2021–2022 Hyundai (6 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 22V746000 (Hyundai 236)

NHTSA recall 22V746000 (Hyundai recall 236) covers about 56,148 2021–2022 Hyundai (6 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

56,148
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Oct 6, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission)

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.

The risk

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 10, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 236

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V746000 as 236. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "236 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Hyundai Elantra N2022—
Hyundai Kona N2022—
Hyundai Santa Cruz2022—
Hyundai Santa Fe2021–2022All Santa Fe recallsYears to avoid
Hyundai Sonata2021–2022All Sonata recallsYears to avoid
Hyundai Veloster N2021–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Oct 6, 2022
Owner notification
Jan 10, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 22V746000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V746000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V746000 or 236). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V746000?

NHTSA recall 22V746000 (Hyundai recall 236) covers about 56,148 2021–2022 Hyundai (6 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Oct 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V746000?

NHTSA's record for 22V746000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V746000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V746000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary." NHTSA lists Jan 10, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Hyundai recall number for 22V746000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 236. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (236) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V746000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V746000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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