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Hyundai Motor America recalls

Every recall we track for Hyundai Motor America — 196 in all, from 2014–2026 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 20 are rated “stop using now”.

196recalls
7,057complaints & reports
171injuries reported
6deaths reported

Recalls per year, by danger level

Recalls from Hyundai Motor America peaked in 2024 (24); 168 since 2017. 4% rated “stop using now”.

2017: 14 recalls — 1 stop using now, 13 use caution1420172018: 10 recalls — 2 stop using now, 8 use caution1020182019: 7 recalls — 7 use caution720192020: 14 recalls — 14 use caution1420202021: 20 recalls — 19 use caution, 1 lower risk2020212022: 21 recalls — 21 use caution2120222023: 18 recalls — 18 use caution1820232024: 24 recalls — 1 stop using now, 23 use caution2420242025: 20 recalls — 20 use caution2020252026 (to date): 20 recalls — 2 stop using now, 18 use caution202026to date

All NHTSA recall records for Hyundai Motor America since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.

Recalls per year for Hyundai Motor America, by danger level
YearStop using nowUse cautionLower riskNot yet ratedTotal
20171130014
2018280010
201907007
20200140014
20210191020
20220210021
20230180018
20241230024
20250200020
2026 (to date)2180020

Hyundai Motor America recalls before 2017

Recalls on record by year.

  • 201615
  • 201511
  • 20142

Most common reasons for Hyundai Motor America recalls

  • A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.5
  • A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.3
  • A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.3
  • A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.2
  • A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.2

What to do if you have a recalled Hyundai Motor America product

  1. Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
  2. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
  3. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

Run a VIN recall check.

All Hyundai Motor America recalls

60 shown

What people reported about Hyundai Motor America

7,057 on record

Complaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Hyundai Motor America’s recalls — unedited excerpts.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 5, 2026

    Transmission slippage, near failure, unable to accelerate safely past 20mph. Need to floor the gas peddle which causes me to go over the desired speed.

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 4, 2026

    The vehicle was released to me as repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer earlier the same day. While driving home, the vehicle entered reduced-power/turtle mode and lost propulsion capability. This is the third failure of the electrical/propulsion system in …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 4, 2026

    While driving my 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, the vehicle suddenly lost power, began shaking, and all warning lights illuminated at once. The car would not accelerate properly and became unsafe to operate in traffic. After pulling over and restarting the vehicl…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 3, 2026

    The car detects phantom blind spot alerts even after the camera update. It happens based on front and rear cameras. When the car falsely alerts it fully locks up the breaks and steering until the fault clears. It happened yesterday trying to pull out of a stre…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 3, 2026

    I am filing a safety complaint against Scott Stark’s South Point Hyundai for selling me a vehicle with an active open safety recall, a blown transmission, an A/C failure, and a dry-rotted tire. Before returning the car for service under a promised 1,000-mile w…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 2, 2026

    I bought this Hyundai Venue because it came with a manual transmission, which I prefer driving, however the transmission has been the biggest issue with this vehicle. It has a tendency to get stuck in reverse, most often when changing gear on a slight incline …

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 2, 2026

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the vehicle lost headlight functionality without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the radio intermittently failed to operate while driving th…

  • Owner complaint · NHTSAAug 1, 2026

    I own a 2022 Hyundai Elantra with only 72,000 miles my check engine light came on for the code p048900 for the Egr valve. It is no longer covered by any warranties but other year models have been recalled due to the same issue.

Hyundai Motor America recall questions

How many recalls has Hyundai Motor America had?

196 recalls from Hyundai Motor America are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2014–2026.

What is the most recent Hyundai Motor America recall?

HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2026) recall — Wheels, dated Oct 21, 2026. Every Hyundai Motor America recall is listed on this page, newest first.

Why are Hyundai Motor America products recalled?

The most common reasons on record: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. (5); A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. (3); A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. (3); A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. (2).

What should I do if I have a recalled Hyundai Motor America product?

Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.

How do I get alerts for new Hyundai Motor America recalls?

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