2022 Hyundai Tucson Roof Molding Detachment Recall
Hyundai has issued recall 23V038000 for certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The recall addresses roof moldings that may detach, creating a road hazard. Owners will receive a free inspection and repair to secure or replace the roof moldings.
Why This Matters: Safety Risk
Hyundai Motor America has identified a potential safety concern with certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The roof moldings on these vehicles may detach while driving. A detached roof molding could become a road hazard for other drivers, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 23V038000 and Hyundai's internal number 241, addresses the roof moldings on certain 2022 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. The issue is categorized under the STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS component. The concern is that the Hyundai Tucson roof molding may not be properly secured, leading to its detachment.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
This recall specifically affects the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. Owners of these vehicles should have received notification letters. To confirm if your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V038000, you can contact Hyundai customer service directly or use the VIN lookup tool on the NHTSA website.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Hyundai dealers will inspect the roof moldings on affected 2022 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. If necessary, they will either secure or replace the roof moldings. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 30, 2023.
Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information regarding recall 241.
NHTSA Source: 23V038000
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Hyundai models are affected by the roof molding recall?
- This recall, NHTSA ID 23V038000, primarily affects certain 2022 Hyundai Tucson vehicles due to potentially detaching roof moldings.
- What is the risk associated with the detached Hyundai Tucson roof molding?
- A detached roof molding can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for other vehicles on the road.
- How will Hyundai fix the roof molding issue?
- Hyundai dealers will inspect the roof moldings on affected vehicles and either secure or replace them as needed, free of charge to the owner. This is part of Hyundai's recall number 241.
- When were owners notified about this recall?
- Owner notification letters for recall 23V038000 were mailed on March 30, 2023.
What Hyundai Tucson owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 22 model years.
- 6,738
- Owner complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 564
- Service bulletins
- 276
- Crashes reported
- 145
- Fires reported
- 256
- Injuries reported
The 2022 model year
509 complaints, the 3rd most of 22 model years on file. Owners reported 31 crashes, 5 fires and 56 injuries for this year, which also has 3 recalls on file.
Structure, the system this article covers, accounts for 396 of 6,738 complaints (6%), including 9 for 2022.
Complaints by model year
| 2012 | 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 266 | |
| 2014 | 202 | |
| 2015 | 229 | |
| 2016 | 1,626 | |
| 2017 | 1,095 | |
| 2018 | 399 | |
| 2019 | 385 | |
| 2022 | 509 | |
| 2025 | 451 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 2,451
- Power Train — 1,273
- Electrical System — 849
- Service Brakes — 761
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 432
Latest recalls for the 2022 model year
- 25V893000 — Trailer Hitches (Dec 2025) — Park outside
- 23V038000 — Structure (Jan 2023)
- 21V938000 — Electrical System (Dec 2021)
Recent owner reports about structure
After inspection by a few people it was determined that the front passenger side lower frame cracked which then cracked the body oozing rusty water out of it.
Read owner complaints →I wasn’t even allowed to select all the issues I’ve had with this vehicle since day of purchase three years ago June, and upon picking up the car I have had issues. My leather seats have bubbled up. My car will not merge.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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