Hyundai Inster AX EV Recall R/2026/267: The Vehicle Three-way Coolant Valve May Become Defective During The Vehicle Operation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 8,215
- vehicles in the UK
- 61D127
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Inster AX EV vehicles built between 14 February 2024 and 14 April 2026. The vehicle three way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. The dealer will replace the three way coolant valve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle three way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. This may result in a risk of the affected component melting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The vehicle three-way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. Defect: The vehicle three way coolant valve may become defective during the vehicle operation. This may result in a risk of the affected component melting. Remedy: Replacement of the three way coolant valve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a risk of the affected component melting.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the three way coolant valve.
Are You Affected?
Inster AX EV built between 14 February 2024 and 14 April 2026 may be included. Hyundai estimates 8,215 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 61D127 or the DVSA reference R/2026/267. 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 AE EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/159 | |
| Kona OS EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/128 | |
| 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 | |
| Genesis DHThe starter motor may become contaminated with water after driving the vehicle in abnormally wet weather conditions such as a water flooded area. This may result in an electrical short circuit occurring within the starter motor | Urgent | R/2024/378 | |
| I800The rear inlet and outlet heater coolant hoses may melt due to the diesel particulate filter overheating during regeneration | Urgent | R/2024/340 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2026/159 on 15 Jun 2026, for some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. The one launched after it was R/2026/319 on 7 Sep 2026, for some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/267, launched 27 July 2026. 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.