The Lemon IndexHyundai Santa Fe recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 6
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2013–2015 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.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Mar 2023 · model years 2019–2023 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.
584,784 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V181000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2018 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
44,396 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V810000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2016–2019 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
357,348 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V056000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2013–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
151,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V303000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2020 · model years 2013–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
151,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V520000
Every recall 58
3 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
294,448 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V218000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2025 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.
143,472 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V808000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V809000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2024–2025
The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
135,386 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V659000
- Engine · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2025
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.
29 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V549000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2024 · model years 2021–2022
Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
226,118 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V879000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2024 · model year 2024
The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade.
34,964 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V843000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2024
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 cra…
49,719 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V561000
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- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2024
A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.
12,349 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V529000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Apr 2024 · model year 2024
The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message.
18,206 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V246000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2013–2015 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.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Mar 2023 · model years 2019–2023 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.
584,784 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V181000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2021–2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
14,933 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V816000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2018 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
44,396 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V810000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
56,148 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V746000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2022
The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
16 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V197000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2016–2019 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
357,348 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V056000
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2020–2021
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2022
The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2021–2022 2.5L engines only
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
15,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V524000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2021
The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V308000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2013–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
151,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V303000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2021 · model year 2021
The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat.
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V185000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2012
The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
128,948 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V746000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2020 · model years 2013–2015 Park outside
Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
151,205 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V520000
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2020 · model year 2007
On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.
476,111 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V061000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2018 · model years 2013–2014
The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
150,730 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V934000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2018 · model year 2019
The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
8,204 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V715000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2018 · model year 2018
The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
41,070 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V118000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2017 · model year 2018
The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
1,209 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V801000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2017 · model year 2017 3.3L engines only
The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
420 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V578000
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2017 · model year 2018
The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.
197 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V577000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2013–2017
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.
437,400 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V358000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2017 · model year 2017
In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.
17,160 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V365000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2013–2014
Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
572,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V226000
- Tires · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 2017
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 underin…
190 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V142000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2016 · model year 2017
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.
6,172 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V842000
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2016 · model years 2016–2017
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 fa…
34,200 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V145000
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2001–2006
The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road s.
271,773 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V435000
- Tires · recall issued Dec 2013 · model year 2014
The tires may have a damaged sidewall.
28 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V624000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Aug 2013 · model year 2013 2.4L engines only
Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.
20,300 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V355000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2007–2011
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
1,712,336 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V113000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2012 · model years 2007–2009
The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
199,118 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V354000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2011 · model years 2009–2011
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDA…
2,254 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11E040000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2011 · model years 2007–2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006…
205,233 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V472000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2011 · model year 2010 2.4L engines only
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010.
5,876 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V261000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2010.
1,785 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V613000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2001–2003
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 83,355 MY 2001-2003 SANTA FE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, …
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model year 2007
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES.
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Sep 2008 · model years 2007–2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SA…
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2008 · model years 2007–2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES.
- Trailer hitches · recall issued Feb 2008 · model years 2007–2008
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2006 · model year 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2005
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.
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2005 · model year 2005
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.
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2004 · model years 2003–2004 3.5L engines only
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES…
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2003 · model years 2001–2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.".
- Electrical · recall issued Jan 2003 · model years 2001–2002 2.7L engines only
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINES, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS (CPS) WERE INSTALLED.
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Is one open on your Santa Fe?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
58 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 110.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the most recalls?
The 2007, with 9 campaigns. 2021: 8, 2024: 7, 2022: 7.
What are most Hyundai Santa Fe recalls about?
Airbags: 9 of the 58 campaigns. Then brakes (8) and engine (6).
What is the newest Hyundai Santa Fe recall?
Seat belts, filed Apr 2026 (NHTSA 26V218000): The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
What is the biggest Hyundai Santa Fe recall?
NHTSA 13V113000 (lights, Apr 2013) covers 1,712,336 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
How do I check if my Hyundai Santa Fe has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Hyundai dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Hyundai Santa Fe: problems and best years · All Hyundai recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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