Hyundai IX35 Recall R/2014/031: Seat Belt Pre-tensioner May Fail To Work Properly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 May 2014
- Launched
- 4,284
- vehicles in the UK
- 31C069
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled IX35 vehicles built between 17 October 2011 and 8 June 2012. The driver's seat belt pre tensioner may fail to function during a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the driver's seat belt pre tensioner code and where necessary replace the pre tensioner. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's seat belt pre tensioner may fail to function during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY Defect: The driver's seat belt pre tensioner may fail to function during a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the driver's seat belt pre tensioner code and where necessary replace the pre tensioner.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt pre-tensioner may fail to work properly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the driver's seat belt pre tensioner code and where necessary replace the pre tensioner.
Are You Affected?
IX35 built between 17 October 2011 and 8 June 2012 may be included. Hyundai estimates 4,284 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 31C069 or the DVSA reference R/2014/031. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IX35, IX35 EL, Santa FEThe ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short | Urgent | R/2022/128 | |
| Ioniq 6 CE EV, Santa FE MX5The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points | Urgent | R/2026/322 | |
| Santa FE TM HEV, Santa FE TM PE, Santa FE TM PHEV: Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact | Urgent | R/2023/069 | |
| I30The subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment | Urgent | R/2022/164 | |
| I10Vehicles fitted with a rear right seat belt pretensioner may experience abnormal performance of the pretensioner during deployment | Urgent | R/2022/163 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2013/136 on 28 Mar 2014, for wheels may misalign. The one launched after it was R/2014/128 on 4 Nov 2014, for steering may fail. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/031, launched 23 May 2014. 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.