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Hyundai Santa Fe

38 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V549000·2025-08-25

    2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe Engine Fastener Recall

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles because engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened, risking loss of drive power, engine damage, oil leaks, and potential fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V529000·2024-07-11

    2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Transmission Control Software Error Causes Roll-Away Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2024 Santa Fe vehicles due to a transmission control unit software error that may cause vehicles in PARK to roll away, increasing crash and injury risk. Hyundai will release an over-the-air software update and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission as needed.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V651000·2023-09-22

    Hyundai Recalls Multiple Models Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles because a leaking ABS module may cause an engine compartment fire. Owners should park outside until the repair is complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, AZERA, SANTA FE, GENESIS COUPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V746000·2022-10-06

    Hyundai Elantra N recalled for transmission failure causing loss of drive power

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2021-2022 vehicles due to transmission oil pump malfunction that can cause complete loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI KONA N, VELOSTER N, ELANTRA N, SANTA CRUZ
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V056000·2022-02-03

    Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2014-2019 models because a faulty ABS module could cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT, SANTA FE XL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V00M000·2021-12-28

    Hyundai recalls vehicles for windshield detachment risk in Santa Fe and other models

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles due to improper windshield bonding that may cause detachment during a crash. Dealers will reinstall windshields at no cost.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SONATA, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V308000·2021-05-03

    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.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V746000·2020-12-01

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata Hybrid, Santa Fe, and Veloster for Engine Bearing Wear

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2011-2016 models because engine connecting rod bearings may wear prematurely, potentially causing engine damage, fire, or stalling.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, SANTA FE, VELOSTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V061000·2020-02-04

    Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Due to ABS Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling specific Elantra, Elantra Touring, Santa Fe, and Entourage models because moisture in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine compartment fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, ENTOURAGE, ELANTRA, ELANTRA TOURING
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V715000·2018-10-11

    Hyundai Recalls 2019 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Air Bag Bolt Interference

    Hyundai is recalling 2019 Santa Fe vehicles because side curtain air bag mounting bolts may damage the air bags during deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V118000·2018-02-17

    Hyundai Recalls 2018 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Steering Wheel Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2018 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles because the steering wheel assembly may break and separate from the column while driving.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V578000·2017-09-20

    Hyundai Recalls 2017 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Engine Bearing Wear Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2017 Santa Fe vehicles with 3.3L engines because crankshaft surface irregularities may cause engine bearing wear and vehicle stalling.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V624000·2013-12-16

    Hyundai Recalls 2014 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Tire Sidewall Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2014 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with specific Continental tires that may have damaged sidewalls, increasing the risk of tread detachment or rapid air loss.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V113000·2013-04-01

    Hyundai Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles for Stop Lamp Switch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE, ELANTRA TOURING, GENESIS, VERACRUZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11E040000·2011-10-06

    Curt Manufacturing Recalls Towing Wiring Harnesses for Hyundai Santa Fe

    Curt Manufacturing is recalling aftermarket towing wiring harnesses for 2009-2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles because moisture can cause the module to overheat and potentially result in a fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V472000·2011-09-09

    Hyundai Recalls Santa Fe and Veracruz Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2007-2008 Santa Fe and Veracruz vehicles because the driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash due to a damaged clock spring.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, VERACRUZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V613000·2010-12-09

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Santa Fe Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Defect

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2011 Santa Fe vehicles because improperly machined rear brake calipers may leak fluid, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V218000·2026-04-06

    2024 Genesis G90 seat belt anchors may detach in crash

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2023–2026 Genesis G90 vehicles because driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach. Detached anchors cannot adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI, GENESIS SANTA FE HYBRID, IONIQ 6, SANTA FE, G90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V047000·2026-01-26

    Hyundai vehicles instrument panel display software error recall

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson PHEV, and other 2026 models due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially hiding critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, KONA, PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V808000·2025-11-20

    Hyundai Santa Fe rearview camera wiring may be damaged on installation

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles because the rearview camera may not have been installed properly, damaging the wiring harness so the image does not display.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V809000·2025-11-20

