The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V038000·Announced 2025-07-01

Hyundai Recalls Santa Cruz and Tucson for Detaching Roof Moldings

Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Santa Cruz, 2023 Santa Cruz, and 2022 Tucson vehicles due to potentially detaching roof moldings. A detached molding could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This vehicle recall involves detaching roof moldings that could become a road hazard and increase crash risk. However, no deaths, injuries, or damage have been reported. The hazard is theoretical, placing this at High severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

What is being recalled: Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022 Santa Cruz, 2023 Santa Cruz, and 2022 Tucson vehicles. The roof moldings on these vehicles may detach.

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

Who is affected: The recall affects approximately 16,104 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 30, 2023.

What to do: Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule an appointment. Dealers will inspect and replace or secure the roof moldings free of charge. You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • roof-molding-detachment
  • crash-risk
Affected units
16,104

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SANTA CRUZ
  • TUCSON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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