Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 9, 2014
(Campaign #: 126)
Left Axle Shaft May Separate
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 1.6 liter model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured August 29, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the transaxle differential.
NHTSA ID: 14V784000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 208
Consequence Summary:
If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle, the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 7, 2014
(Campaign #: 125)
Inoperative Stop Lamps
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
NHTSA ID: 14V713000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 42,925
Consequence Summary:
A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.04
July 18, 2014
(Campaign #: 124)
Front Coil Spring Corrosion
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
NHTSA ID: 14V435000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 271,773
Consequence Summary:
If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.35
July 18, 2014
(Campaign #: 123)
Transmission Shift Cable Detachment/Rollaway Risk
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
NHTSA ID: 14V434000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 883,000
Consequence Summary:
If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.72
July 18, 2014
(Campaign #: 122)
Brake Lines Leaking Brake Fluid
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured from December 11, 2009, through September 1, 2010. The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner brake hose and metal brake line fitting.
NHTSA ID: 14V433000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 133,075
Consequence Summary:
If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.42
July 8, 2014
(Campaign #: 121)
Oil Leak From Front Cylinder Valve Cover
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.
NHTSA ID: 14V415000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 61,122
Consequence Summary:
If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.49
June 24, 2014
(Campaign #: 120)
Brake Caliper may Fracture
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, through June 16, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
NHTSA ID: 14V368000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 16,900
Consequence Summary:
If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 95.24
June 12, 2014
(Campaign #: 119)
Possible Loss of Steering Assist
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park position.
NHTSA ID: 14V325000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,138
Consequence Summary:
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 99.72
June 10, 2014
(Campaign #: 117)
Headliner Support Bracket may cause Injury
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 14V310000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 35,000
Consequence Summary:
If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.95
May 13, 2014
(Campaign #: 118)
Air Bag Assembly May Loosen in the Steering Wheel
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured January 3, 2011, through December 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the air bag assembly installed in the steering wheel may come loose from its mounting.
NHTSA ID: 14V245000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 137,500
Consequence Summary:
An air bag assembly that is not properly mounted may result in an increased risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts that secure the driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 118.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.68
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