Hyundai recalls and safety
297 recalls since 1986 · 55,959 owner complaints since 1995
297
vehicle recalls since 1986
297
vehicle recalls since 1986
Hyundai has had 297 vehicle recalls since 1986, covering 29.0 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 16 recalls for 1.03 million vehicles, down 23.8% from 2024. The Hyundai Sonata has the most recalls (66). Owners filed 5,484 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
16
-23.8% vs 2024
2026 so far
16
1.65M units
All recalls
297
Since 1986
Units affected
29.0M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
2
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
5,484
+31.8% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Hyundai vehicle recalls each year since 1986, and the vehicles they covered
Hyundai models
64 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata | 66 | 11.5M | 16,094 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Elantra | 57 | 8.58M | 8,732 | ★ 2012-2026 |
| Santa Fe | 46 | 8.21M | 7,670 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Tucson | 36 | 6.31M | 6,294 | ★ 2012-2026 |
| Accent | 25 | 5.28M | 2,038 | ★ 2011-2022 |
| Tiburon | 17 | 2.68M | 763 | - |
| Palisade | 16 | 1.89M | 2,454 | ★ 2020-2026 |
| Ioniq 5 | 15 | 314K | 1,340 | ★ 2022-2026 |
| Sonata Hybrid | 13 | 5.13M | 795 | ★ 2011-2026 |
| Santa Fe Sport | 11 | 3.53M | 1,188 | ★ 2013-2018 |
| Azera | 11 | 4.78M | 713 | ★ 2011 |
| Veloster | 10 | 2.29M | 1,293 | ★ 2014-2017 |
| Genesis | 10 | 2.20M | 1,244 | ★ 2011-2016 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid | 10 | 1.39M | 260 | ★ 2021-2026 |
| Kona | 9 | 332K | 803 | ★ 2019-2026 |
| Excel | 9 | 2.28M | 324 | - |
| Santa Cruz | 9 | 1.17M | 323 | ★ 2023-2026 |
| Veracruz | 6 | 4.22M | 661 | ★ 2011-2012 |
| Entourage | 6 | 2.78M | 288 | - |
| Genesis Coupe | 6 | 3.47M | 222 | - |
| Elantra Hybrid | 6 | 550K | 135 | ★ 2021-2026 |
| Ioniq 6 | 6 | 571K | 130 | ★ 2023-2025 |
| Kona Electric | 5 | 68K | 149 | ★ 2023 |
| Santa Fe Plug-IN Hybrid | 5 | 827K | 47 | - |
| Elantra N | 5 | 340K | 40 | ★ 2022-2026 |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 64. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Hyundai recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Hyundai recalls by component
- Air bags42 · 3.47M units
- Electrical system35 · 1.16M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic26 · 4.96M units
- Seat belts24 · 3.10M units
- Fuel system, gasoline18 · 1.38M units
- Exterior lighting15 · 3.31M units
- Power train15 · 1.58M units
- Suspension15 · 1.25M units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Hyundai owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
5,484 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Engine14,855
- Electrical system8,214
- Power train6,037
- Unknown or other5,630
- Air bags5,399
- Steering4,910
- Service brakes3,740
- Complaints
- 55,959
- Crashes reported
- 3,198
- Fires reported
- 1,490
- People injured
- 2,866
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Hyundai recalls
The newest of 297. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
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Questions and answers
How many recalls did Hyundai have in 2025?
16 Hyundai vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 1.03 million vehicles, compared with 21 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 16 so far.
Which Hyundai models have the most recalls?
The Sonata (66), the Elantra (57) and the Santa Fe (46) have the most recalls since 1986. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Hyundai recall problem?
Air bags: 42 of the 297 Hyundai recalls, followed by electrical system (35).
What do Hyundai owners complain about most?
Engine, named in 14,855 of the 55,959 safety complaints Hyundai owners filed since 1995, then electrical system (8,214). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Hyundai?
Yes: 2 Hyundai recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Jun 24, 2014: Hyundai Sonata (2015): Service brakes, hydraulic.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.