Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Recalls

NHTSA has issued 5 safety recalls for the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, covering model years 2022 through 2023. The 2022 model year has the most, with 5 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 584,784 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2024.

Urgent safety advisory on the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In 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: 5
Model years affected: 2
Most recalled part: No repeat
Latest recall: 2024

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In 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 5 total.

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All Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid recalls

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

24V879000Backup cameraReported November 21, 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Model years affected: 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 ↗

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: 2022–2023

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 ↗

23V028000Fuel systemReported January 25, 2023

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.

What can happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.

Vehicles affected: 326
Maker's recall no.: 240
Owners notified: March 20, 2023

Read campaign 23V028000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V816000Seat beltReported October 31, 2022

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Model years affected: 2022–2023

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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid recall questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid across model years 2022 to 2023. 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 Plug-In Hybrid model year has the most recalls?

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid carries the most, with 5 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 Plug-In 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 Plug-In 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.

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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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