
R/2023/067 Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced. 24 April 2023, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai i40
R/2023/069 : Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact. 24 April 2023, Hyundai Santa Fe
R/2023/068 Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. 10 April 2023, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Fe
R/2026/146 Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle 2 April 2026, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Fe

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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.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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