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HYUNDAI

251 recalls on record · Latest: Feb 6, 2026

HYUNDAI Recall Insight

HYUNDAI appears on 251 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.299% of the federal archive — a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Feb 6, 2026, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 42 critical, 8 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 0 of 50 entries — unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by NHTSA (50). The date window on this page runs from Jul 7, 2000 to Sep 3, 2008.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns — whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current — deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement — always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

NHTSA Critical Sep 3, 2008

HYUNDAI 2007-2008: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Critical Aug 25, 2008

HYUNDAI 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA Critical Jun 19, 2008

HYUNDAI 2007-2008: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Moderate Apr 10, 2008

HYUNDAI 2006-2008: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Critical Mar 7, 2008

HYUNDAI 2006-2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Feb 7, 2008

HYUNDAI 2007-2008: TRAILER HITCHES

NHTSA Critical May 8, 2007

HYUNDAI 2005-2007: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Critical Nov 22, 2006

HYUNDAI 2005-2007: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA Critical Sep 19, 2006

HYUNDAI 2007: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Critical Aug 31, 2006

HYUNDAI 2007: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Critical Jun 26, 2006

HYUNDAI 2006: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Critical May 22, 2006

HYUNDAI 2006: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

NHTSA Critical Nov 17, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Critical Oct 17, 2005

HYUNDAI 2004-2005: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Critical Oct 4, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Critical Sep 12, 2005

HYUNDAI 2004-2005: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Moderate Aug 29, 2005

HYUNDAI 2006: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

NHTSA Critical Jul 27, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA Critical Jul 7, 2005

HYUNDAI 2006: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

NHTSA Critical Jul 7, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA Critical Apr 28, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Apr 27, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

NHTSA Critical Mar 25, 2005

HYUNDAI 2005: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

NHTSA Critical Jul 30, 2004

HYUNDAI 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical Jul 26, 2004

HYUNDAI 2002-2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

NHTSA Critical May 3, 2004

HYUNDAI 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical Apr 9, 2004

HYUNDAI 2002-2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Mar 16, 2004

HYUNDAI 2003-2004: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA Moderate Dec 18, 2003

HYUNDAI 2001-2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Critical Dec 3, 2003

HYUNDAI 2001-2003: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2003

HYUNDAI 2004: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2003

HYUNDAI 2003: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NHTSA Critical Aug 5, 2003

HYUNDAI 2003: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Jul 22, 2003

HYUNDAI 2001-2003: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical Mar 17, 2003

HYUNDAI 2002-2003: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

NHTSA Moderate Jan 2, 2003

HYUNDAI 2001-2002: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Moderate Nov 21, 2002

HYUNDAI 2000: TIRES:VALVE

NHTSA Critical Nov 5, 2002

HYUNDAI 2003: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Jun 25, 2002

HYUNDAI 2000-2002: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

NHTSA Critical May 24, 2002

HYUNDAI 2002: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Critical Apr 9, 2002

HYUNDAI 2000-2001: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Critical Feb 8, 2002

HYUNDAI 2003: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NHTSA Critical Nov 29, 2001

HYUNDAI 2001: POWER TRAIN

NHTSA Moderate Nov 6, 2001

HYUNDAI 2000-2001: AIR BAGS

NHTSA Moderate Nov 6, 2001

HYUNDAI 2000-2001: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NHTSA Critical Nov 6, 2001

HYUNDAI 2000-2001: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

NHTSA Critical Sep 26, 2001

HYUNDAI 2001: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA Critical Oct 17, 2000

HYUNDAI 2001: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

NHTSA Critical Sep 11, 2000

HYUNDAI 2000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

NHTSA Moderate Jul 7, 2000

HYUNDAI 2000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index — firm-level aggregation across all four federal recall feeds