122,000-Plus Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled for Fail-Safe Fail
Hyundai and related automaker Kia have issued recalls that cumulatively amount to more than 122,000 affected vehicles. The issue concerns a “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode instigated by an oil pump malfunction.
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Affected vehicles from Hyundai include some 53,100 model-year 2021-22 Santa Fe SUVs, Sonata sedans and Veloster N hatchbacks, and model-year 2022 Santa Cruz SUVs and Elantra N and Kona N hatchbacks; affected Kias include around 69,000 model-year 2021-22 Sorento SUVs and model-year 2021-23 K5 sedans. The fail-safe drive mode may be impaired by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
To resolve the issue, dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary, as well as update the transmission control unit software; per usual, the repairs will be done for free. Hyundai will begin notifying owners Dec. 5, Kia Dec. 9; those with further questions in the meantime can call Hyundai at 855-371-9460 (Hyundai’s number for this recall is 236), Kia at 800-333-4542 (Kia’s number for this recall is SC250), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check your vehicle identification number and learn more.
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