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The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update engine control module software.  In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary.  All repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024.  Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"262-023G","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V589000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2023-08-18","owner_notified":"2023-09-26","units":37997,"summary":"Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Elantra HEV vehicles.  A software error in the motor control unit may cause unintended vehicle acceleration after the brake pedal is released.","consequence":"Unintended vehicle acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the motor control unit software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 248.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"248","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":["hev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V526000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2023-07-27","owner_notified":"2023-09-07","units":52109,"summary":"Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.  The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.","consequence":"An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.","remedy":"Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.  Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"246","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V632000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2022-08-18","owner_notified":"2022-10-14","units":247,"summary":"Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra N and 2022-2023 Elantra vehicles.  The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.","consequence":"A detached air bag cover emblem may strike a vehicle occupant, which can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the air bag, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 234.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"234","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":4,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":61,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":165,"crash":16,"fire":0,"injured":9,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Forward Collision Avoidance",45],["Electrical System",42],["Unspecified",36],["Engine",22],["Service Brakes",14],["Power Train",12]],"by_year":{"2022":1,"2023":54,"2024":50,"2025":37,"2026":23},"excerpts":[["2026-08-05","Service Brakes","Throw out bearing leak, resulting in excessive loss of brake fluid and potential for reduced braking ability. 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The vehicle had fa\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.101,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"4 DR FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard & Optional","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard & Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"},{"desc":"4 DR FWD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":33,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":54,"ncap":5,"complaints":165},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}