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Hyundai i30 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 5 versions affected
5
official RappelConso notices
2

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • 1.4 109Petrol · 109 hp
  • 1.6 CRDi 90Diesel · 90 hp
  • 1.6 CRDi 115Diesel · 115 hp
  • 1.6 CRDi 128Diesel · 128 hp
  • 2.0 CRDi 140Diesel · 140 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Rappel : déclenchement inopiné des airbags (calculateur)

    Manufacturer recall

    Un rappel de janvier 2020 concerne des i30 produites entre 2007 et 2012 : le calculateur d'airbag, mal positionné, peut déclencher les airbags s'il est légèrement percuté. Le contrôle et le repositionnement sont réalisés dans le réseau. Faites vérifier avec le numéro de série que l'intervention a été faite.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.4 109, 1.6 CRDi 90, 1.6 CRDi 115, 1.6 CRDi 128, 2.0 CRDi 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Rappel : rupture possible du gonfleur d'airbag conducteur

    Manufacturer recall

    Fiches-auto signale un rappel (code 51D160) sur des i30 produites du 07.12.2008 au 24.02.2009 : le gonfleur du coussin conducteur pourrait se rompre au déploiement, ce qui peut projeter des pièces dans l'habitacle. À vérifier par le numéro de série.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Single source so far: to be confirmed.

    Versions
    1.4 109, 1.6 CRDi 90, 1.6 CRDi 115, 1.6 CRDi 128, 2.0 CRDi 140
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

  • 19 June 2026 — Le gonfleur du coussin gonflable côté conducteur pourrait se rompre pendant le déploiement et ne pas se gonfler complètement. En outre, le dégagement de gaz sous haute pression peut propulser des pièces du module de gonflage et de coussin gonflable dans l'habitacle. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque de blessure.

    Models or references
    I30 (hd / fd) voiture de tourisme. Année modèle: 2008 - 2009. Niv : kmhdb51cp9u141959 - kmhdu41dr9u696729.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 8 June 2021 — Les véhicules peuvent connaître un court-circuit électrique sur le module abs/esc, qui peut désactiver ces systèmes. Cela nuira aux performances de freinage du véhicule, ce qui augmentera le risque d’accident.

    Models or references
    I30 modèle série fd.
    Risk
    Blessures
    Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Kia Cee'd / Ceed I134.5/5
Ford Focus II062.5/5
Opel Astra H291.5/5
Toyota Corolla IX143.5/5
Renault Mégane II033.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Hyundai i30 I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Hyundai i30 I: Rappel : déclenchement inopiné des airbags (calculateur) ; Rappel : rupture possible du gonfleur d'airbag conducteur.

Which versions of the Hyundai i30 I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Hyundai i30 I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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