A number of 2022 Hyundai Tucson models have been recalled and repaired in the United States as their headlights and taillights could have become inoperable.
A recall notice reveals that a total of 12 Hyundai Tucson models built on February 26, 2021 at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama factory were equipped with an Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) that was produced with incompatible software, potentially resulting in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.
The car manufacturer notes that the ICU was produced without completing a required reflash of the software.
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The issue first came to the attention of Hyundai in May of this year when it noted increased warranty claim activity regarding exterior light functionality of select 2022 Tucson models. A preliminary review was opened on June 2 and by October 22, the ICU supplier identified a production lot of 12 ICUs that were produced without the aforementioned software reflash.
Hyundai is not aware of any accidents of injuries related to the defect and before issuing the recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, had confirmed that all 12 units had already been repaired by dealerships.
This recall comes a couple of weeks after the 2022 Tucson range grew in the U.S. with the launch of the XRT variant. This model is based around the SEL trim with the Convenience package but sports a host of visual alterations, including revised front and rear bumpers, black body cladding, and black 19-inch alloy wheels.
