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Choose a model before comparing complaints or documented conditions. The exact year is where the source starts to become relevant.
- Models listed
- 11
- Documented files
- 53
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a Hyundai model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2015 to 2026
Elantra
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2017 to 2022
Ioniq
- Years
- 6
- Files
- 5
2022 to 2026
Ioniq 5
- Years
- 5
- Files
- 5
2023 to 2026
Ioniq 6
- Years
- 4
- Files
- 5
2018 to 2026
Kona
- Years
- 9
- Files
- 5
2020 to 2026
Palisade
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 5
2022 to 2026
Santa Cruz
- Years
- 5
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Santa Fe
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Sonata
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Tucson
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2020 to 2026
Venue
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 3
Source-backed problem files
Documented Hyundai conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2016 to 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
2016 to 2021 Hyundai Tucson · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
2015 Hyundai Tucson · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
2021 Hyundai Palisade · Brakes & vehicle control
Contaminated brake fluid can reduce Palisade braking
NHTSA campaign 21V840000 lists the 2021 Hyundai Palisade for a condition in which contaminated brake fluid can reduce Palisade braking.
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
2020 Hyundai Ioniq · Electrical & software
High-voltage battery fire risk
The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
2023 to 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Electrical & software
High-voltage battery fire risk
The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
2023 Hyundai Kona · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
2023 to 2024 Hyundai Tucson · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
2020 to 2022 Hyundai Palisade · Trailer wiring
Tow-hitch wiring harness short and fire risk
Moisture or debris in certain genuine Hyundai tow-hitch harness modules can cause a short and a fire while driving or parked.
2022 to 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz · Body & structure
Trailer hitch may detach or fail
Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
2019 to 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe · Body & structure
Trailer hitch may detach or fail
Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
2022 to 2024 Hyundai Tucson · Body & structure
Trailer hitch may detach or fail
The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module.
2022 to 2023 Hyundai Elantra · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The emblem on the cover of the driver's front air bag may not have been welded properly, which can result in the emblem detaching upon deployment.
2015 to 2016 Hyundai Elantra · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
2017 to 2018 Hyundai Sonata · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
2025 to 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz · Driver assistance
Driver assistance system may not respond correctly
Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
2025 to 2026 Hyundai Tucson · Driver assistance
Driver assistance system may not respond correctly
Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Transmission & drivetrain
Driveshaft may break and cause power loss
The rear inner driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
2021 Hyundai Elantra · Visibility, cameras & lighting
Elantra rearview camera image may fail to display
NHTSA campaign 24V879000 lists the 2021 Hyundai Elantra for a condition in which elantra rearview camera image may fail to display.
2017 to 2019 Hyundai Ioniq · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
An unstable electrical ground may cause the vehicle to enter a fail-safe mode with reduced acceleration and power.
2022 to 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2023 to 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The charging port door panel may detach.
2023 to 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2026 Hyundai Kona · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
2026 Hyundai Sonata · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
2015 to 2017 Hyundai Sonata · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
2024 Hyundai Elantra · Engine & cooling
Engine defect may cause power loss or damage
An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2024 Hyundai Kona · Engine & cooling
Engine defect may cause power loss or damage
An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2024 Hyundai Venue · Engine & cooling
Engine defect may cause power loss or damage
An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
2019 to 2020 Hyundai Elantra · Engine & cooling
Engine may stall or the vehicle may lose power
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
2019 to 2021 Hyundai Kona · Engine & cooling
Engine may stall or the vehicle may lose power
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights.
2024 Hyundai Sonata · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly.
2020 to 2023 Hyundai Sonata · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
2025 to 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Electrical & software
High-voltage battery fire risk
The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
2017 to 2018 Hyundai Ioniq · Transmission & drivetrain
Hybrid propulsion system may lose power
The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
2017 to 2018 Hyundai Ioniq · Transmission & drivetrain
Hybrid propulsion system may lose power
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) located underneath the rear seat may overheat.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Electrical & electronic systems
Ioniq 5 ICCU damage can cause a loss of drive power
NHTSA campaign 24V868000 lists the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for a condition in which ioniq 5 ICCU damage can cause a loss of drive power.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
2024 to 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.
2023 to 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
2026 Hyundai Kona · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
2020 to 2025 Hyundai Palisade · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The seat belt buckles in the driver, passenger, and second-row window seats may fail to latch.
2024 to 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
2020, 2021, 2026 Hyundai Venue · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
2021 Hyundai Venue · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
2026 Hyundai Palisade · Body & structure
Seat component may not remain secure
The second and third row power seats may fail to detect a person.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
2019 Hyundai Ioniq · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
2020 to 2021 Hyundai Palisade · Visibility
Windshield wipers may become intermittent or stop
Wipers that slow or stop under snow load are the specific failure addressed by Hyundai recall 233 on certain Palisades.
Researching Hyundai vehicles
Read the method behind the match
These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
Read guide ↗Search phrases from the driver seat
Does one of these sound familiar?
Each phrase opens its underlying problem file. Compare the complete symptom pattern before drawing a conclusion.