Hyundai I30PDE, Tucson TLE Recall R/2023/157: Subject Vehicles May Experience A Loss Of Brake Assistance And Brake Performance May Be…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 6,518
- vehicles in the UK
- 21DC03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I30PDE, Tucson TLE vehicles built between 23 October 2018 and 27 October 2020. Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The dealer will inspect and remove the vacuum pump oil passage mesh if installed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced Defect: Subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced.� Remedy: Inspect and remove the vacuum pump oil passage mesh if installed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and remove the vacuum pump oil passage mesh if installed.
Are You Affected?
I30PDE, Tucson TLE built between 23 October 2018 and 27 October 2020 may be included. Hyundai estimates 6,518 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 21DC03 or the DVSA reference R/2023/157. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| I40 VF, Kona OSCertain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/067 | |
| IX35, IX35 EL, Santa FEThe ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short | Urgent | R/2022/128 | |
| Tucson NX4E, Tucson NX4E Hev/phevPotential manufacturing defect within the component of the right hand rear caliper | Urgent | R/2021/414 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2023/134 on 5 Jun 2023, for subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit. The one launched after it was R/2023/184 on 7 Aug 2023, for certain Tucson vehicles equipped with rear door power windows may experience a malfunction…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai I30 recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/157, launched 10 July 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.