Recalls: Hyundai VF i40
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai VF i40
No recall information is available for the Hyundai i40 (VF). To search for recalls of Hyundai models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Hyundai.
Problems and faults: Hyundai VF i40
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2012-14 Hyundai VF i40: knocking or clicking noise from steering wheel
In May 2014, Hyundai Motor Corporation issued Technical Service Bulletin 14-ST-002-1 for a range of Hyundai models; although the Hyundai i40 was not identified, the related Hyundai Sonata was and AustralianCar.Reviews understands that the i40’s omission from the service bulletin was because it was not offered in the US market. According to the technical bulletin, the flexible rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (MDPS) assembly could deteriorate over time and cause a ‘clicking’ or ‘thud’ type noise when the steering wheel was turned.
To fix, the flexible rubber coupling was to be removed, along with all perished rubber – compressed air was recommended. A new coupling was then to be installed in its place and aligned with the electric power steering motor. The part number for the flexible rubber coupling was 56315-2K000-FFF; the revised coupling had the same part number, but it was marked ‘4P’.
According to the bulletin, there were no steering performance issues associated with deterioration of the rubber coupling.
Hyundai i40: brake lights not working
In June 2012, a technical service bulletin was issued for Hyundai i40 vehicles due to a faulty switch terminal which could cause the brake lights to stop working. If the terminal was faulty, a warning light would illuminate on the dashboard. However, a faulty terminal could also cause the engine not to start and the cruise control function to stop working; for models with automatic transmissions, the driver may also be unable to shift the transmission lever from or into park. To fix, the switch terminal was to be replaced with a newer version.
Hyundai i40: peeling steering wheel cover
In August 2013, Hyundai Australia issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) SE03513 for Hyundai VF i40 vehicles manufactured before June 2012. In these vehicles, the leatherette coating for the steering wheel may experience peeling. While it was previously necessary to replace the entire steering wheel, the technical service bulletin provided a procedure for replacing the steering wheel body only.
