Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 7, 2024
Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Roll Away
Hyundai recalls certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles due to a software error that may cause the vehicle to roll away when in PARK. Owners must use the emergency parking brake and receive a free transmission inspection.
“Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Roll Away.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81749-hyundai-2024-santa-fe-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #24V529000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V529000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled 2024 Santa Fe vehicles due to a vehicle roll-away risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 7, 2024. Owners should use the emergency parking brake after parking and contact Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai Santa Fe, 2024
What to do
Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary.
The hazard
A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on record since 2014-07-11. Other recent recalls include the Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 Recall: Rear Seat Trap Hazard (2026-09-11), the Hyundai Kona 2024-2025 Seat Belts: Crash Injury Risk (2026-07-14), and the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2025: Instrument Panel Display Failure Risk (2026-06-24). NHTSA has 155 owner complaints on file for the 2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, with the latest received 2026-10-09. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Ford Maverick 2026 Power Train Recall: Risk of Rolling Away (2025-12-12), the Ford 2026 F-150 Power Train Recall: Risk of Loss of Control (2026-09-09), and the Ford F-350 SD (2026) Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Rollaway (2025-12-12).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Santa Fe has the software error by looking for the recall notice mailed starting August 26, 2024. The issue affects vehicles with the specific transmission control unit software.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Use Emergency Parking Brake
After parking, ensure the emergency parking brake is engaged to prevent unintended movement.
Get Free Transmission Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Install OTA Software Update
Hyundai will send an over-the-air software update for the transmission control unit to fix the issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V529000 — Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Roll Away
Hello,
I own a Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Roll Away that is covered by recall 24V529000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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