NHTSA (USA)High Risk
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
795 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 261Updated May 25, 2026