Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 18 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 252)

Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
NHTSA ID: 23V901000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10,984
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.43
September 22, 2023
(Campaign #: 250)

Rear Seat Belts May Not Operate/FMVSS 208 & 209

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 23V650000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 2,354
Consequence Summary:
A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.47
September 22, 2023
(Campaign #: 251)

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA ID: 23V651000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,649,478
Consequence Summary:
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.75
September 11, 2023
(Campaign #: 016G)

Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Genesis G80, GV80, and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 23V630000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 19,272
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 016G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.31
August 25, 2023
(Campaign #: 249)

Front Passenger Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Palisade vehicles equipped with dark premium suede seats. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to detect an occupant and deactivate the passenger-side front air bags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 23V599000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 63
Consequence Summary:
Deactivated front passenger air bags will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the ODS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26th, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 249.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 18, 2023
(Campaign #: 248)

Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles. A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 23V589000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 37,997
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.36
August 4, 2023
(Campaign #: 247)

Incorrect Information On Label/FMVSS 110

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 23V556000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 247.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.86
August 4, 2023
(Campaign #: 015G)

Front Passenger Seat Belt May Fail/FMVSS 208 & 209

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. The automatic locking retractor for the front passenger-side seat belt may prohibit the seat belt from fastening and/or extending properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 23V557000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 168
Consequence Summary:
A seat belt that fails to fasten or extend properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front passenger-side seat belt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 015G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.1
July 27, 2023
(Campaign #: 246)

Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 23V526000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 52,109
Consequence Summary:
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.2
June 8, 2023
(Campaign #: 245)

Loss of Power Brake Assist

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Palisade vehicles. The brake booster diaphragm may become misaligned and cause an internal vacuum leak, which can result in a loss of power brake assist.
NHTSA ID: 23V415000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 322
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 245.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.14
April 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 014G)

Rear Driveshafts May Fracture

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles equipped with an all-wheel drive powertrain system. The rear driveshafts may fracture, which can result in a loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 23V300000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 1,790
Consequence Summary:
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the left and right rear driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 014G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.5
March 28, 2023
(Campaign #: 013G)

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G90 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side, passenger-side, and rear seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 23V210000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 575
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 013G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.08
March 17, 2023
(Campaign #: 243)

Windshield Wipers May Fail

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may operate intermittently or fail to operate due to snow or ice buildup on the windshield, causing the wipers to fail.
NHTSA ID: 23V180000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 167,085
Consequence Summary:
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 243. This recall is an expansion of recall number 22V-627.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.47
March 17, 2023
(Campaign #: 244)

Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
NHTSA ID: 23V181000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 584,784
Consequence Summary:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.62
February 28, 2023
(Campaign #: 242)

Parking Sensor May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Veloster vehicles. High conductive liquid may leak into the Reverse Park Aid Sensor (RPAS), which can result in an electrical short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 23V132000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 25,715
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the RPAS fuse and sensor, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 35.94
February 16, 2023
(Campaign #: 012G)

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Genesis GV80, 2021-2023 Genesis G80, 2022-2023 Genesis GV70, and 2023 Genesis GV60 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 23V094000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 65,517
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2023. For GV60 owners, Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 14, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 012G. This recall supersedes and expands recall number 21V-796. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.46
January 31, 2023
(Campaign #: 241)

Roof Moldings May Detach

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V038000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 16,104
Consequence Summary:
A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.62
January 25, 2023
(Campaign #: 240)

Improperly Molded Fuel Tank May Leak

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 23V028000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 326
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.75