NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America - Sunshade May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118
Published: November 7, 2024Recall ID: 24V843000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."
Affected Products
Sunshade May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sunshade May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V843000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V843000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems." |
| Completion rate | 94.46 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270. |
| Consequence summary | A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 270 |
| Potentially affected | 34964 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |