Hyundai I30 Recall R/2014/128: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2014
- Launched
- 5,267
- vehicles in the UK
- 41C055
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I30 vehicles built between 1 June 2007 and 18 April 2011. Whilst manoeuvring a noise can be heard from the lower steering column area. The dealer will check column for correct fitting and tighten universal joint bolts to correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Whilst manoeuvring a noise can be heard from the lower steering column area. The cause has been identified as loose bolts on the column universal joint. In extreme cases these may drop out causing the universal joint to detach and failure of the steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: Whilst manoeuvring a noise can be heard from the lower steering column area. The cause has been identified as loose bolts on the column universal joint. In extreme cases these may drop out causing the universal joint to detach and failure of the steering Remedy: Check column for correct fitting and tighten universal joint bolts to correct torque.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the universal joint to detach and failure of the steering.
The Fix
The dealer will check column for correct fitting and tighten universal joint bolts to correct torque.
Are You Affected?
I30 built between 1 June 2007 and 18 April 2011 may be included. Hyundai estimates 5,267 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 41C055 or the DVSA reference R/2014/128. 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?.
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This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2014/031 on 23 May 2014, for seat belt pre-tensioner may fail to work properly. The one launched after it was R/2015/056 on 13 Apr 2015, for steering assistance may be lost. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai I30 recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/128, launched 4 November 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.