Hyundai I30 Recall R/2020/059: If Moisture Enters The ABS Module It Could Cause An Electrical Short, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jun 2020
- Launched
- 9,191
- vehicles in the UK
- 01D010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I30 vehicles built between 7 November 2006 and 14 December 2010. When the vehicle is turned off if moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short. The dealer will install the a relay in the main fuse box to prevent power going to the ABS module when the ignition key is in the off position. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
When the vehicle is turned off if moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IF MOISTURE ENTERS THE ABS MODULE IT COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT Defect: When the vehicle is turned off if moisture enters the ABS module it could cause an electrical short. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have a relay installed in the main fuse box to prevent power going to the ABS module when the ignition key is in the off position.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an electrical short.
The Fix
The dealer will install the a relay in the main fuse box to prevent power going to the ABS module when the ignition key is in the off position.
Are You Affected?
I30 built between 7 November 2006 and 14 December 2010 may be included. Hyundai estimates 9,191 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 01D010 or the DVSA reference R/2020/059. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I30Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2025/456 | |
| I30The subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt pretensioner during deployment | Urgent | R/2022/164 | |
| I30The air bag may deploy prematurely | Urgent | R/2020/016 | |
| I30The sunroof motor has an incorrect software version installed | Low | R/2019/055 | |
| I30Steering assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2015/056 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2020/016 on 1 Mar 2020, for the air bag may deploy prematurely. The one launched after it was R/2020/223 on 4 Sep 2020, for the anti-lock brake system module remains energized when vehicle is turned off. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai I30 recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/059, launched 1 June 2020. 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.