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Hyundai i40 I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaign
1
of 3 versions affected
3
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
  • 1.7 CRDi 115Diesel · 115 hp
  • 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7Diesel · 141 hp
  • 2.0 GDI 177Petrol · 177 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Contacteur d'embrayage : rappel constructeur

    Manufacturer recall

    Un rappel (janvier 2018) vise les i40 produites entre le 1er avril 2011 et le 26 mars 2012 : le contacteur d'embrayage qui autorise le démarrage peut être défaillant ; si la voiture démarre avec une vitesse enclenchée et sans frein à main, elle pourrait avancer de manière inattendue.

    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
    1.7 CRDi 115, 1.7 CRDi 141 DCT7, 2.0 GDI 177
    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.

  • 29 November 2024 — Les véhicules peuvent développer un court-circuit électrique dans le module de système de freinage antiblocage (abs), ce qui augmente le risque d'incendie du compartiment moteur.

    Models or references
    I40 voiture de tourisme.
    Risk
    Blessures|incendie
    Official notice (new tab)

  • 29 August 2022 — La prise 12v peut surchauffer lorsque le compresseur du kit de réparation des pneus est utilisé. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque d’incendie.

    Models or references
    Veloster, i40, i20, ix35, avante, accent voiture de tourisme
    Risk
    Incendie
    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
Volkswagen Passat B8153.0/5
Škoda Octavia III242.5/5
Škoda Superb III143.5/5
Kia Optima III00not rated
Ford Mondeo IV124.0/5
Opel Insignia A043.0/5
Renault Talisman I033.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Hyundai i40 I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Hyundai i40 I: Contacteur d'embrayage : rappel constructeur.

Which versions of the Hyundai i40 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 i40 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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