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NHTSA Recall 23V038000: Critical fasteners (structure) and roof and pillars (structure)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,104 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Santa Cruz.

16,104
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (March 30)
NHTSA campaign23V038000
Manufacturer campaign241
ComponentsSTRUCTURE › CRITICAL FASTENERS; STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS
Report receivedJanuary 31, 2023
Owner notificationMarch 30, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V038000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa Cruz2022, 2023
Hyundai Tucson2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.