Hyundai Tucson NX4E Recall R/2024/036: The Side Curtain Airbag Could Potentially Be Assembled In A Twisted Condition, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 1,781
- vehicles in the UK
- 31DC11
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Tucson NX4E vehicles built between 13 April 2021 and 21 August 2023. The side curtain airbag could potentially be assembled in a twisted condition. The dealer will check the installation of the side curtain airbag installation and rectify or replace the curtain airbag as required. 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: Check the installation of the side curtain airbag installation and rectify or replace the curtain airbag as required.
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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 dealer will check the installation of the side curtain airbag installation and rectify or replace the curtain airbag as required.
Are You Affected?
Tucson NX4E built between 13 April 2021 and 21 August 2023 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,781 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 31DC11 or the DVSA reference R/2024/036. 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 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, Tucson NX4E Hev/phevPotential manufacturing defect within the component of the right hand rear caliper | Urgent | R/2021/414 | |
| I30Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator may not deploy as intended | Urgent | R/2025/456 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2023/184 on 7 Aug 2023, for certain Tucson vehicles equipped with rear door power windows may experience a malfunction…. The one launched after it was R/2024/154 on 29 Apr 2024, for a risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/036, launched 18 March 2024. 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.