Hyundai Kona Recall R/2019/115: Brake Fluid Line And A/C Tube Pipes Could Become Damaged And Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 May 2019
- Launched
- 1,522
- vehicles in the UK
- 81C103
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Kona vehicles built between 20 April 2017 and 11 September 2018. A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak. The dealer will inspect the brake pipe and AC pipe for damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID LINE AND A/C TUBE PIPES COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK Defect: A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak. Remedy: The brake pipe and AC pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake fluid line and A/C tube pipes could become damaged and leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the brake pipe and AC pipe for damage.
Are You Affected?
Kona built between 20 April 2017 and 11 September 2018 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,522 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 81C103 or the DVSA reference R/2019/115. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I20, Kona, Santa FE, TucsonIn the event of ecall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent | Book soon | R/2021/014 | |
| KonaThe airbag control unit may detect a crash signal and command deployment or non deployment of the airbag | Urgent | R/2019/001 | |
| Tucson NX4EThe subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may e reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance) | Urgent | R/2024/489 | |
| 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 | |
| I30PDE, Tucson TLESubject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/157 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2019/055 on 28 Feb 2019, for the sunroof motor has an incorrect software version installed. The one launched after it was R/2019/267 on 9 Sep 2019, for premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai Kona recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/115, launched 1 May 2019. 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.