Hyundai 8 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission Recall

Another day, another Hyundai recall, except this one is big because it involves a Stop Sale, which essentially means that the manufacturer cannot sell ANY vehicle which has a Stop Sale designation.

According to the recall description on NHTSA:

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

However, a letter to dealerships also says:

“While driving, the transmission high-pressure electric oil pump in the subject vehicles may experience an internal fault triggering DTC(s) and illumination of multiple warning lamps on the vehicle’s instrument cluster display. The internal fault detection forces the vehicle to enter a “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode, resulting in approximately 20-30 seconds of unimpeded motive power, followed by a complete loss of vehicle motive power due to disengagement of the transmission clutches and drive gears.”

The following models are included in the recall:

  • 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

  • 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata

  • 2022 Hyundai Elantra N

  • 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster N

  • 2022 Hyundai Kona N

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If you’re having these issues with any of these vehicles, you should have the recall performed. Two, let NHTSA know that Hyundai is selling vehicles that are a major safety risk here. And, third, contact us via the form below to see if you have a potential lemon law claim.


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