CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
- Risk
- A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing. Because of this, the windshield could detach from the vehicle in a crash.
A windshield that detaches during a crash can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked.
Authorized dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. You can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE | 20202021 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2021 |