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Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

NHTSA has issued 37 safety recalls for the Hyundai Santa Fe, covering model years 2001 through 2026. Airbag faults account for 6 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2024 model year has the most, with 7 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 1,712,336 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2026.

Urgent safety advisory on the Hyundai Santa Fe

3 recalls below tell owners to park outside and away from buildings, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked and switched off.

Check your own VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether these apply to your car.

Total recalls
37
Model years affected
26
Most recalled part
Airbag
Latest recall
2026

Hyundai Santa Fe recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 37 total.

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The 30 most recent Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V218000Seat beltReported April 6, 2026

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Model years affected: 2024–2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

What can happen

A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

Vehicles affected
294,448
Maker's recall no.
298-032G
Owners notified
May 29, 2026
Read campaign 26V218000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
26V047000Electrical systemReported January 26, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What can happen

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Vehicles affected
41,651
Maker's recall no.
293
Owners notified
March 24, 2026
Safety standard
FMVSS 101
Read campaign 26V047000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
25V808000Backup cameraReported November 20, 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Model years affected: 2024–2025

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What can happen

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Vehicles affected
143,472
Maker's recall no.
288
Owners notified
January 15, 2026
Safety standard
FMVSS 111
Read campaign 25V808000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
25V809000AirbagReported November 20, 2025

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Model years affected: 2025–2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

What can happen

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Vehicles affected
258
Maker's recall no.
289 (H); 029G (G)
Owners notified
December 29, 2025
Read campaign 25V809000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
25V659000Electrical systemReported October 2, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Model years affected: 2024–2025

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

What can happen

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.

Vehicles affected
135,386
Maker's recall no.
285
Owners notified
October 22, 2025
Read campaign 25V659000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
25V549000Engine and coolingReported August 25, 2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Model years affected: 2025–2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

What can happen

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

Vehicles affected
29
Maker's recall no.
281
Owners notified
October 23, 2025
Read campaign 25V549000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V879000Backup cameraReported November 21, 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Model years affected: 2021–2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What can happen

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

Vehicles affected
226,118
Maker's recall no.
271
Owners notified
January 14, 2025
Safety standard
FMVSS 111
Read campaign 24V879000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V843000Electrical systemReported November 7, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."

What can happen

A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.

Vehicles affected
34,964
Maker's recall no.
270
Owners notified
December 2, 2024
Safety standard
FMVSS 118
Read campaign 24V843000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V561000AirbagReported July 26, 2024

AIR BAGS

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

What can happen

An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.

Vehicles affected
49,719
Maker's recall no.
265
Owners notified
August 22, 2024
Read campaign 24V561000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V529000Power trainReported July 11, 2024

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

What can happen

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.

Vehicles affected
12,349
Maker's recall no.
263
Owners notified
August 26, 2024
Read campaign 24V529000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
24V246000Backup cameraReported April 2, 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What can happen

An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.

Vehicles affected
18,206
Maker's recall no.
258
Owners notified
May 31, 2024
Safety standard
FMVSS 111
Read campaign 24V246000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
23V651000BrakeReported September 22, 2023
NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Model years affected: 2013–2015

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

What can happen

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Vehicles affected
1,649,478
Maker's recall no.
251
Owners notified
April 10, 2024
Read campaign 23V651000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
23V181000Trailer hitchReported March 17, 2023
NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

TRAILER HITCHES

Model years affected: 2019–2023

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

What can happen

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Vehicles affected
584,784
Maker's recall no.
244
Owners notified
May 16, 2023
Read campaign 23V181000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
22V746000Power trainReported October 6, 2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Model years affected: 2021–2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

What can happen

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Vehicles affected
56,148
Maker's recall no.
236
Owners notified
January 10, 2023
Read campaign 22V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
22V197000Engine and coolingReported March 28, 2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

What can happen

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.

