Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
Manufacturer safety record
Hyundai Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 59,547 owner complaints and 304 recalls for Hyundai vehicles from 1986 to 2027. The most complained-about model is the Sonata (15,779 complaints). 229 new complaints were filed in the last 30 days.
- Complaints
- 59,547
- Recalls
- 304
- Crashes
- 3,481
- Fires
- 1,632
- Injuries
- 3,089
- Deaths
- 74
Hyundai models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata | 1987-2026 | 15,779 | 67 |
| Elantra | 1992-2026 | 8,961 | 59 |
| Santa FE | 2001-2026 | 7,528 | 49 |
| Tucson | 2005-2026 | 5,090 | 36 |
| Elantra GT | 2013-2020 | 3,360 | 2 |
| Palisade | 2020-2027 | 2,517 | 16 |
| Accent | 1991-2022 | 2,068 | 25 |
| Elantra Touring | 2009-2012 | 1,852 | 4 |
| Ioniq 5 | 2022-2027 | 1,356 | 15 |
| Genesis | 2008-2018 | 1,431 | 11 |
| Santa FE Sport | 2013-2018 | 1,305 | 11 |
| Tiburon | 1997-2008 | 768 | 17 |
| Veloster | 2012-2021 | 809 | 10 |
| Kona | 2018-2026 | 817 | 9 |
| Azera | 2005-2017 | 714 | 12 |
| Sonata Hybrid | 2011-2026 | 670 | 13 |
| Veracruz | 2007-2012 | 662 | 9 |
| Excel | 1986-2001 | 357 | 9 |
| Santa Cruz | 2022-2026 | 295 | 9 |
| Accent 5 | 2013-2017 | 433 | 0 |
| Entourage | 2006-2008 | 288 | 6 |
| Kona Electric | 2019-2025 | 286 | 6 |
| XG 350 | 2002-2005 | 323 | 0 |
| Genesis Coupe | 2010-2016 | 163 | 6 |
| Ioniq 6 | 2023-2025 | 131 | 6 |
| Tucson Fuel Cell | 2015 | 216 | 1 |
| Santa FE Hybrid | 2021-2026 | 20 | 10 |
| Sonata Plug-IN | 2016-2019 | 196 | 0 |
| Ioniq Hybrid | 2017-2022 | 114 | 4 |
| Accent Hatchback | 2009-2010 | 189 | 0 |
| Elantra N | 2022-2026 | 40 | 6 |
| Equus | 2011-2016 | 97 | 3 |
| XG300 | 2001-2004 | 73 | 4 |
| Kona EV | 2021 | 147 | 0 |
| Elantra Hev | 2021-2024 | 61 | 4 |
| Elantra Hybrid | 2021-2026 | 77 | 3 |
| Nexo | 2019-2024 | 19 | 5 |
| Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 2022-2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Tucson Hybrid | 2025-2026 | 0 | 5 |
| Ioniq 9 | 2026 | 39 | 3 |
| Ioniq Electric | 2017-2020 | 22 | 3 |
| Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid | 2025-2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Venue | 2020-2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Palisade Hybrid | 2026-2027 | 16 | 3 |
| Scoupe | 1986-1995 | 65 | 0 |
| XG350 | 2001-2006 | 4 | 3 |
| Veloster N | 2019-2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Kona N | 2022-2023 | 11 | 2 |
| Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid | 2017-2022 | 27 | 1 |
| Santa FE XL | 2019 | 26 | 1 |
| Sonata GLS | 1999 | 46 | 0 |
| Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid | 2016-2018 | 0 | 2 |
| LD15 Bering | 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| Accent GT | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| Elantra Coupe | 2013-2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Ioniq 5 N | 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| Ioniq Plug-IN | 2018-2019 | 15 | 0 |
| Ioniq Hev | 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| XG300L | 2001-2002 | 13 | 0 |
| Hyundai | 1986-1989 | 6 | 0 |
| Elantra N-Line | 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| XG | 2000-2001 | 3 | 0 |
| Ioniq EV | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| Ioniq | 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Last 30 days
Hyundai vehicles drawing complaints now
2022BHyundai Palisade10 in 30 days323 complaints5 recallsTop problem: Seats & seat beltsDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2026DHyundai Palisade7 in 30 days131 complaints3 recallsTop problem: Seats & seat belts2023CHyundai Palisade7 in 30 days412 complaints5 recallsTop problem: Seats & seat beltsDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2017FHyundai Santa FE7 in 30 days976 complaints6 recallsTop problem: Engine & coolingDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2025DHyundai Ioniq 56 in 30 days303 complaints9 recallsTop problem: Electrical systemDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2025DHyundai Palisade6 in 30 days257 complaints3 recallsTop problem: BrakesDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2024DHyundai Palisade6 in 30 days398 complaints5 recallsTop problem: BrakesDo-not-drive or park-outside recall2023DHyundai Santa FE6 in 30 days217 complaints1 recallTop problem: Transmission & drivetrainDo-not-drive or park-outside recall
All time
Most complained-about Hyundai vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 3,380 | 14 | F |
| 2 | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 1,920 | 9 | F |
| 3 | 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 1,626 | 5 | F |
| 4 | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 1,559 | 8 | F |
| 5 | 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 1,333 | 4 | F |
| 6 | 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT | 1,293 | 0 | F |
| 7 | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 1,157 | 9 | F |
| 8 | 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 1,097 | 3 | F |
| 9 | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 1,047 | 11 | F |
| 10 | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE | 976 | 6 | F |
| 11 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 771 | 4 | F |
| 12 | 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 769 | 3 | F |
| 13 | 2014 Hyundai Sonata | 751 | 7 | F |
| 14 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT | 735 | 0 | F |
| 15 | 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 728 | 6 | F |
Latest Hyundai recalls
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Tucson Hybrid and Elantra vehicles. The front strut assembly fasteners may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Park outside
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.
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...
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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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data