Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 17 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 30, 2016
(Campaign #: 156)
Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 16V956000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 110
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.45
November 21, 2016
(Campaign #: 153)
Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 16V842000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 6,172
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.16
November 21, 2016
(Campaign #: 154)
Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
NHTSA ID: 16V843000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 41,264
Consequence Summary:
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify all of the owners. For vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. For vehicles in any other state, dealers will inspect and either lubricate or replace the secondary latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. The recall began January 2017. Hyundai's number for this recall is 154.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.25
October 11, 2016
(Campaign #: 152)
Sunroof Panel may Detach
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 8, 2014, to August 18, 2015, and Hyundai Sonata vehicles manufactured May 28, 2014, to March 18, 2016, equipped with the panoramic sunroof option. Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
NHTSA ID: 16V726000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 62,811
Consequence Summary:
If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.5
October 7, 2016
(Campaign #: 151)
OCS Electrical Connector may Disconnect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.
NHTSA ID: 16V722000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 84,500
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.1
August 31, 2016
(Campaign #: 150)
Driver Seat May Inadvertently Move
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
NHTSA ID: 16V630000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 9,700
Consequence Summary:
Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.54
August 30, 2016
(Campaign #: 149)
Inability to Accelerate from a Stop
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
NHTSA ID: 16V628000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 41,000
Consequence Summary:
Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.59
August 24, 2016
(Campaign #: 148)
Air Bag may not Prevent Neck Injury/FMVSS 208
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 28, 2016 through April 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 16V615000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,031
Consequence Summary:
A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.55
August 2, 2016
(Campaign #: 146)
Brake Pedal Stopper Pad Deterioration
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 16V574000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 64,500
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 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 is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.12
August 2, 2016
(Campaign #: 147)
Instrument Cluster may Malfunction
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis sedans manufactured February 1, 2015, through May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seven-inch TFT-LCD instrument cluster that may display an incorrect vehicle speed or may illuminate all of the warning lights or not illuminate a warning light that needs to be lit.
NHTSA ID: 16V575000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,031
Consequence Summary:
If the instrument cluster displays the vehicle speed or illuminates the warning lights incorrectly there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 147.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.43
May 24, 2016
(Campaign #: 145)
Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 16V348000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 81,000
Consequence Summary:
If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.64
April 21, 2016
(Campaign #: 144)
Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.
NHTSA ID: 16V232000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.94
April 5, 2016
(Campaign #: 143)
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
NHTSA ID: 16V190000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 173,000
Consequence Summary:
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.21
March 10, 2016
(Campaign #: 142)
Trailer Turn Signals may not Work
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 16V147000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 2,263
Consequence Summary:
Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 142.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.73
March 10, 2016
(Campaign #: 141)
Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 16V145000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 34,200
Consequence Summary:
Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.42
February 29, 2016
(Campaign #: 140)
Loss of Wiper Function due to Corrosion
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
NHTSA ID: 16V117000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 18,700
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.26
January 28, 2016
(Campaign #: 139)
Transmission Cooler Hose may Leak Fluid
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 16V057000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 11,176
Consequence Summary:
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 139.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.67
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