    2025 Hyundai Tucson and Related Models Recalled for Improper Side Curtain Airbag Installation

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 vehicles because side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly and could fail to deploy in a crash. Dealers will reinstall the airbags free of charge.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI, GENESIS SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID, GV70, TUCSON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V659000·2025-10-02

    2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe starter motor terminal cover fire risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The starter motor terminal cover may be improperly installed, causing electrical shorts that increase fire risk during crashes.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V879000·2024-11-21

    Hyundai Elantra and Santa Fe rearview cameras have damaged circuit boards

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Elantra vehicles because a damaged printed circuit board may cause the rearview camera image to fail. 226,118 units affected.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID, ELANTRA N, SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V843000·2024-11-07

    2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sunshade switch defect increases injury risk

    Hyundai is recalling 34,964 units of the 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid with faulty switch knobs that may not retract, creating an injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V561000·2024-07-26

    Hyundai Santa Fe floor wiring may chafe against the second row seat

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles because the main floor wiring harness may chafe and become damaged, affecting airbag deployment.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID, SANTA FE
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V246000·2024-04-02

    2024 Hyundai Santa Fe rearview camera obstruction recall

    The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message, reducing rearward visibility and increasing crash risk. An over-the-air software update will fix the issue.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V181000·2023-03-17

    Hyundai Santa Cruz and Santa Fe recalled for tow hitch fire hazard

    Hyundai is recalling 2019-2023 Santa Fe and related variants plus 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles equipped with tow hitch harnesses. Water accumulation in the harness module may cause electrical short and fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID, SANTA FE HYBRID, SANTA CRUZ, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V197000·2022-03-28

    2022 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Cruz Turbocharger Oil Pipe Fire Risk Recall

    Hyundai is recalling 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles because the turbocharger oil supply pipe may crack, causing an oil leak that could increase fire risk in the engine compartment.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V524000·2021-07-09

    Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata recalled for fuel pipe leak fire risk

    Fuel may leak at a pipe connection in affected 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles with 2.5L engines, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V185000·2021-03-17

    2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Air Bag Child Detection System Defect

    2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles have a defective Occupant Detection System that may fail to prevent air bag deployment when a child restraint is detected in the front passenger seat, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V358000·2017-06-05

    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.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V142000·2017-03-06

    Hyundai Recalls 2017 Santa Fe Sport for Tire Pressure Monitoring Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may not warn drivers of underinflated tires, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V842000·2016-11-21

    Hyundai Recalls Tucson and Santa Fe for Trailer Hitch Wiring Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2016-2017 Tucson and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles because a trailer hitch wiring malfunction may cause brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI TUCSON, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V145000·2016-03-10

    Hyundai Recalls 2016-2017 Santa Fe for Seat Belt Warning Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 34,200 Santa Fe vehicles because damaged wires may prevent the front seat belt warning light from activating, increasing crash injury risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V354000·2012-07-25

    Hyundai Recalls 2007-2009 Santa Fe Vehicles for Airbag Sensor Issue

    Hyundai is recalling 2007-2009 Santa Fe vehicles because the occupant classification system may fail to detect small adults, potentially preventing the front passenger airbag from deploying.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V261000·2011-04-28

    Hyundai Recalls 2010 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Driveline Defect

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2010 Santa Fe 2WD vehicles because a driveline misalignment may cause transmission damage and loss of motive power.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20254/5

    2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20244/5

    2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20235/5

    2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20225/5

    2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • DP24001 Defect Petition · engine
  • PE19003 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
  • RQ17004 Recall Query · engine
  • PE13033 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE13007 Preliminary Evaluation · suspension:rear
  • PE12029 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:column

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2014 · engine 212 complaints, median 91,000 mi
    Includes 14 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · engine 208 complaints, median 95,000 mi
    Includes 16 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · powertrain 158 complaints, median 17,000 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · engine 134 complaints, median 87,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2015 · engine 130 complaints, median 99,000 mi
    Includes 6 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,025 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.6/5
  • 2025: 3.3/5 · 128 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.1/5 · 141 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2023: 3.6/5 · 206 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2022: 3.2/5 · 197 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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