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Hyundai Recalls

NHTSA has issued 213 safety recalls covering Hyundai vehicles since 2010, across 44 models. The most recent was reported on October 8, 2026. 23 of them carry an active do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Pick a model to see every campaign against it, including what the defect was and how the manufacturer fixed it.

Hyundai recalls by model

ModelRecallsModel years
Hyundai Sonata422006–2026
Hyundai Santa Fe372001–2026
Hyundai Elantra322007–2026
Hyundai Tucson282006–2026
Hyundai Palisade162020–2026
Hyundai Ioniq 5152022–2026
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid132011–2026
Hyundai Accent112006–2022
Hyundai Genesis112009–2016
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport112013–2018
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid102021–2026
Hyundai Veloster102012–2021
Hyundai Kona92019–2026
Hyundai Santa Cruz92022–2026
Hyundai Azera82006–2017
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid62021–2026
Hyundai Genesis Coupe62010–2016
Hyundai Ioniq 662023–2025
Hyundai Elantra N52022–2025
Hyundai Kona Electric52019–2025
Hyundai Nexo52019–2024
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid52022–2023
Hyundai Veracruz52007–2012
Hyundai Elantra Touring42009–2012
Hyundai Entourage42007–2008
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid42017–2019
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid42025–2026
Hyundai Equus32011–2015
Hyundai Ioniq 932026
Hyundai Ioniq Electric32017–2020
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid32026
Hyundai Venue32020–2026

Hyundai models covered on another page

These share their recall record with a closely related model, so both are covered in one place rather than on two near-identical pages.

Other Hyundai models with recalls on record

These have only one or two recalls each, which is not enough for a page of their own. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov for the details.

Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Genesis G70, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, Kona N, Santa Fe XL, Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, Tiburon, Tucson Fuel Cell, Veloster N, Xcient.

Most recent Hyundai recalls

The newest campaigns NHTSA has on file for Hyundai, whichever model they affect.

26V664000SeatReported October 8, 2026
NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2017-2020 Genesis G80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.

What can happen

A fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners of Hyundai vehicles may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and Genesis' recall number is 035G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 13, 2026.

Vehicles affected
94,622
Maker's recall no.
308/035G
Read campaign 26V664000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
26V588000SeatReported September 11, 2026

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles equipped with a Limited, Calligraphy, or Calligraphy Design trim package. The second-row power seats may fail to detect a person. As a result, the seats may continue to move after contacting a person during powered seat functions, such as automatic power fold-and-stow.

What can happen

A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to exercise caution when operating the second-row power seat functions until the repair is performed. Children are advised not to be in the rear seats or near the rear seating area during power-folding operation. The seat software will be inspected and updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 307. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 12, 2026.

Vehicles affected
5,360
Maker's recall no.
307
Owners notified
October 1, 2026
Read campaign 26V588000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
26V452000Seat beltReported July 14, 2026

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

What can happen

A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.

Vehicles affected
47,787
Maker's recall no.
306
Owners notified
September 2, 2026
Read campaign 26V452000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
26V432000Electrical systemReported July 2, 2026
NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

What can happen

A fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 305. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 3, 2026.

Vehicles affected
6
Maker's recall no.
305
Owners notified
July 29, 2026
Read campaign 26V432000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
26V400000Electrical systemReported June 23, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What can happen

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.

Vehicles affected
96,310
Maker's recall no.
304
Owners notified
July 17, 2026
Safety standard
FMVSS 101
Read campaign 26V400000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Hyundai is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Hyundai recall questions

How many recalls has Hyundai issued?

NHTSA lists 213 recall campaigns for Hyundai vehicles from 2010 onward, spread across 44 models. A campaign usually covers several model years at once, and a single fault in a shared part can trigger one campaign that touches many different models.

Does a high recall count mean Hyundai builds unreliable cars?

Not on its own. Recall counts track safety defects reported to the federal government, not general reliability, and they scale with how many vehicles a manufacturer sells. A brand that sells millions of trucks a year will show more campaigns than a low-volume marque. Manufacturers that report faults early also show higher counts than ones that delay.

How do I find out if my Hyundai is affected?

Pick your model below to see every recall issued against it, then check your VIN on NHTSA's lookup to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included. The VIN check is the only reliable answer, because manufacturers limit each recall to a range of build dates.

Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:
October 18, 2026
Coverage:
Recalls from 2010 onward
Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov ↗

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.