The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V358000·Announced 2017-06-05

Hyundai Recalls 2013-2017 Santa Fe Models for Hood Latch Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles because the secondary hood latch cable may corrode, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a structural vehicle component (hood latch) that could open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind. This issue can cause the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

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

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
437,400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SANTA FE
  • SANTA FE SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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