Vehicles affected
16
Maker's recall no.
222
Owners notified
May 26, 2022
Read campaign 22V197000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
22V056000BrakeReported February 3, 2022
NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Model years affected: 2016–2018

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

What can happen

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

Vehicles affected
357,348
Maker's recall no.
218
Owners notified
May 31, 2022
Read campaign 22V056000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
21V00M000VisibilityReported December 28, 2021

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Model years affected: 2020–2021

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

What can happen

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

Vehicles affected
26,413
Maker's recall no.
216
Owners notified
June 20, 2022
Read campaign 21V00M000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
21V524000Fuel systemReported July 9, 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Model years affected: 2021–2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

What can happen

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

Vehicles affected
15,752
Maker's recall no.
207
Owners notified
September 3, 2021
Read campaign 21V524000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
21V308000Fuel systemReported May 3, 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Model years affected: 2021

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.

What can happen

An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.

Vehicles affected
2
Maker's recall no.
206
Owners notified
May 3, 2021
Read campaign 21V308000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
21V185000AirbagReported March 17, 2021

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Model years affected: 2021

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.

Vehicles affected
10
Maker's recall no.
202
Owners notified
May 12, 2021
Safety standard
FMVSS 208
Read campaign 21V185000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
20V746000Reported December 1, 2020

ENGINE

Model years affected: 2012

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

What can happen

A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Vehicles affected
128,948
Maker's recall no.
198
Owners notified
March 31, 2021
Read campaign 20V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
20V061000BrakeReported February 4, 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Model years affected: 2007

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

What can happen

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.

Vehicles affected
476,111
Maker's recall no.
188
Owners notified
April 2, 2020
Read campaign 20V061000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
18V715000AirbagReported October 11, 2018

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.

Vehicles affected
8,204
Maker's recall no.
177
Owners notified
December 3, 2018
Read campaign 18V715000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
18V118000SteeringReported February 17, 2018

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Model years affected: 2018

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.

What can happen

A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

Vehicles affected
41,070
Maker's recall no.
173
Owners notified
March 26, 2018
Read campaign 18V118000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
17V578000Engine and coolingReported September 20, 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Model years affected: 2017

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

What can happen

The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.

Vehicles affected
420
Maker's recall no.
168
Owners notified
November 6, 2017
Read campaign 17V578000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
17V358000Latch and lockReported June 5, 2017

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Model years affected: 2013–2017

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

What can happen

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Vehicles affected
437,400
Maker's recall no.
163
Owners notified
August 4, 2017
Read campaign 17V358000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
17V142000TireReported March 6, 2017

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Model years affected: 2017

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

What can happen

An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.

Vehicles affected
190
Maker's recall no.
159
Owners notified
March 21, 2017
Safety standard
FMVSS 138
Read campaign 17V142000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
16V842000Trailer hitchReported November 21, 2016

TRAILER HITCHES

Model years affected: 2017

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What can happen

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.

Vehicles affected
6,172
Maker's recall no.
153
Owners notified
January 13, 2017
Safety standard
FMVSS 108
Read campaign 16V842000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
16V145000Seat beltReported March 10, 2016

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Model years affected: 2016–2017

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.

Vehicles affected
34,200
Maker's recall no.
141
Owners notified
April 27, 2016
Safety standard
FMVSS 208
Read campaign 16V145000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
14V435000SuspensionReported July 18, 2014

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Model years affected: 2001–2006

The problem

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

What can happen

If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Vehicles affected
271,773
Maker's recall no.
124
Owners notified
October 24, 2014
Read campaign 14V435000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

Earlier Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

The remaining 7 campaigns on file, oldest going back to 2010. Open any campaign number for the full report on NHTSA.gov.

CampaignComponentModel yearsReported
13V624000Tire20142013-12-16
13V355000Power train20132013-08-12
13V113000Exterior lighting2007–20112013-04-01
12V354000Airbag2007–20092012-07-25
11V472000Airbag2007–20082011-09-09
11V261000Power train20102011-04-28
10V613000Brake20112010-12-09

What to do if your Hyundai Santa Fe is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 37 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Santa Fe across model years 2001 to 2026. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Hyundai Santa Fe model year has the most recalls?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe carries the most, with 7 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Hyundai Santa Fe with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Hyundai recalls

Hyundai Sonata recalls42Hyundai Elantra recalls32Hyundai Tucson recalls28Hyundai Palisade recalls16Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls15Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls13

Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:
July 18, 2026
Coverage:
Recalls from 2010 onward
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.