Hyundai Tucson Recall R/2016/130: Secondary Bonnet Catch May Not Function Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

25 Jul 2016

Launched

14,775

vehicles in the UK

61C033

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Hyundai recalled Tucson vehicles built between 6 January 2015 and 15 March 2016. If the bonnet is not shut correctly on the main bonnet catch and the bonnet then opens to the secondary catch the secondary bonnet catch is not strong enough to hold the bonnet in a closed position. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the secondary bonnet catch for a new stronger item. A new program will be downloaded into the cluster to make the bonnet open warning light work correctly. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

If the bonnet is not shut correctly on the main bonnet catch and the bonnet then opens to the secondary catch the secondary bonnet catch is not strong enough to hold the bonnet in a closed position. At high motorway speeds the bonnet can then fly open and block the driver,s view. There is also a warning light to inform the driver that the bonnet is not closed correctly which is not functioning as intended.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SECONDARY BONNET CATCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: If the bonnet is not shut correctly on the main bonnet catch and the bonnet then opens to the secondary catch the secondary bonnet catch is not strong enough to hold the bonnet in a closed position. At high motorway speeds the bonnet can then fly open and block the driver�s view. There is also a warning light to inform the driver that the bonnet is not closed correctly which is not functioning as intended. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the secondary bonnet catch for a new stronger item. A new program will be downloaded into the cluster to make the bonnet open warning light work correctly.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: secondary bonnet catch may not function correctly.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the secondary bonnet catch for a new stronger item. A new program will be downloaded into the cluster to make the bonnet open warning light work correctly.

Are You Affected?

Tucson built between 6 January 2015 and 15 March 2016 may be included. Hyundai estimates 14,775 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
2. Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 61C033 or the DVSA reference R/2016/130. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2015/056 on 13 Apr 2015, for steering assistance may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2016/245 on 21 Nov 2016, for power-adjustable driver's seat may move unintentionally. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2016/130, launched 25 July 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.