The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
The risk
The tire pressure labels do not contain the information required by the standard.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on October 29, 2003. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-520 (03V520000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 064 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | December 18, 2003 |
| Owners notified | October 29, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 249,309 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-520 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on October 29, 2003. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 249,309 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.