The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V308000·Announced 2024-05-01

2024 Hyundai Kona electrical short can cause loss of drive power

Hyundai is recalling 2024 Kona, Elantra, and Venue vehicles because an electrical short in the EGR valve can cause loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the assembly free of charge.

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 is a structural vehicle defect that can result in loss of drive power and increase crash risk. No crashes, injuries, or deaths are reported in the source material, placing this at the risk-of-harm threshold without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Kona, Elantra, and Venue vehicles. The recall affects approximately 13,511 units.

An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of engine drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a dealership appointment. Hyundai will replace the EGR valve assembly at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. For additional information, owners may 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 VENUE, ELANTRA, KONA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Engine and Emissions
Hazard
Affected units
13,511

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 (3)

  • VENUE
  • ELANTRA
  • KONA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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