ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's EGR valve, which helps reduce emissions, might have an electrical problem that could cause it to malfunction,
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose power while driving, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the faulty EGR valve for free, no cost to you, and they've already mailed a letter about the recall on June 28, 2024.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
Hyundai is recalling your 2024 Kona to fix a problem with the seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats, which may not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt doesn't work right, you could get hurt in a crash because you might not be properly restrained.
Free Fix
A Hyundai dealer will inspect and replace the faulty seat belt retractor for free, and you'll be notified by mail - you can also call Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.
Your 2024 Hyundai Kona's 12-Volt battery cables might be rubbing against a metal bracket and causing a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to a fire in the engine compartment, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Hyundai will cover the cost to add protective sheathing to the wiring to prevent the short circuit, and you should contact them at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
