Hyundai I20 Recall R/2025/272: The Vehicle Fuel Pump May Have An Internal Malfunction Which May Fail Over Time. In Case…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 17,084
- vehicles in the UK
- 51DT07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled I20 vehicles built between 1 April 2021 and 31 January 2023. The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. The dealer will replace the fuel pump as a permanent solution. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. In case of a fuel pump malfunction the instrument cluster warning light may illuminate and if ignored the vehicle may lose motive power.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. In case of a fuel pump malfunction the instrument cluster warning light may illuminate and if ignored the vehicle may lose motive power. Defect: The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. In case of a fuel pump malfunction the instrument cluster warning light may illuminate and if ignored the vehicle may lose motive power. Remedy: The affected vehicles will have the fuel pump replaced as a permanent solution.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time. In case of a fuel pump malfunction the instrument cluster warning light may illuminate and if ignored the vehicle may lose motive power.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump as a permanent solution.
Are You Affected?
I20 built between 1 April 2021 and 31 January 2023 may be included. Hyundai estimates 17,084 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 51DT07 or the DVSA reference R/2025/272. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I20The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive | Urgent | R/2024/171 | |
| I20, Kona, Santa FE, TucsonIn the event of ecall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent | Book soon | R/2021/014 | |
| I10The vehicle fuel pump may have an internal malfunction which may fail over time | Urgent | R/2026/093 | |
| I10The fuel tank may have been produced with a manufacturing defect which may result in fuel leakage in a limited number of vehicles | Urgent | R/2025/273 | |
| Santa FE TMThe vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2023/126 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2025/041 on 24 Mar 2025, for the alternator electrical wiring harness may be incorrectly tightened within the engine…. The one launched after it was R/2025/273 on 29 Sep 2025, for the fuel tank may have been produced with a manufacturing defect which may result in fuel…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/272, launched 8 September 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.