Hyundai IX20 Recall R/2012/117: Corrosion May Affect Handbrake Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 5,843
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/117
- DVSA reference
Hyundai recalled IX20 vehicles built between 4 October 2010 and 3 April 2012. As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever. The dealer will replace where necessary the rear calipers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CORROSION MAY AFFECT HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE Defect: As a result of water ingress and attendant corrosion in the rear calipers the parking brake may not hold the vehicle on a hill when normal force has been applied to the parking brake lever. Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to either clean the axle and housing or fit new seals. Where necessary the rear calipers will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: corrosion may affect handbrake performance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the rear calipers.
Are You Affected?
IX20 built between 4 October 2010 and 3 April 2012 may be included. Hyundai estimates 5,843 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 DVSA reference R/2012/117. 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/2012/070 on 26 Jul 2012, for front suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/020 on 16 Apr 2013, for parking brake may not release fully. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/117, launched 31 October 2012. 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.