The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently announced significant recalls affecting over 276,000 vehicles from various manufacturers, including Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota. These recalls are very important to maintain vehicle safety and address potential hazards that could lead to accidents or injuries.
Hyundai recall details
Leading this wave, Hyundai is recalling a total of 226,118 units. The recall was prompted by two major faults, faulty circuit boards and the ICCU, which causes the cars to lose drive power.
Models and years affected
The following are Hyundai models involved in the recall:
- 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FeÂ
- 2021-2022 Hyundai ElantraÂ
- 2022-2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5Â
- 2023-2025 Genesis GV60Â
- 2023-2025 Genesis GV70
- 2023-2024 Genesis G80
The faulty circuit boards can cause the failure of critical systems, posing a heightened risk of a collision. Hyundai will begin notifying owners on January 17, 2025, and will provide the necessary repairs at no cost to owners.
Additional Hyundai recalls
In addition to the massive recall, Hyundai is recalling the following models due to other problems:
- 34,964 units of the 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid due to a sunshade switch that may inadvertently close, posing an injury risk.
- 42,465 units of the 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz, where incorrectly routed wiring could allow the vehicle to roll away when parked.
Mercedes-Benz recall information
Mercedes-Benz is also part of this extensive recall initiative. The company has issued recalls affecting several models due to various safety concerns.
Affected Mercedes-Benz models and years
The models concerned in the recalls by Mercedes-Benz are:
- 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All these recalls relate to any potential issues with the e-systems, which would lead to unexpected behavior and failure of some important functionalities. The nature of the exact issues is not known yet, however, the company is trying to ensure its customers’ safety by at least trying to resolve it as soon as possible35.
Overview of Toyota’s recall
Rounding out the major manufacturers involved in these recalls is Toyota. Like other manufacturers, the company has identified several vehicles that could be potential safety risks.
Affected Toyota models and years
The recall for Toyota includes:
- 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4
- 2022 Toyota Highlander
These recalls of the models have been attributed to issues such as faulty airbags and problems in the fuel system, which could increase the risk for fire and failure during usage. Very soon, Toyota will contact the owners about the repairs and fixes that the company will make possible.
The recent actions of NHTSA against Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota continue to show that these automobile manufacturers are committed to safety with proactive actions. Vehicle owners may want to check their cars’ status for any open recalls by using the VIN at the NHTSA website or contact a respective dealer for more information.
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