The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V028000·Announced 2023-01-25

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid fuel tank defect recall

Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to improperly molded fuel tanks that may leak gasoline. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.

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: This recall involves a real structural defect (improperly molded fuel tank) with serious potential consequences (fire risk), but no injuries or fires have been reported to date. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product with unreported injury scores at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because the fuel tank may have been improperly molded during manufacturing. The defect could allow fuel to leak from the tank assembly.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported to date. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 20, 2023.

Approximately 326 vehicles are affected. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel Tank
Hazard
Affected units
326

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 PLUG-IN HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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