Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 2015
(Campaign #: 137)
ESC Malfunction may cause Loss of Control
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
NHTSA ID: 15V871000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 155,000
Consequence Summary:
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.34
December 22, 2015
(Campaign #: 138)
Tires May Develop Cracks in Sidewall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
NHTSA ID: 15V864000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 11,142
Consequence Summary:
Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.79
November 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 135)
Rear Suspension Bolts may be Loose
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 28, 2011, to April 6, 2015, equipped with manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, if the differential and the suspension rear crossmember were not properly aligned during vehicle assembly, the bolts that secure the differential may loosen.
NHTSA ID: 15V756000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 10,800
Consequence Summary:
If the rear differential loosens from its mounting position, the driveshaft may disconnect from the differential, resulting in a loss of propulsion and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper assembly of the differential, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 135.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.14
November 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 136)
Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Deterioration
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 15V759000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 304,900
Consequence Summary:
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.54
October 20, 2015
(Campaign #: 134)
ABS Warning Lamp May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 135
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to August 21, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction. In the event of an ABS malfunction, the Brake System warning light will illuminate, but the ABS warning light will not illuminate. Since the vehicles have ABS malfunction lights that do not illuminate, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 15V678000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 64,744
Consequence Summary:
If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.06
October 7, 2015
(Campaign #: 133)
Front Coil Springs May Fracture
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra vehicles manufactured November 12, 2010, to March 31, 2011, and Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to February 28, 2010, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.
NHTSA ID: 15V629000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 28,157
Consequence Summary:
If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 133. Note: Vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere are eligible to be inspected and repaired.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.16
September 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 132)
Connecting Rod Wear may Result in Engine Stall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.
NHTSA ID: 15V568000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 470,000
Consequence Summary:
Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.68
September 8, 2015
(Campaign #: 131)
Brake Light Switch may not Function
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
NHTSA ID: 15V566000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 99,500
Consequence Summary:
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.73
June 30, 2015
(Campaign #: 130)
Front Passenger Seat Belt may not Latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
NHTSA ID: 15V414000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 128,804
Consequence Summary:
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.17
April 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 129)
Air Bag may Deploy when Child Restraint is in Seat
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
NHTSA ID: 15V218000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 2,580
Consequence Summary:
If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.24
February 23, 2015
(Campaign #: 127)
Electric Power Steering Assist may be Disabled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
NHTSA ID: 15V100000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 204,768
Consequence Summary:
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.61
February 19, 2015
(Campaign #: 128)
Water may Leak into Rear Combination Lamp Assembly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured February 21, 2014, to January 24, 2015. Water may leak into the rear combination lamp assemblies and cause an incorrect gear display on the instrument panel or a delay in the engagement of the selected gear when the vehicle is shifted from Park to Reverse or Drive.
NHTSA ID: 15V097000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 24,400
Consequence Summary:
If the incorrect gear is being displayed, the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply pads to prevent water intrusion into the combination lamp housing, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 128.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.73
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