Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Electrical System Recall: Sunshade May Close Unexpectedly
Hyundai is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles due to a sunshade that may close unexpectedly, increasing injury risk. Owners will receive free switch knob replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2024 Santa Fe vehicles because the rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, causing it to close unexpectedly. This could lead to injury if the sunshade opens suddenly while the driver or passenger is near it. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81751-hyundai-2024-santa-fe-electrical-system-recall-sunshade-may-close.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81751-hyundai-2024-santa-fe-electrical-system-recall-sunshade-may-close · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V843000
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“Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Electrical System Recall: Sunshade May Close Unexpectedly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81751-hyundai-2024-santa-fe-electrical-system-recall-sunshade-may-close. Based on NHTSA recall #24V843000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V843000).
Why it’s dangerous
The sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, causing it to close unexpectedly. This can happen when the driver or passenger is near the sunshade, potentially leading to injury from the sudden movement.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with the overhead console rear sunshade switch knob that may not be fully recessed are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the sunshade closes unexpectedly while they are near it.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Santa Fe has an overhead console rear sunshade switch knob that is not fully recessed. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. starting from December 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a replacement of the switch knobs.
Get Free Switch Knob Replacement
Dealers will replace the switch knobs at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 17 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V843000 — Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Electrical System Recall: Sunshade May Close Unexpectedly Hello, I own a Hyundai 2024 Santa Fe Electrical System Recall: Sunshade May Close Unexpectedly that is covered by recall 24V843000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V843000 (July 11, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.