Hyundai Tucson Recall R/2021/220: The Side Curtain Airbag Could Potentially Be Assembled In A Twisted Condition, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 46
- vehicles in the UK
- 11DC17
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Tucson vehicles built between 14 October 2020 and 15 April 2021. The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be inspected to ascertain if the airbag is correctly installed. If the airbag is twisted it will be removed and reinstalled correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG COULD POTENTIALLY BE ASSEMBLED IN A TWISTED CONDITION Defect: The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the airbag is correctly installed. If the airbag is twisted it will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be inspected to ascertain if the airbag is correctly installed. If the airbag is twisted it will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
Are You Affected?
Tucson built between 14 October 2020 and 15 April 2021 may be included. Hyundai estimates 46 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 11DC17 or the DVSA reference R/2021/220. 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 | |
| TucsonThe abs/esc control unit may short circuit | Urgent | R/2021/035 | |
| I20, Kona, Santa FE, TucsonIn the event of ecall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent | Book soon | R/2021/014 | |
| TucsonSecondary bonnet catch may not function correctly | Book soon | R/2016/130 | |
| Accent, Santa FE, TucsonBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/056 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2021/219 on 12 Jul 2021, for the ABS control unit printed circuit board could experience an electrical short under…. The one launched after it was R/2021/261 on 16 Aug 2021, for indirect tyre pressure monitoring systems may not comply with european regulations. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/220, launched 12 July 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.