Hyundai Vehicles May Suddenly Lose Drive Power

NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · Reported Oct 6, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

high How serious is it? About this label

Complete loss of drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V746000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 6, 2022
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Power Train:automatic Transmission
Vehicles covered	9 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

These vehicles have a backup driving mode meant to keep the car moving if the transmission's oil pump fails. That backup mode may not work properly, and this can lead to a complete loss of drive power. Losing drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if needed, and will also update the transmission's computer software, all free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, to schedule an inspection.
3. The repair, including any needed transmission replacement, is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V746000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (9)

2021 Hyundai Santa FE
2021 Hyundai Sonata
2021 Hyundai Veloster N
2022 Hyundai Elantra N
2022 Hyundai Kona N
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022 Hyundai Santa FE
2022 Hyundai Sonata
2022 Hyundai Veloster N

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Power Train Recalls Cover Fire, Power Loss and Rollaway · all 6 Hyundai recalls in this area

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Oct 2, 2025Hyundai Santa Fe Starter Cover Risks Electrical Shorthigh
Aug 26, 2025Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe Engine Bolts May Loosencritical
Nov 21, 2024Hyundai Rearview Camera May Fail To Displaymedium

All 20 Santa FE recalls

Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Safety risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.