Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2022

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 22 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 16, 2022
(Campaign #: 239)

Coolant Leak in EPCU May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
NHTSA ID: 22V941000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 853
Consequence Summary:
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.16
October 31, 2022
(Campaign #: 238/011G)

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 22V816000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 14,933
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.67
October 27, 2022
(Campaign #: 237)

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
NHTSA ID: 22V810000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 44,396
Consequence Summary:
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.71
October 6, 2022
(Campaign #: 236)

Loss of Drive Power

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
NHTSA ID: 22V746000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 56,148
Consequence Summary:
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.07
August 18, 2022
(Campaign #: 234)

Improperly Welded Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles. The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 22V632000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 247
Consequence Summary:
A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.21
August 18, 2022
(Campaign #: 235)

Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
NHTSA ID: 22V633000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 244,980
Consequence Summary:
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.01
August 15, 2022
(Campaign #: 233)

Windshield Wipers May Fail

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Palisade vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
NHTSA ID: 22V627000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 122,949
Consequence Summary:
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the driver-side windshield wiper arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 233.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.61
June 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 232)

Power Relay Under Rear Seat May Cause Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ioniq HEV and Ionic PHV vehicles previously recalled under recall number 18V-704. The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
NHTSA ID: 22V459000
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10,575
Consequence Summary:
An overheated PRA increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the main relay or PRA, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 232. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 18V-704. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.71
June 27, 2022
(Campaign #: 231)

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 22V458000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 72,142
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-796 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.84
May 19, 2022
(Campaign #: 229)

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 22V354000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 230,233
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.54
May 18, 2022
(Campaign #: 230)

Disabled Instrument Cluster Display Screen

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Palisade vehicles. The instrument cluster assembly may have been manufactured with excessive adhesive, which can disable the instrument cluster display screen.
NHTSA ID: 22V353000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 158
Consequence Summary:
A disabled display screen will not show critical information, such as the meters, gauges, and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 230.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.31
May 11, 2022
(Campaign #: 228)

Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
NHTSA ID: 22V324000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 10,729
Consequence Summary:
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Drivers are recommended to use the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) when parking their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 228.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.88
May 6, 2022
(Campaign #: 227)

Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
NHTSA ID: 22V312000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 215,171
Consequence Summary:
A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.19
May 6, 2022
(Campaign #: 226)

Unsecured Steering Column

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
NHTSA ID: 22V311000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50
April 14, 2022
(Campaign #: 225)

Hydrogen Gas Detection Sensors May Fail

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Nexo vehicles. The hydrogen gas detection sensors may fail to detect leaks in the hydrogen gas delivery system.
NHTSA ID: 22V258000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 922
Consequence Summary:
A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the hydrogen gas detection sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 225.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.63
April 7, 2022
(Campaign #: 224)

Hydrogen Leak from Detached Inlet Filter

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Nexo vehicles. Following hydrogen refueling, the inlet receptacle filter could detach and cause a hydrogen fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 22V228000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 54
Consequence Summary:
A hydrogen leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hydrogen fuel inlet receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 224.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.36
April 1, 2022
(Campaign #: 223)

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 22V218000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 6,240
Consequence Summary:
Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 221/010G)

Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 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: 22V196000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 63,461
Consequence Summary:
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.29
March 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 222)

Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
NHTSA ID: 22V197000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 3, 2022
(Campaign #: 220)

Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
NHTSA ID: 22V123000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 140
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can 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 May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 9, 2022
(Campaign #: 219)

Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent 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: 22V069000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 354
Consequence Summary:
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can 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 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 3, 2022
(Campaign #: 218)

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
NHTSA ID: 22V056000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 357,348
Consequence Summary:
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.04