Recall 24V529 covers 12,349 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles for a transmission software error. It allows rollaway in Park. Free repair at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 12,349 2024 Santa Fe SUVs because a software error in the transmission control unit can let the vehicle roll away while it is in PARK. A rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury, and Hyundai dealers will update the transmission control unit software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The transmission control unit in the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is the computer that tells the automatic transmission when to shift and how to respond when the driver selects Park. In Park, the transmission is supposed to hold the vehicle through the parking gear system, so the vehicle stays put after the driver stops and exits.
On affected Santa Fe vehicles, Hyundai identified a software logic error inside that control unit. The module can handle the Park command incorrectly, which can leave the vehicle able to roll away even though the driver selected Park. Hyundai's remedy is revised TCU software logic.
Owners can notice parking pawl noise, trouble shifting into Park, trouble shifting into gear, unintended vehicle movement, or unintended Park gear selection while driving. Treat any of those signs as a transmission control problem and have a Hyundai dealer handle the recall repair.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 12,349 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle that rolls away after parking increases the risk of a crash or injury. Use the emergency parking brake every time you park, and treat parking pawl noise, trouble shifting into park, unintended movement, or unexpected parking gear selection as reasons to stop and call a Hyundai dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free transmission-control software update that fixes the roll-away risk in PARK.
- Ask the dealer whether your Santa Fe needs dual-clutch transmission inspection or replacement after the software update.
- Use the emergency parking brake every time you park until the recall repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V529 and Hyundai recall 263 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician installs the over the air transmission control unit software update, then inspects the dual clutch transmission and replaces it if needed. Use the emergency parking brake after parking until the recall work is complete. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket to fix this rollaway condition, Hyundai's reimbursement plan covers documented expenses for the recall remedy. Bring repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk or contact Hyundai customer service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 11, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 15, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 26, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 9, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V529?
Recall 24V529 covers 12,349 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with a transmission control unit software error that can let the vehicle roll away while in PARK. Hyundai will provide an OTA software update and dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission if needed, all for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Santa Fe is included in recall 24V529. If it is, use the emergency parking brake after parking, then contact a franchised Hyundai dealer about the software update and transmission inspection. Reference Hyundai recall number 263 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Hyundai says all repairs for recall 24V529 are free. That includes the OTA transmission control unit software update, dealer inspection, and dual clutch transmission replacement if the dealer finds replacement is needed.
Is it safe to drive my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe before the repair?
The recall warning is about roll away after parking, not a do-not-drive order. Until the repair is complete, use the emergency parking brake every time you park. A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free Hyundai repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V529000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V529 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V529000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →