Hyundai I20, Kona, Santa FE And 1 More Recall R/2021/014: In The Event Of Ecall Trigger The VIN Number Information May Not Be Sent, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 22 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 1,879
- vehicles in the UK
- 01D116
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I20, Kona, Santa FE and 1 more vehicles built between 24 August 2020 and 14 December 2020. The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT Defect: The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit. Remedy: Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in the event of ecall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
Are You Affected?
I20, Kona, Santa FE and 1 more built between 24 August 2020 and 14 December 2020 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,879 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 01D116 or the DVSA reference R/2021/014. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TucsonSome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/147 | |
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Kona SX2, Santa FESome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/146 | |
| 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 | |
| Santa FEThe main floor wiring harness could become damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly. This may result in a malfunction of the supplemental restraint system | Low | R/2024/341 | |
| 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/2020/382 on 25 Jan 2021, for if an abnormality is registered within the ieb system that may illuminate the malfunction…. The one launched after it was R/2021/035 on 8 Mar 2021, for the abs/esc control unit may short circuit. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai Kona recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/014, launched 22 February 2021. 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.