Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 20 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 28, 2021
(Campaign #: 216)
Inadequate Windshield Bonding
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
NHTSA ID: 21V00M000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 26,413
Consequence Summary:
A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.01
December 28, 2021
(Campaign #: 217)
Illegible Instrument Cluster Display/FMVSS 101
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 21V00K000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 714
Consequence Summary:
An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.58
December 7, 2021
(Campaign #: 215)
Unintended Acceleration after Gas Pedal Release
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ioniq electric vehicles. An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power. In certain conditions while in fail-safe mode, the vehicle may accelerate after the gas pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 21V944000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,679
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected acceleration following gas pedal release can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) software and repair the ground wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 215.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.45
December 2, 2021
(Campaign #: 213)
Reduced Braking Performance
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
NHTSA ID: 21V937000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 76
Consequence Summary:
Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68
December 2, 2021
(Campaign #: 214)
Inoperable Headlights and/or Taillights
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.
NHTSA ID: 21V938000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 27, 2021
(Campaign #: 212)
Brake Fluid Contamination
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Palisade vehicles. The brake fluid may be contaminated, which can cause the brake master cylinder inner-cup seals to swell, and reduce braking performance.
NHTSA ID: 21V840000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 995
Consequence Summary:
Reduced braking performance can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 212.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.6
October 13, 2021
(Campaign #: 211/009G)
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 21V796000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 978
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 24, 2021
(Campaign #: 210)
Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
NHTSA ID: 21V749000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 469,377
Consequence Summary:
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.19
September 17, 2021
(Campaign #: 209)
Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
NHTSA ID: 21V727000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 95,515
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:
Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on November 16, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 209.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.59
August 6, 2021
(Campaign #: 208)
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
NHTSA ID: 21V619000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 348,158
Consequence Summary:
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.54
July 9, 2021
(Campaign #: 207)
Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
NHTSA ID: 21V524000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 15,752
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.89
May 3, 2021
(Campaign #: 206)
Fuel Pipe Not Tightened Properly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
NHTSA ID: 21V308000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 28, 2021
(Campaign #: 203)
Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
NHTSA ID: 21V301000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 158,493
Consequence Summary:
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.51
April 28, 2021
(Campaign #: 204)
Seat Back Recliners Improperly Welded
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat back recliners may have been improperly welded.
NHTSA ID: 21V302000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 1,464
Consequence Summary:
An improperly welded seat back recliner could separate from the seat back frame during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-888-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 204.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.3
April 28, 2021
(Campaign #: 205)
Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 21V303000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 151,205
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.07
March 24, 2021
(Campaign #: 008G)
High Pressure Fuel Tube May Leak
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Genesis G80 and GV80 vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre turbo engines. The fuel tube connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not seal properly, which could allow fuel to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V208000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 147
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 replace the high pressure fuel tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 008G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.32
March 17, 2021
(Campaign #: 202)
Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 21V185000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Action:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 10, 2021
(Campaign #: 201/006G)
Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Genesis and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 21V160000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 94,646
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006G.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.16
March 10, 2021
(Campaign #: 007G)
Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short Circuit
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Genesis G70 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 21V161000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 552
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2021. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 007G.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.34
March 1, 2021
(Campaign #: 200)
Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
NHTSA ID: 21V127000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 4,696
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.25