Hyundai recall: IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
- What to do
- Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free repair. Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
The fix
Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 1 Sep 2020 | 14 Dec 2020 | 1,879 |
| i20 | 24 Aug 2020 | 7 Dec 2020 | 1,879 |
| Tucson | 23 Sep 2020 | 23 Nov 2020 | 1,879 |
| Kona | 1 Sep 2020 | 14 Dec 2020 | 1,879 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 February 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.