Hyundai Tucson Recall R/2005/123: Parking Brake May Not Engage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 1,150
- vehicles in the UK
- 51b028
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Tucson vehicles built between 29 March 2005 and 20 May 2005. Certain vehicles were produced with improperly manufactured parking brake pawls. The recall notice describes the fix as: pawls replaced with quality assured parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles were produced with improperly manufactured parking brake pawls. This may cause the parking brake lever not to engage when applying the lever.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the parking brake lever not to engage when applying the lever.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: pawls replaced with quality assured parts.
Are You Affected?
Tucson built between 29 March 2005 and 20 May 2005 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,150 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 51b028 or the DVSA reference R/2005/123. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TucsonSome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/147 | |
| TucsonThe side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition | Urgent | R/2021/220 | |
| TucsonThe abs/esc control unit may short circuit | Urgent | R/2021/035 | |
| I20, Kona, Santa FE, TucsonIn the event of ecall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent | Book soon | R/2021/014 | |
| TucsonSecondary bonnet catch may not function correctly | Book soon | R/2016/130 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2005/122 on 24 Oct 2005, for brakes may apply prematurely. The one launched after it was R/2006/087 on 1 Aug 2006, for possibilty of poor braking performance. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/123, launched 24 October 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.