Hyundai, Nissan, Tesla among 1.9M vehicles recalled last week: Check car recalls here

Hyundai is recalling its 2024 Santa Fe vehicles for unintended airbag deactivation or deployment.Photo byYahoo News

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Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued several recalls, including a significant one affecting nearly 50,000 Hyundai models due to a risk of unintended airbag deployment.

If you’re concerned about whether your vehicle has been recalled, you can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database using your vehicle identification number (VIN) for the latest information.

Here’s a summary of the recalls published by NHTSA from July 28 to August 3:

Hyundai Recall:

Hyundai is recalling 12,612 of its 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles for unintentional vehicle movement during startup.Photo byYahoo News

- Models Affected: 2024 Santa Fe and 2024 Santa Fe HEV

- Recall Number: 265

- Issue: The main floor wiring harness may rub against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly, potentially causing damage. This could lead to unintended airbag deployment or failure of the airbags to deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

- Resolution: Hyundai will inspect, repair, or replace the wiring harness at no cost. Recall notification letters will be sent on September 23. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Additional Hyundai Recall:

- Models Affected: 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe

- Recall Number: 266

- Issue: A return spring in the ignition lock switch may break, causing unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is started in gear without the parking brake applied. This could increase the risk of a crash.

- Resolution: Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch for free. Notification letters will be sent by September 23. Owners may reach Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Nissan Recall:

Nissan is recalling 1,188 of its 2023 Ariya vehicles for loss of drive power.Photo byYahoo News

- Models Affected: 2023 Nissan Ariya

- Recall Number: R24A8

- Issue: The inverter software may misinterpret an error, potentially shutting down the EV system and causing a loss of drive power, which raises the risk of a crash.

- Resolution: Dealers will inspect and update the inverter software at no charge. Recall notification letters will be mailed by September 9. Owners can contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Tesla Recall:

Tesla is recalling its Model S vehicles for software not detecting unlatched hood.Photo byYahoo News

- Models Affected: 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y

- Recall Number: SB-24-00-012

- Issue: The hood latch assembly might fail to detect when the hood is unlatched, potentially allowing it to open fully and obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

- Resolution: Tesla is issuing a free over-the-air software update to address the issue. Notification letters will be sent on September 22. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

If your vehicle is listed in these recalls, ensure you contact the respective manufacturer for further instructions.