Hyundai Iload Recall R/2017/186: Fuel Pipe Connecting The Fuel Filter To The High Pressure Pump May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 239
- vehicles in the UK
- 71C027
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Iload vehicles built between 12 February 2015 and 30 March 2016. There may be a fuel leak from the fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pipes from the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump with a modified component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be a fuel leak from the fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power form the engine and a possible smell of diesel. If the diesel pipe starts to leak and it is not replaced immediately is it possible for the pipe to split and the vehicle will break down. The diesel form the fuel filter will leak onto the road.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PIPE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER TO THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP MAY LEAK Defect: There may be a fuel leak from the fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power form the engine and a possible smell of diesel. If the diesel pipe starts to leak and it is not replaced immediately is it possible for the pipe to split and the vehicle will break down. The diesel form the fuel filter will leak onto the road. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pipes from the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump with a modified component.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high pressure pump may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pipes from the fuel filter to the high-pressure pump with a modified component.
Are You Affected?
Iload built between 12 February 2015 and 30 March 2016 may be included. Hyundai estimates 239 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.
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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 71C027 or the DVSA reference R/2017/186. 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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| I10The fuel tank may have been produced with a manufacturing defect which may result in fuel leakage in a limited number of vehicles | Urgent | R/2025/273 | |
| I20The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. In case of a fuel pump malfunction the instrument cluster warning light may illuminate and if ignored the vehicle may lose motive power | Urgent | R/2025/272 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2016/245 on 21 Nov 2016, for power-adjustable driver's seat may move unintentionally. The one launched after it was R/2017/250 on 16 Oct 2017, for bonnet may open unexpectedly. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/186, launched 3 July 2017. 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.