Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Kona N

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2022-10-07
Description
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 santa fe, sonata, veloster n, 2022 santa cruz, elantra n, and kona n vehicles.  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.

Consequence
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary.  Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software.  All repairs will be performed free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 5, 2022.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

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.