- The recall only impacts Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz models from the 2025 model year.
- Dealers have been instructed to reroute the console extension wiring assembly.
Hyundai needs to recall more than 42,000 Tucson and Santa Cruz models in the United States because the vehicles may unexpectedly shift out of Park and could roll away.
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall notice reveals that impacted vehicles have a Console Extension Wiring Assembly near the transmission shift lever that may have been improperly routed during assembly. This increases the chance of contact with the mechanical release for the shift lever lock, and if this occurs, the transmission may shift out of Park without the brake pedal being depressed.
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In total, 42,465 vehicles are impacted by the recall in the US. These consist of 2025 Tucson models manufactured between June 20, 2024, and November 13, 2024, as well as 2025 Santa Cruz models built from July 22, 2024, to November 7, 2024.
Often, car manufacturers are notified of potential issues years before recalls are announced. That’s not the case here. Hyundai was only alerted to a problem in late October after a 2025 Tucson on its corporate fleet unexpectedly moved. By November 8, the company had determined a routing change could interfere with the auto shift lock lever in the Tucson and Santa Fe. Hyundai decided to issue a recall on November 13.
Owners of 2025 Tucson and 2025 Santa Cruz models can continue to drive their vehicles, but the brand recommends they also set the parking brake, and don’t simply leave the vehicle in Park. Dealers and owners will be notified of the recall by January 19, 2025. Hyundai has instructed dealers to reroute the console extension wiring assembly to prevent cars from slipping out of Park. Owners who have paid for repairs will be reimbursed.
