The 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe has two recalls, the more serious being a front coil spring that can corrode, fracture, and contact the tire, potentially puncturing it and raising the risk of a crash. This recall applies to vehicles registered or originally sold in states where road salt is commonly used. The other recall affects vehicles with the 3.5L V6 engine, four-wheel drive, and anti-lock brakes: when the brake pedal is pressed at low speeds with wet brake pads, a vibration can develop between the brake disc and pad.
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 at low speeds (5–20 km/h) with wet brake pads, vibration between the disc and pad may cause the ABS system to misread sensor signals and incorrectly activate, increasing stopping distance.
What the fix does
The dealer will reprogram the ABS Electronic Control Unit to correct how it interprets sensor signals.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
