- A faulty fuel pump has triggered a recall for certain Hyundai Elantra, Kona, and Veloster models, and the Genesis G70
- The fuel pump recall only affects the performance “N” Hyundai models
- The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is recalled for software that could potentially damage the transmission
Hyundai is recalling 7,579 vehicles in Canada for a faulty fuel pump that could cause loss of power across a variety of models, along with 806 copies of the 2024 Santa Fe with glitchy software that could potentially damage the transmission.
In the U.S., 54,647 vehicles are being recalled for the fuel pump, along with 12,349 Santa Fe SUVs for the software.
The fuel pump falls under Transport Canada’s recall number 2024-403. It can affect the 2022-2023 Hyundai Elantra N; the 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona N; the 2019 to 2022 Hyundai Veloster N; and the 2019 to 2023 Genesis G70. Note that among the Hyundai models, only the performance N versions are affected.
The high-pressure fuel pump could fail on these vehicles. If it does, the engine may run rough; the “check engine” light could come on; and it could cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Dealers will update the engine control module software, and if necessary, replace the fuel pump.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe — the gasoline-only version, not the hybrid — comes under Transport Canada recall number 2024-404. A problem with its software “could cause the transmission to become damaged,” according to the recall. The vehicle could potentially move on its own when it’s parked without the parking brake being applied. Dealers will update the transmission control unit software. They will also inspect the transmission, and replace it if necessary.
For all these vehicles under recall, owners will receive a notice from Hyundai in the mail. Dealers will perform the recall at no charge.
To see if your vehicle is affected by the recall, you can visit the recall page on Hyundai’s consumer website, or on the Genesis consumer website. You’ll need the vehicle information number (VIN), the 17-digit mix of numbers and letters found on the ownership, or visible on the driver’s side of the dash through the windshield.
For any vehicle, you can check for recalls on Transport Canada’s website. Automakers must mail a written notice to owners when their vehicles are affected by a recall, so if you move or purchase a used car, visit the brand’s website to update your information so any notices will come directly to you.
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