Recall 24V539 affects 35 2023 Hyundai Xcient vehicles for an unsecured pitman arm. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 35 2023 Xcient trucks because the pitman arm was not properly secured to the steering gearbox. If it loosens, the truck can lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash; Hyundai dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The pitman arm on the 2023 Hyundai Xcient is part of the steering linkage. It connects the steering gearbox to the linkage that turns the front wheels, so movement from the steering wheel reaches the road wheels in a controlled way. A locking nut secures that arm to the steering gearbox shaft.
On the affected Xcient trucks, the manufacturing staking step was not applied to that locking nut. Staking is a physical locking step that deforms or locks the nut area so it stays in place after assembly. Without that step, the pitman arm is not secured as designed to the steering gearbox. If the connection loosens, steering input no longer transfers correctly, and the driver can lose steering control.
Owners can notice steering noise or an abnormal steering response before the failure. Treat either sign as a steering warning and contact a Hyundai dealer with the VIN.
Who's affected?
| 2023 Hyundai Xcient | steering gear |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 35 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Steering noise or abnormal steering response is a warning sign to stop using the vehicle and contact a Hyundai dealer for inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Hyundai Xcient is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to confirm the pitman-arm connection repair is complete or schedule the free repair.
- Reference recall number 24V539 when you call, and use Hyundai recall number 264 if the service desk asks for it.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one, or bring your VIN so the dealer can match the truck to the recall.
- Limit driving until Hyundai confirms the repair is complete because the loose pitman-arm connection can cause loss of steering control.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician inspects the pitman arm connection to the steering gearbox and repairs the connection if it is not secured correctly. Hyundai says all vehicles in this recall have been remedied, but the dealer can confirm the status by VIN. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a pitman arm or steering gearbox connection repair before the recall notice, Hyundai's reimbursement plan covers qualifying prior repairs. Bring your repair invoice and payment proof to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 12, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
| July 18, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 18, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 16, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V539?
Recall 24V539 covers 35 2023 Hyundai Xcient vehicles with a pitman arm connection that was not properly secured to the steering gearbox, creating a risk of lost steering control. Hyundai dealers inspect and repair the connection for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Hyundai Xcient is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2023 Hyundai Xcient is included in recall 24V539. If it is and the remedy is not already documented, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer for the pitman arm inspection and repair. Hyundai says all vehicles have been remedied.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost, and Hyundai dealers will inspect and repair the pitman arm connection as necessary, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V539?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. Hyundai reported that the pitman arm was not properly secured to the steering gearbox, which can let the driver lose steering control and increase crash risk. The dealer repair addresses that connection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V539000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V539 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V539000 |
Source documents
-
Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →