Hyundai Santa Cruz recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 20, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson

Recall number

24V877000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 42,465 units

Why it was recalled

A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

What to do

Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.