Hyundai Terracan Recall R/2006/087: Possibilty Of Poor Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Aug 2006
- Launched
- 1,676
- vehicles in the UK
- 50B029
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Terracan vehicles built between 8 December 2003 and 27 January 2005. Some Terracan vehicles were produced with reduced metal thickness on the front brake discs between the disc surface and flange. The dealer will measure brake disc with specialst tool. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some Terracan vehicles were produced with reduced metal thickness on the front brake discs between the disc surface and flange. Abnormal noise and poor braking performance may result.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILTY OF POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: Some Terracan vehicles were produced with reduced metal thickness on the front brake discs between the disc surface and flange. Abnormal noise and poor braking performance may result. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and measure brake disc with specialst tool. If metal thickness is less than 4.5 mmm replace disc
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibilty of poor braking performance.
The Fix
The dealer will measure brake disc with specialst tool.
Are You Affected?
Terracan built between 8 December 2003 and 27 January 2005 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,676 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 50B029 or the DVSA reference R/2006/087. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson NX4EThe 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) | Urgent | R/2024/489 | |
| I40, IX35 EL, IX35 Fuel Cell, Santa FE and 2 moreA 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 | Urgent | R/2024/309 | |
| I30PDE, Tucson TLESubject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/157 | |
| I40 VF, Kona OSCertain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/067 | |
| IX35, IX35 EL, Santa FEThe ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short | Urgent | R/2022/128 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2005/123 on 24 Oct 2005, for parking brake may not engage. The one launched after it was R/2009/115 on 6 Jan 2010, for brake lights may become inoperative. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/087, launched 1 August 2006. 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.