UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Hyundai Kona for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Recall campaigns for the Hyundai Kona can span multiple model years, and because used Hyundai vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Hyundai dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
High-voltage battery fire-risk recall traced to defective LG Energy Solution battery cells, requiring inspection and in many cases full battery-pack replacement.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Hyundai Kona. Showing the most recent 16 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | KONA OS EV | Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation |
| Apr 2026 | Kona SX2 | Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle |
| May 2024 | Kona SX2 | The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. |
| Apr 2024 | Kona SX2 1.0 T GDI | A risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle collision |
| Apr 2024 | Kona SX2 1.6 T GDI | A risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle collision |
| Jun 2023 | KONA OS EV | Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit. |
| Apr 2023 | KONA OS | Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced. |
| Apr 2023 | KONA OS N | Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. |
| Nov 2022 | KONA OS | Some vehicles might experience the MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) becoming illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and the high-pressure fuel pump may become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly |
| Apr 2021 | KONA EV | POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY |
| Feb 2021 | KONA | IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT |
| Jan 2021 | KONA EV | IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED |
| Jan 2021 | KONA HEV | IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED |
| Oct 2020 | KONA EV | THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FAULTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) |
| May 2019 | KONA | BRAKE FLUID LINE AND A/C TUBE PIPES COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK |
| Jan 2019 | KONA | THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY DETECT A CRASH SIGNAL AND COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OR NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG |
Every Hyundai check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Hyundai Kona
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Hyundai Kona
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Hyundai Kona vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Hyundai.
Hyundai maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.