Hyundai Tucson NX4E, Tucson NX4E Hev/phev Recall R/2021/414: Potential Manufacturing Defect Within The Component Of The Right Hand Rear Caliper, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 1,706
- vehicles in the UK
- 11DC43
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Tucson NX4E, Tucson NX4E Hev/phev vehicles built between 13 October 2021 and 23 December 2021. A manufacturing defect may be present within the right-hand rear brake calliper which may result in impaired brake performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: visually inspect and if the right-hand rear brake calliper is confirmed to be fitted with the affected batch code (1J24) it will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A manufacturing defect may be present within the right-hand rear brake calliper which may result in impaired brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITHIN THE COMPONENT OF THE RIGHT HAND REAR CALIPER Defect: A manufacturing defect may be present within the right-hand rear brake calliper which may result in impaired brake performance. Remedy: Visually inspect and if the right-hand rear brake calliper is confirmed to be fitted with the affected batch code (1J24) it will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in impaired brake performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: visually inspect and if the right-hand rear brake calliper is confirmed to be fitted with the affected batch code (1J24) it will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tucson NX4E, Tucson NX4E Hev/phev built between 13 October 2021 and 23 December 2021 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,706 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 11DC43 or the DVSA reference R/2021/414. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Tucson NX4EThe side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition | Urgent | R/2024/036 | |
| Tucson NX4ECertain Tucson vehicles equipped with rear door power windows may experience a malfunction of the anti-pinch function during its operation | Book soon | R/2023/184 | |
| Tucson NX4EThe vehicle immobiliser may not function correctly due to incorrect vehicle software | Low | R/2023/039 | |
| Tucson NX4E Hev/phevVehicles equipped with smart key system may have an immobiliser malfunction | Low | R/2021/295 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2021/295 on 13 Sep 2021, for vehicles equipped with smart key system may have an immobiliser malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2022/004 on 1 Feb 2022, for the accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/414, launched 20 December 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.