Model year 2022 · Hyundai

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SANTA CRUZ.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V181000	March 17, 2023	Trailer HitchesPark outside
23V038000	January 31, 2023	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
22V746000	October 6, 2022	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
22V197000	March 28, 2022	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V181000Manufacturer no. 244

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: March 17, 2023
Owner notification: May 16, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 584,784 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA CRUZ

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V181000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V038000Manufacturer no. 241

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA: January 31, 2023
Owner notification: March 30, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16,104 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA CRUZ

Components: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars; Structure › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

Safety risk

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V038000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V746000Manufacturer no. 236

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: October 6, 2022
Owner notification: January 10, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 56,148 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA CRUZ

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Safety risk

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V746000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V197000Manufacturer no. 222

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA: March 28, 2022
Owner notification: May 26, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA CRUZ

Components: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V197000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 20, 2023.