Hyundai Kona SX2 Recall R/2024/172: The Subject Vehicles May Experience A Transmission Malfunction Resulting In A Loss Of…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 May 2024
- Launched
- 759
- vehicles in the UK
- 41D037
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Kona SX2 vehicles built between 17 April 2023 and 23 December 2023. They may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. The dealer will update on all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
They may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. Defect: On affected vehicles they may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive Remedy: On all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software will be updated
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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 update on all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kona SX2 built between 17 April 2023 and 23 December 2023 may be included. Hyundai estimates 759 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 41D037 or the DVSA reference R/2024/172. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Kona SX2, Santa FESome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/146 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2024/171 on 20 May 2024, for the subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of…. The one launched after it was R/2024/309 on 9 Sep 2024, for a potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai Kona recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/172, launched 20 May 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.