Hyundai has recalled thousands of vehicles over a programming problem with the “fail-safe” driving mode, which could lead to an accident.
Hyundai Australia warned that the issue affected a range of models with their i30N Santa Fe (TM), Kona N (OS), i30N Sedan (CN7) and Sonata N-Line vehicles sold between 2020 and 2022 all affected. recalled.
The Hyundai i30N (PD) sold between 2021 and 2022 is also being recalled.
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The recall affects a total of 8,466 Hyundai vehicles.
“Due to a programming issue, the ‘fail-safe’ driving mode may not respond as intended when certain transmission errors are detected,” the Department of Transport said in the recall notice.
“Under certain driving conditions, the vehicle’s fail-safe mode may be activated, resulting in reduced acceleration followed by a loss of traction.”
The following models are affected:
Santa Fe (TM)
- Model year 2020-2021
- VIN: KMHS*81HW*U280462 – KMHS*81HW*U435610
- Build date: May 18, 2020-May 19, 2022
- Units hit: 5699
Kona N (OS)
- Model year 2021-2022
- VIN: KMHKH81CV*U000036 – KMHKH81CV*U003979
- Built date: November 17, 2020 – March 28, 2022
- Units hit: 274
i30 Saloon N (CN7)
- Model year 2021-2022
- VIN: KMHLW41KV*U000055 – KMHLW41KV*U005134
- Built date: November 17, 2020 – March 28, 2022
- Units hit: 353
Sonata N line (DN8)
- Model year 2020-2022,
- VIN: KMHL441CV*A083294 – KMHL541CV*A222021
- Date built: June 15, 2020 – April 21, 2022
- Units affected: 911
i30 Hatch N (PD)
- Model year 2022
- VIN: TMAH**1AVNJ009811 – TMAH**1AVNJ030000
- Year of construction: October 27, 2021 – April 21, 2022
- Units hit: 1229
Hyundai Australia will contact affected owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to their preferred dealer who will install a DCT software update to resolve the issue.
For more information about the defect, consumers can contact Hyundai’s customer service team on 1800 186 306 or visit their website.
