Hyundai Cars Ireland recalls certain model vehicles
Hyundai Cars Ireland is recalling certain Hyundai Kona, i30, and Ioniq 6 model vehicles due to various safety issues. The Kona has faulty battery monitoring software that may lead to fire risks, the i30 has a potentially rupturing airbag inflator, and the Ioniq 6 may have a detaching charging port door that poses a road hazard. Affected customers will be contacted directly to arrange necessary repairs.
- Brand
- Hyundai
- Batch codes
- 24 January 2018 to 15 July 2023, 07 December 2008 to 24 February 2009, 29 August 2022 to 03 January 2025
- What to do
- Affected customers will be contacted directly to make an appointment with their local Hyundai dealer or authorised repairer.
Recall campaign next steps
Hyundai Cars Ireland Limited will directly contact all affected customers advising them to make an appointment with their local Hyundai dealer or authorised repairer, where necessary works will be carried out on vehicles.
If you believe your vehicle may be impacted by any of the recall(s) below, you can contact your local Hyundai dealer or Hyundai Cars Ireland’s customer care by telephone 01 460 9800 (during office hours) or by completing the following web form.
Hyundai Cars Ireland recalls certain model vehicles
26 March 2026
Hyundai Cars Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Hyundai Kona model vehicles.
Faulty battery monitoring software is unable to promptly detect thermal instability within high-voltage battery, leading to increased risk of fire.
There are 3,483 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 24 January 2018 to 15 July 2023.
Hyundai Cars Ireland recalls certain model vehicles
10 January 2026
Hyundai Cars Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Hyundai i30 model vehicles.
The subject vehicles are equipped with a Driver-side Airbag (DAB) Inflator that could rupture during a commanded deployment event. If the DAB Inflator ruptures during deployment, the airbag may not fully inflate, and the release of high-pressured gas may propel pieces of the inflator and airbag module into the occupant compartment. This could increase the risk of injury to occupant(s) in a crash.
There are 2 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 07 December 2008 to 24 February 2009.
Hyundai Cars Ireland recalls certain model vehicles
06 January 2026
Hyundai Cars Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall on certain Hyundai Ioniq 6 model vehicles.
A safety issue has been identified whereby the subject vehicles’ charging port door outer panel may have insufficient engagement between the outer panel retaining hooks and the charging port door, increasing the risk of detachment during operation. Detachment of the charging port door outer panel while driving can present a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
There are 700 vehicles affected in the Republic of Ireland that were produced between 29 August 2022 and 03 January 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hyundai being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Hyundai Cars Ireland is recalling certain Hyundai Kona, i30, and Ioniq 6 model vehicles due to various safety issues. The Kona has faulty battery monitoring software that may lead to fire risks, the i30 has a potentially rupturing airbag inflator, and the Ioniq 6 may have a detaching charging port door that poses a road hazard. Affected customers will be contacted directly to arrange necessary repairs.
Why is Hyundai being recalled?
The recall relates to a fire / burn hazard. Hyundai Cars Ireland is recalling certain Hyundai Kona, i30, and Ioniq 6 model vehicles due to various safety issues. The Kona has faulty battery monitoring software that may lead to fire risks, the i30 has a potentially rupturing airbag inflator, and the Ioniq 6 may have a detaching charging port door that poses a road hazard. Affected customers will be contacted directly to arrange necessary repairs.
What should I do if I have this product?
Affected customers will be contacted directly to make an appointment with their local Hyundai dealer or authorised repairer.
Which batches of Hyundai are affected?
The affected batch codes are: 24 January 2018 to 15 July 2023, 07 December 2008 to 24 February 2009, 29 August 2022 to 03 January 2025.
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