Hyundai I30PDEN Recall R/2023/038: Vehicles May Experience A Transmission Malfunction Resulting In A Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 447
- vehicles in the UK
- 21DC10
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I30PDEN vehicles built between 24 February 2021 and 14 April 2022. Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. The dealer will apply a software update to the transmission control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive Defect: Vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive Remedy: Apply a software update to the transmission control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of drive.
The Fix
The dealer will apply a software update to the transmission control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
I30PDEN built between 24 February 2021 and 14 April 2022 may be included. Hyundai estimates 447 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 21DC10 or the DVSA reference R/2023/038. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I10The vehicle exhaust gas recirculation valve may have an internal short circuit which in some cases may result in the vehicle engine stalling | Urgent | R/2024/490 | |
| Kona SX2The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2024/172 | |
| I20The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2024/171 | |
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6The rear inner driveshaft may develop noise resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2024/169 | |
| Kona OS N, Santa FE TMCertain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2023/068 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2022/317 on 14 Nov 2022, for some vehicles might experience the MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) becoming illuminated…. The one launched after it was R/2023/039 on 6 Mar 2023, for the vehicle immobiliser may not function correctly due to incorrect vehicle software. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai I30 recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/038, launched 27 February 2023. 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.