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.
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles because a software error in the transmission control unit can cause the vehicle to roll away when parked. This poses a risk of crashes or injuries if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
A software error in the transmission control unit may cause the vehicle to roll away when the vehicle is in PARK. This can happen even when the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is engaged, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners of 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with the specific software error are affected. Drivers who park their vehicles in a location where rolling could cause injury are at higher risk.
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.
After parking, ensure the emergency parking brake is engaged to prevent unintended movement.
Dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Hyundai will send an over-the-air software update for the transmission control unit to fix the issue.
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.
Hyundai recalls certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles due to a software error in the transmission control unit that may cause the vehicle to roll away when parked.
Check if your 2024 Santa Fe received a recall notice mailed starting August 26, 2024. The issue affects vehicles with the specific transmission control unit software.
If your vehicle rolls away, immediately use the emergency parking brake and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V529000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai 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.
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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.
