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Safety recall at a glance
- Make and model as printed: HYUNDAI i30 Sedan HEV (CN7)
- Variant: CN7 1.6 GDI HEV 6DCT, year range 2023 to 2026
- Affected units: 3,316
- Defect: a software issue means the hybrid power control unit could overheat during vehicle operation
- Hazard: it could lead to a vehicle fire
- Precaution: park outdoors, away from structures and other vehicles, until the software update has been completed
- Remedy: free of charge at an Authorised Hyundai Dealer
- Register: REC-006714 on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, Hyundai campaign 61D277, first published 1 September 2026
- Hyundai Customer Care: 1800 186 306
On this one the precaution matters as much as the booking. Hyundai has 3,316 i30 Sedan hybrids on the register under REC-006714, campaign number 61D277, and the notice asks owners to park the car outdoors and away from structures and other vehicles until the software update has been completed. If your i30 Sedan Hybrid normally lives in a garage or under a carport, that is the bit to action tonight.
The notice is short on words and clear on substance. Due to a software issue, the hybrid power control unit could overheat during vehicle operation, and if that happens it could lead to a vehicle fire. The hazard statement is the plain one: a vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
Which cars are on the list
The model string on the notice is i30 Sedan HEV (CN7), with a single variant listed, CN7 1.6 GDI HEV 6DCT, across a 2023 to 2026 year range. That is the hybrid sedan. The petrol i30 Sedan, the i30 Sedan N and the i30 Hatch are not named on the notice, so do not read them in either direction: run your VIN.
| Model as printed | Variant | Years | Status on REC-006714 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i30 Sedan HEV (CN7) | CN7 1.6 GDI HEV 6DCT | 2023 to 2026 | Named on the notice, 3,316 units |
| Every other i30 | Petrol, turbo petrol and N | Not stated | Not named on the notice, run your VIN |
What owners should do
The notice says owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Hyundai, asking them to schedule an appointment with an Authorised Hyundai Dealer to have the work carried out free of charge. It does not put a date on the letters, so the faster path is to check the VIN yourself. The published VIN list sits on the notice as a downloadable CSV, and Hyundai Customer Care is on 1800 186 306.
Until then, follow the precaution exactly as the notice words it: park outdoors, away from structures and other vehicles, until the software update has been completed. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Where the hybrid sits in the i30 Sedan range
Hyundai Australia lists two hybrid grades of the i30 Sedan today, both with the 1.6 GDi hybrid and 6-speed DCT that the notice's variant string describes. Whether a particular car is on the campaign comes down to its VIN, so check yours rather than going by the grade.
| Hybrid (1.6 GDi, 6DCT, FWD) | Price, RRP excl. on-road costs |
|---|---|
| i30 Sedan 1.6 Hybrid | $33,250 |
| i30 Sedan Elite 1.6 Hybrid | $37,750 |
Both figures are Hyundai Australia's own list prices and exclude on-road costs. For the i30 Sedan's ANCAP result, see the car page.
Specs, prices and the ANCAP result for the i30 Sedan Hybrid are on the car page.
Contacts on the notice
- Hyundai Customer Care: 1800 186 306
- Hyundai safety recalls: hyundai.com/au/en/owning/safety-recalls
- Official register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006714
- Hyundai campaign number: 61D277
Disclaimer: Recall details are sourced from notice REC-006714 (Hyundai campaign 61D277), first published on the Vehicle Recalls register at vehiclerecalls.gov.au on 1 September 2026. The responsible regulator named on the notice is the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. Unit counts and the affected model range are accurate at the time of publishing and may change if the campaign is amended. Prices are Hyundai Australia list prices and exclude on-road costs. Confirm the status of your own car by its VIN on the register or with Hyundai Customer Care on 1800 186 306. Read our methodology for how we source and verify recall data.