82 recalls across 26 model years
The Hyundai Santa Fe has 82 recalls spanning the 2001 through 2026 model years; the most serious recent issue affects 2024-2026 models, where engine connecting rod bolts can loosen, causing sudden loss of drive power and an oil leak that can ignite against hot engine components.
The 2024-2026 generation carries several additional concerns. On 2024-2026 models, the driver and passenger seat belt anchors can detach, leaving occupants unrestrained in a crash. The floor wiring harness on 2024 models can chafe against the second-row seat and either trigger airbag deployment without a crash or prevent airbags from deploying when needed. A separate starter motor terminal cover issue on 2024-2025 models can expose a positive electrical terminal and cause a short circuit in a crash, raising fire risk. On 2024-2025 vehicles, the rearview camera wiring can be damaged during installation, preventing the backup image from displaying. The 2024 model also has a transmission software error that can allow the vehicle to roll away in Park, and a sunshade switch that can close unexpectedly. The 2025-2026 model years have side curtain airbags that may not have been installed correctly and can fail to deploy in a crash. A 2026 software error can cause the instrument panel display to go blank, taking the speedometer and warning lights with it.
The 2021-2023 generation has a recurring tow hitch wiring harness defect where a short circuit can overheat the control module and start a fire even while parked, affecting 2019-2023 models equipped with the Hyundai accessory harness. On 2021-2022 models with the 2.5L turbocharged engine, a loose fuel pipe connection between the high-pressure pump and fuel rail can leak fuel and create a fire risk. The 2022 model has a turbocharger oil supply pipe that can crack and leak oil onto hot engine components. The 2021-2022 transmission can lose its fail-safe drive mode when the oil pump malfunctions, cutting power entirely. On 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid models, the front seatbelt pretensioners can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin. The 2021 Hybrid model has a fuel tank mounting bracket that can deform in a side-impact crash and cause a fuel leak, while the 2022 Plug-In Hybrid has a fuel tank that can leak at the seam. The 2021 model's passenger seat occupant detection system can fail to suppress the front airbag when a child restraint is present. The 2020-2021 windshield bonding can be insufficient, allowing the glass to separate in a crash. On 2021-2022 models, a damaged rearview camera circuit board can prevent the backup image from appearing.
The 2016-2019 generation has an anti-lock brake module on 2016-2018 models that can short internally and start an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. The 2018 model has a steering wheel assembly that can separate from the steering column while driving, leaving the driver with no steering control. On 2019 models, side curtain airbag mounting bolts can puncture the airbags during deployment, preventing proper inflation. The 2017 model with the 3.3L engine has crankshaft pin surface irregularities that accelerate bearing wear and can cause the engine
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Latest: Mar 2023
Top 8 of 16 categories across HYUNDAI SANTA FE
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 12 | 15% | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 9 | 11% | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 10% | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 9% | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 6 | 7% | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 27 | 33% | 11 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
