Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 28, 2018
(Campaign #: 180)
High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
NHTSA ID: 18V934000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 150,730
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.21
December 14, 2018
(Campaign #: 179)
Sunroof may not Auto-Reverse
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehicles. The panoramic sunroof motor may be incorrectly programmed, preventing the sunroof from detecting an obstacle while closing.
NHTSA ID: 18V891000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 86
Consequence Summary:
If the sunroof does not detect an obstacle while closing and then retract, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the panoramic sunroof, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 179.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.81
October 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 177)
Bolts Damaging Side Curtain Air Bags
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
NHTSA ID: 18V715000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 8,204
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.03
October 5, 2018
(Campaign #: 178)
Electrical Resistance at Main Relay May Cause Fire
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and 2018 Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
NHTSA ID: 18V704000
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10,575
Consequence Summary:
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 178.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.07
July 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 002G)
Passenger Air Bag may Deploy with a Child in Seat
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.
NHTSA ID: 18V496000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 3,305
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.55
May 10, 2018
(Campaign #: 001G)
Front and Rear Glass Incorrectly Bonded
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 and Genesis G90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.
NHTSA ID: 18V305000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 001G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 24, 2018
(Campaign #: 176)
Clutch Actuator Oil Leak may cause Fire
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 18V260000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,156
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 20, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 176.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.8
March 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 175)
Voltage Protection Device Improper Activation
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
NHTSA ID: 18V166000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,840
Consequence Summary:
If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.58
February 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 174)
Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
NHTSA ID: 18V137000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 580,058
Consequence Summary:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.09
February 17, 2018
(Campaign #: 173)
Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
NHTSA ID: 18V118000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 41,070
Consequence Summary:
A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96
January 9, 2018
(Campaign #: 172)
ABS Module May Short Circuit
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
NHTSA ID: 18V026000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 87,854
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.82
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