Hyundai Recalls Cars and SUVs With Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission

Jeff S. Bartlett
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A fail-safe mode might not work properly, causing vehicle to lose power

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

By Jeff S. Bartlett

Hyundai is recalling 53,142 cars and SUVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years equipped with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission due to concerns that transmission oil pump malfunction could trigger an improper fail-safe model reaction that causes the transmission to disengage. The loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

When a vehicle experiences this problem, there will be warning lights in the instrument panel, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

There have been 229 incidents reported from June 1, 2021, through Sept. 26, 2022, in the U.S. The automaker reports that there are no confirmed crashes or injuries related to this condition.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 5, 2022.

The Details

Vehicles Recalled

2021 and 2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N
2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N

The problem: The dual-clutch automatic transmission may disengage when the car or SUV is being driven.

The fix: Dealerships will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, and update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V746000. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 236.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.



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