The 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe has two recalls, the more serious being a front coil spring that can corrode and fracture, puncturing a tire and raising the risk of a crash.
This recall applies to vehicles registered or originally sold in certain salt-belt states where road salt accelerates corrosion. The second recall is limited to vehicles with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, four-wheel drive, and anti-lock brakes: when the brakes are applied at low speeds while the brake pads are wet, vibration between the rotors and pads can interfere with the ABS sensors, causing the system to extend stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
Road salt can corrode the front coil springs, causing them to fracture and contact the tire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front coil springs and replace them if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
When braking on wet surfaces at low speeds (3–12 mph), vibration between brake pads and discs can cause ABS sensor signal noise. Below 5 mph, this noise may trigger the ABS system, increasing stopping distance.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit to correct how it processes brake sensor signals.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
