2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz & Hyundai Tucson Structure Recall 23V038000 (Hyundai 241)

NHTSA recall 23V038000 (Hyundai recall 241) covers about 16,104 2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz & Hyundai Tucson vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jan 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V038000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

16,104
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2023
model years
Jan 31, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (critical fasteners)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

The risk

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 30, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 241

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V038000 as 241. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "241 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 Santa Cruz2022–2023—
Hyundai Tucson2022All Tucson recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jan 31, 2023
Owner notification
Mar 30, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 23V038000

  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 23V038000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V038000 or 241). 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 23V038000?

NHTSA recall 23V038000 (Hyundai recall 241) covers about 16,104 2022–2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz & Hyundai Tucson vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Jan 31, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V038000?

NHTSA's record for 23V038000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing 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 23V038000?

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 23V038000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Mar 30, 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 23V038000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 241. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (241) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V038000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V038000, 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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