Hyundai Tucson NX4E Recall R/2024/489: The Subject Vehicles May Experience A Loss Of Brake Assistance And Brake Performance May E…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jan 2025
- Launched
- 3,225
- vehicles in the UK
- 41DC22
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Tucson NX4E vehicles built between 12 September 2022 and 7 September 2023. The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The recall notice describes the fix as: engine control unit software update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The 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) Defect: The subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance). Remedy: Engine control unit software update
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the 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).
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: engine control unit software update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Tucson NX4E built between 12 September 2022 and 7 September 2023 may be included. Hyundai estimates 3,225 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 41DC22 or the DVSA reference R/2024/489. 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 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, Tucson NX4E Hev/phevPotential manufacturing defect within the component of the right hand rear caliper | Urgent | R/2021/414 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2024/378 on 28 Oct 2024, for the starter motor may become contaminated with water after driving the vehicle in…. The one launched after it was R/2024/490 on 20 Jan 2025, for the vehicle exhaust gas recirculation valve may have an internal short circuit which in…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/489, launched 20 January 2025. 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.