3 recalls across 3 model years
The Hyundai Santa Fe XL has 3 recalls spanning the 2013–2019 production run, with the most serious being a defect on 2019 models where the anti-lock brake module can short circuit and start an engine compartment fire, whether the vehicle is parked or in motion.
The 2017 model year has a separate engine concern: on vehicles equipped with the 3.3-litre engine, the crankshaft can develop surface irregularities at the pin that accelerate wear on the crankshaft and engine bearings, which can lead to internal engine damage over time. On 2013 models, certain Hyundai Genuine Accessory trailer wiring harness kits sold in Canada can allow moisture into the control module, causing a short circuit and a fire risk that persists even when the vehicle is parked and off.
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