The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V308000·Announced 2021-05-03

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Pipe Connection Defect Recall

Hyundai is recalling 2021 Santa Fe vehicles with 2.5-litre Turbo engines due to improperly tightened fuel pipe connections that may leak fuel and increase fire risk. The affected vehicles have already been repaired at dealerships at no cost to owners.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving improper fuel system piping connections that can result in fuel leaks and increased fire risk. Although no injuries or property damage have been reported, the potential for serious consequences and the nature of the defect classify it as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America 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 properly tightened.

An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe connection can leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire. Two vehicles have been identified as potentially affected.

The identified affected vehicles have already been inspected and repaired by Hyundai dealers at no cost to owners. Dealers tightened the fuel pipe connections as necessary. Because the repairs have been completed, owner notification letters will not be sent.

If you own a 2021 Santa Fe with a 2.5-litre Turbo engine and have questions about your vehicle, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (1)

  • SANTA FE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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