Hyundai has recalled 34,964 Santa Fe SUVs from model year 2024 because drivers can inadvertently trigger their sunshades to close.
Recalls affect safety issues. Hyundai tells federal safety regulators that the sunshade closing unexpectedly “could increase the risk of minor pinch point injury occurring from unexpected closure of the fabric sunshade with an extremity in the enclosed fixed sunroof space.”
But in a month when we’ve seen cars recalled for weak structural frames and sharp shards that can fly into the cabin in an accident, this one seems almost quaint.
The problem, Hyundai says, is that the overhead switch that triggers the sunshade isn’t recessed, which can lead to occupants hitting it accidentally. To fix it, dealers will replace that switch panel with one harder to hit by mistake.
As with all recall repairs, the fix is free. Manufacturers attempt to contact every owner but don’t always reach them all with the news. Find out if your car has any outstanding recalls at our recall center.
