Hyundai is recalling more than 34,000 vehicles due to sunshades that may close unexpectedly, posing an injury risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade,” according to the recall notice.
The recall affects certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models, with over 26,000 Santa Fe and 8,000 Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles impacted.
Hyundai will notify affected owners, offering a free inspection and software update at dealerships to fix the issue.
What Owners Should Do
Hyundai owners can verify if their vehicle is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall website and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Owners can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and, if affected, book an appointment with a Hyundai dealership for the free software update to resolve the issue.
Hyundai Recalls This Year
The sunshade issue is not the first Hyundai recall this year.
The Korean carmaker is also recalling 1,545 Nexo SUVs in the United States. The Nexo is a hydrogen fuel cell model sold in the country since 2019, according to the NHTSA.
The recall addresses a potential defect in the thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD). The TPRD is a glass bulb-type device that is designed to fracture and release hydrogen gas to prevent over-pressurization if fuel tanks overheat.
The NHTSA warns that the glass bulb could fracture prematurely due to microcracks in the glass, and that the released gas could pose a fire risk if exposed to an ignition source.
The recall affects 2019–2024 Nexos, although the NHTSA estimates that only 1 percent of vehicles will exhibit the defect.
Hyundai advises Nexo owners that they can continue driving their vehicles until the TPRD is replaced. However, the company recommends parking outside and away from buildings and structures as a precaution.
Affected owners will receive notification by mail before December 10, and Hyundai will replace the glass-type TPRD with a metal-type component at no cost to the customer.
In July, Hyundai recalled over 12,000 vehicles due to a software error in the transmission control unit that could cause cars to roll away while in PARK.
In the same month, Hyundai issued a recall affecting over 54,000 vehicles due to potential fuel pump failures that could lead to a loss of drive power. The specific models involved in that recall were as follows:
2019-2023 Genesis G70
2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra N
2022-2023 Hyundai Kona N
2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N