Hyundai Santa Fe problems and recalls by year

By model year

Years with 100+ complaints

42 recall campaigns since 2005

1. April 6, 2026 · 26V218000 · 2024–2026 · Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

   The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge.

2. November 20, 2025 · 25V808000 · 2024–2025 · Back over prevention › Display function

   The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge.

3. November 20, 2025 · 25V809000 · 2025–2026 · Air bags › Side/window › Curtain

   The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

   Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge.

4. October 2, 2025 · 25V659000 · 2024–2025 · Electrical system › Starter assembly

   The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge.

5. August 25, 2025 · 25V549000 · 2025–2026 · Engine and engine cooling › Critical fasteners

   The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge.

6. November 21, 2024 · 24V879000 · 2021–2022 · Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

   Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

7. November 7, 2024 · 24V843000 · 2024 · Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons; Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

   The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge.

8. July 26, 2024 · 24V561000 · 2024 · Air bags; Electrical system › Wiring

   The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge.

9. July 11, 2024 · 24V529000 · 2024 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software

   A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

   Remedy: Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles.

10. April 2, 2024 · 24V246000 · 2024 · Back over prevention › Software

    The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message.

    Remedy: Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update.

11. September 22, 2023 · 23V651000 · 2013–2015 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module · park outside

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge.

12. March 17, 2023 · 23V181000 · 2019–2023 · Trailer hitches · park outside

    Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge.

13. March 28, 2022 · 22V197000 · 2022 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Pipes, hoses, and fittings

    The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge.

14. February 3, 2022 · 22V056000 · 2016–2018 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module · park outside

    The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge.

15. May 3, 2021 · 21V308000 · 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.

    Remedy: Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge.

16. March 17, 2021 · 21V185000 · 2021 · Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

    The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge.

17. December 1, 2020 · 20V746000 · 2012 · Engine

    The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine.

18. February 4, 2020 · 20V061000 · 2007 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

    On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge.

19. October 11, 2018 · 18V715000 · 2019 · Air bags › Side/window

    The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge.

20. February 17, 2018 · 18V118000 · 2018 · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

    The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

21. September 20, 2017 · 17V578000 · 2017 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine

    The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge.

22. June 5, 2017 · 17V358000 · 2013–2017 · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LATCH

    In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge.

23. March 6, 2017 · 17V142000 · 2017 · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge.

24. November 21, 2016 · 16V842000 · 2017 · Electrical system › Wiring; Trailer hitches

    The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge.

25. March 10, 2016 · 16V145000 · 2016–2017 · Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices

    In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge.

26. July 18, 2014 · 14V435000 · 2005–2006 · Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

    The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge.

27. December 16, 2013 · 13V624000 · 2014 · Tires › Sidewall

    The tires may have a damaged sidewall.

    Remedy: Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with the P235/65R17 103T tires, and replace them with alternative tires.

28. August 12, 2013 · 13V355000 · 2013 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

    Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge.

29. July 25, 2012 · 12V354000 · 2007–2009 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

    The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge.

30. September 9, 2011 · 11V472000 · 2007–2008 · Air bags › Frontal

    THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME.

    Remedy: HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.

31. April 28, 2011 · 11V261000 · 2010 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE.

32. December 9, 2010 · 10V613000 · 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

    SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.

33. June 19, 2008 · 08V272000 · 2007–2008 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS…

    Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS.

34. August 31, 2006 · 06V317000 · 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.

35. November 17, 2005 · 05V527000 · 2005 · Air bags › Frontal

    ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS.

36. October 4, 2005 · 05V450000 · 2005 · Air bags

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE MAY MISCLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AS AN ADULT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OCS WILL PROPERLY CLASSIFY CERTAIN SMALL CHILDREN WHEN SEATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SEAT AND WILL DISABLE THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAGS.

Shared, in full on the sibling's page:

• Hyundai Sonata: 26V047000 (2026, electrical system); 22V746000 (2021–2022, power train); 21V00M000 (2020–2021, visibility); 21V524000 (2021–2022, fuel system, gasoline); 13V113000 (2007–2011, exterior lighting); 09V122000 (2007, exterior lighting)

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