Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA has issued 10 safety recalls for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, covering model years 2021 through 2026. Electrical system faults account for 3 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2024 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 584,784 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2026.

Urgent safety advisory on the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

One recall below tells 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: 10
Model years affected: 6
Most recalled part: Electrical system
Latest recall: 2026

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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 10 total.

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All Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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 ↗

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 ↗

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: 2021–2023

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 ↗

22V816000Seat beltReported October 31, 2022

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Model years affected: 2021–2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

What can happen

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

The fix

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

Vehicles affected: 14,933
Maker's recall no.: 238/011G
Owners notified: December 14, 2022

Read campaign 22V816000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V00K000Electrical systemReported December 28, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What can happen

An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.

Vehicles affected: 714
Maker's recall no.: 217
Owners notified: February 23, 2022
Safety standard: FMVSS 101

Read campaign 21V00K000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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 Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid across model years 2021 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 Hybrid model year has the most recalls?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid carries the most, with 4 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 recalls42 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls37 Hyundai Elantra recalls32 Hyundai Tucson recalls28 Hyundai Palisade recalls16 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls15

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

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