Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 7, 2019
(Campaign #: 186)

Side Curtain Air Bags May Be Damaged By Bolts

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Palisade vehicles. The mounting bolts used to secure the side curtain air bags may damage the side curtain air bags during deployment.
NHTSA ID: 19V802000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 11,217
Consequence Summary:
Damaged side curtain air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover on the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 186.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.11
October 9, 2019
(Campaign #: 184)

Right Rear Wheel Lug Nuts May Be Loose

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 19V720000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 48
Consequence Summary:
A wheel detaching from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lug nuts, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-251-0871. Hyundai's number for this recall is 184.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.92
October 9, 2019
(Campaign #: 185)

Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Can Detach

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
NHTSA ID: 19V721000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 744
Consequence Summary:
A detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the ball joint fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 185.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.52
July 19, 2019
(Campaign #: 003G)

Oil May Leak Onto Exhaust Manifold

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Genesis G80 and 2017-2018 Genesis G90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
NHTSA ID: 19V538000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 8,059
Consequence Summary:
Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.14
April 17, 2019
(Campaign #: 183)

Driver's Door May Open During Side Impact Crash

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Veloster vehicles. In certain side impact crashes, the driver's door latch housing and locking cable can become damaged, allowing the driver's side door to open.
NHTSA ID: 19V311000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 12,438
Consequence Summary:
The door opening could result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side door latch assembly and lower channel, free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 183.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.37
March 14, 2019
(Campaign #: 182)

Ignition Timing may Damage Engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 Veloster vehicles that are equipped with 1.6 liter turbo engines. The engine management software may cause premature ignition (pre-ignition) of the air/fuel mixture in the engine. The resulting excessive cylinder pressure may damage the engine.
NHTSA ID: 19V204000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 16,487
Consequence Summary:
Engine damage can increase the risk of a fire or cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 182.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.89
February 5, 2019
(Campaign #: 181)

Engine Oil Leak May Cause Stall or Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles. The engine oil pan may leak and, if not addressed, the loss of oil may result in engine damage.
NHTSA ID: 19V063000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 120,000
Consequence Summary:
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will inspect for an oil pan leak, replacing it if necessary, and install an updated oil pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 181.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.14