Hyundai Accent, Santa FE, Tucson Recall R/2013/056: Brake Lights May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Jun 2013
- Launched
- 87,795
- vehicles in the UK
- 31C017
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Accent, Santa FE, Tucson vehicles built between 1 April 2001 and 31 July 2011. The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake lights may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Are You Affected?
Accent, Santa FE, Tucson built between 1 April 2001 and 31 July 2011 may be included. Hyundai estimates 87,795 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 31C017 or the DVSA reference R/2013/056. 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 | |
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Kona SX2, Santa FESome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/146 | |
| Santa FEThe 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 | Low | R/2024/341 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2013/022 on 16 Apr 2013, for sunroof glass may shatter. The one launched after it was R/2013/136 on 28 Mar 2014, for wheels may misalign. You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/056, launched 5 June 2013. 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.