Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2017
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 13, 2017
(Campaign #: 171)
Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
NHTSA ID: 17V801000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,209
Consequence Summary:
If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.76
November 30, 2017
(Campaign #: 170)
Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Elantra sedan, coupe and GT vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
NHTSA ID: 17V769000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 390,467
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, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 170. This campaign expands recall 16V574.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 59.91
October 4, 2017
(Campaign #: 169)
Seat Belt Linkage Detaches from Pretensioner
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
NHTSA ID: 17V617000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 443,545
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.62
September 20, 2017
(Campaign #: 167)
Front Coil Springs may Fracture and Puncture Tire
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.
NHTSA ID: 17V577000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 197
Consequence Summary:
If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.48
September 20, 2017
(Campaign #: 168)
Engine Bearing Wear may cause Engine Stall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
NHTSA ID: 17V578000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 420
Consequence Summary:
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.13
August 28, 2017
(Campaign #: 166)
Coolant may Contact EPCU and cause Stall
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Ioniq Electric Vehicles. Manufacturing defects within the Electronic Power Control Unit (EPCU) may allow coolant to contact the unit's circuit board.
NHTSA ID: 17V532000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 218
Consequence Summary:
If coolant contacts the EPCU, a stall may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected were mailed October 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 166.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.67
June 5, 2017
(Campaign #: 163)
Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
NHTSA ID: 17V358000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 437,400
Consequence Summary:
If the hood is not securely closed or 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 owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.76
June 5, 2017
(Campaign #: 165)
Driver's Seat Belt Anchor not Fastened Correctly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.
NHTSA ID: 17V365000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 17,160
Consequence Summary:
If the bolt was not sufficiently tightened, driver's seat belt may come unanchored in a collision, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will verify that the driver's seatbelt anchor is properly secured, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 165.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.96
June 5, 2017
(Campaign #: 164)
Parking Brake Indicator may not Illuminate
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
NHTSA ID: 17V359000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 161,074
Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 164.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.79
March 31, 2017
(Campaign #: 162)
Bearing Wear may result in Engine Seizure
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
NHTSA ID: 17V226000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 572,000
Consequence Summary:
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.79
March 28, 2017
(Campaign #: 161)
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
NHTSA ID: 17V213000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 99
Consequence Summary:
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.92
March 8, 2017
(Campaign #: 160)
Seat Belt Linkages may Detach
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
NHTSA ID: 17V152000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 977,778
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.13
March 6, 2017
(Campaign #: 159)
Incorrect Tire Pressure Sensor Mode/FMVSS 138
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
NHTSA ID: 17V142000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 190
Consequence Summary:
An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.05
January 26, 2017
(Campaign #: 157)
Loss of Power Brake Assist
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
NHTSA ID: 17V063000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 33,803
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.12
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