Hyundai I40 Recall R/2018/018: It May Be Possible To Start The Vehicle Without Depresssing The Clutch Pedal, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 502
- vehicles in the UK
- 71C118
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I40 vehicles built between 1 April 2011 and 25 March 2012. The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail and it will then be possible to start the vehicle in gear without pressing the clutch pedal down. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit a modified clutch inhibitor switch to prevent this. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail and it will then be possible to start the vehicle in gear without pressing the clutch pedal down.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT DEPRESSSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. Defect: The clutch pedal inhibitor may fail and it will then be possible to start the vehicle in gear without pressing the clutch pedal down. Remedy: On affected vehicles fit a modified clutch inhibitor switch to prevent this.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: it may be possible to start the vehicle without depresssing the clutch pedal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit a modified clutch inhibitor switch to prevent this.
Are You Affected?
I40 built between 1 April 2011 and 25 March 2012 may be included. Hyundai estimates 502 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 71C118 or the DVSA reference R/2018/018. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2018/007 on 29 Jan 2018, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/085 on 9 Apr 2018, for an electrical short circuit may occur inside the ABS module. You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/018, launched 29 January 2018. 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.