01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V181000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- March 17, 2023
- Potential units
- 584,784campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Why it matters: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
Owner notification: May 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 23V038000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- January 31, 2023
- Potential units
- 16,104campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Why it matters: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
Owner notification: March 30, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 22V746000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- October 6, 2022
- Potential units
- 56,148campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: January 10, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 22V197000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- March 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 16campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 26, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
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