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Hyundai Recalls

42 models · 260 recalls · 25,100 complaints

Hyundai ranks #0 among 0 tracked manufacturers for total recall volume, with 260 safety recall campaigns across 42 models. Recall activity shows a relatively stable recall history. The most frequently affected component category is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module.

260

Recalls

25,100

Complaints

0

Crashes

502

Fires

251

Injuries

0

Deaths

Hyundai Models

Sonata

Worst: 2011
60 recalls2,400 complaints

Elantra

Worst: 2008
49 recalls2,400 complaints

Santa Fe

Worst: 2007
48 recalls2,600 complaints

Tucson

Worst: 2005
33 recalls2,200 complaints

Accent

Worst: 2000
17 recalls1,900 complaints

Palisade

Worst: 2021
14 recalls700 complaints

Azera

Worst: 2007
12 recalls1,200 complaints

IONIQ 5

Worst: 2025
12 recalls400 complaints

Tiburon

Worst: 2003
12 recalls800 complaints

Santa Fe Sport

Worst: 2013
11 recalls600 complaints

Sonata Hybrid

Worst: 2011
11 recalls800 complaints

Genesis

Worst: 2015
10 recalls600 complaints

Veloster

Worst: 2012
10 recalls800 complaints

Veracruz

Worst: 2008
9 recalls600 complaints

Kona

Worst: 2024
8 recalls600 complaints

Santa Cruz

Worst: 2022
7 recalls400 complaints

Entourage

Worst: 2007
6 recalls300 complaints

Santa Fe Hybrid

Worst: 2022
6 recalls300 complaints

IONIQ 6

Worst: 2023
5 recalls300 complaints

Nexo

Worst: 2019
5 recalls500 complaints

Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid

Worst: 2022
5 recalls100 complaints

Elantra N

Worst: 2022
4 recalls200 complaints

Elantra Touring

Worst: 2010
4 recalls400 complaints

Genesis Coupe

Worst: 2010
4 recalls200 complaints

Ioniq Hybrid

Worst: 2017
4 recalls300 complaints

XG300

Worst: 2001
4 recalls400 complaints

Equus

Worst: 2011
3 recalls500 complaints

Ioniq Electric

Worst: 2017
3 recalls300 complaints

Kona Electric

Worst: 2019
3 recalls200 complaints

Venue

Worst: 2021
3 recalls400 complaints

Kona N

Worst: 2022
2 recalls200 complaints

Veloster N

Worst: 2021
2 recalls400 complaints

Elantra Gt

Worst: 2018
1 recalls100 complaints

Elantra Hev

Worst: 2023
1 recalls100 complaints

Elantra Hybrid

Worst: 2021
1 recalls200 complaints

Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Worst: 2018
1 recalls100 complaints

LD15 BERING

Worst: 2000
1 recalls100 complaints

Santa Fe Xl

Worst: 2019
1 recalls100 complaints

Tucson Fuel Cell

Worst: 2015
1 recalls100 complaints

Tucson Hybrid

Worst: 2025
1 recalls100 complaints

Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

Worst: 2025
1 recalls100 complaints

XG350

Worst: 2001
1 recalls100 complaints

Latest Hyundai Recalls

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Feb 6, 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short in the high voltage battery system increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 6, 202...

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Feb 6, 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer s...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 27, 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel disp...

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Hyun...

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Jan 23, 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Palisade vehicles. The side curtain air bags for third-row occupants may deploy improperly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection...

Consequence

Improper side curtain air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for t...

PARK OUTSIDE — Fire risk, do not park in a garage
TRAILER HITCHES
Dec 19, 2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or ...

Consequence

Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notif...

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).