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Hyundai Steering Recalls Cover Separation, Broken Parts, and Assist Loss
These Hyundai steering notices describe separate failures across different models rather than one model recurring throughout. Certain 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles have steering wheel assemblies that may break, allowing the wheel to separate from the column while driving. Certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles have a steering column bolt that may not be secured properly, allowing the column to detach from the rack. Certain 2026 Kona vehicles have front steering knuckles that may crack and break. The 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz recall instead concerns a circuit board short in the motor-driven power steering assembly that may cause loss of power steering assist.
Warning signs to watch for
- February 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport recall: the steering wheel may separate from the steering column while driving.
- May 2022 Accent recall: steering column detachment may result in loss of steering control.
- February 2026 Kona recall: cracked or broken front steering knuckles may result in loss of steering control.
- June 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz recall: a circuit board short may result in loss of power steering assist.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The February 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport steering wheel notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The May 2022 Accent steering column bolt notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The February 2026 Kona steering knuckle notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz power steering notice does not tell owners to stop driving. None of these listed notices carries a park-outside instruction.
What the free repair involves
Dealers check the Santa Fe steering wheel assembly’s production lot number and replace the assembly as necessary. Accent repairs inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt as necessary. Kona repairs inspect and replace front steering knuckles as necessary. Tucson and Santa Cruz repairs replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack. These remedies are free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report steering problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under steering for the Hyundai models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Santa FE | 8 |
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 3 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Hyundai Kona Front Steering Parts May Break | high |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz may lose power steering assist | medium |
| May 6, 2022 | Hyundai Accent Steering Column Bolt May Loosen | high |
| Feb 17, 2018 | Hyundai Santa Fe steering wheel may separate while driving | high |
Common questions
Which Santa Fe steering recall involves the wheel separating?
The February 2018 notice covers certain 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break and separate from the column while driving. Dealers check its production lot number and replace it as necessary, free.
What will a dealer do for the Accent steering column recall?
For certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles, dealers inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt as necessary, free of charge. The notice says an improperly secured bolt can allow the steering column to detach from the steering rack.
What causes power steering assist loss in recalled Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles?
The June 2024 notice says the circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit in certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. Dealers replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.