The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V038000·Announced 2023-01-31

2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson roof moldings may detach

Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Santa Cruz and 2023 Santa Cruz vehicles, as well as 2022 Tucson vehicles, because the roof moldings may detach and become a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 is a structural vehicle defect where detached roof moldings could become road hazards and increase crash risk. No injuries or deaths are reported, but the risk of harm exists. This falls under High severity for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

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

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023.

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings as necessary, at no cost. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number is 241. Owners may 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
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ, TUCSON
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Roof and Pillars
Hazard
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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