Hyundai Santa FE recalls

37 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V218000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallThe driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.Seats & beltsFree replacement294KunitsApr 626V047000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallDue to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.ElectricalOver-the-air update42KunitsJan 2625V808000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement143KunitsNov 202525V809000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallThe side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.Air bagsFree repair258unitsNov 202525V659000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallThe B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short…ElectricalFree repair135KunitsOct 202525V549000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine…Engine & powertrainFree replacement29unitsAug 202524V879000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaBack Over Prevention recallDue to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement226KunitsNov 202424V843000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallThe overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the…ElectricalFree replacement35KunitsNov 202424V561000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallThe main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can…Air bagsFree replacement50KunitsJul 202424V529000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaPower Train recallA software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.Engine & powertrainOver-the-air update12KunitsJul 202424V246000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaBack Over Prevention recallThe rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update18KunitsApr 202423V651000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.6MunitsSep 202323V181000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaTrailer Hitches recallWater accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in…Park outsideEquipmentFree repair585KunitsMar 202322V746000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaPower Train recallThe vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction…Engine & powertrainFree software update56KunitsOct 202222V197000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.Engine & powertrainFree replacement16unitsMar 202222V056000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement357KunitsFeb 202221V00M000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaVisibility recallDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair26KunitsDec 202121V524000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.Fuel systemFree replacement16KunitsJul 202121V308000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.Fuel systemFree repair2unitsMay 202121V185000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallThe Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front…Air bagsFree replacement10unitsMar 202120V746000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine recallThe connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update129KunitsDec 202020V061000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallOn February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.Brakes & stabilityFree repair476KunitsFeb 202018V715000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallThe Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.Air bagsFree repair8,204unitsOct 201818V118000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSteering recallThe steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.Steering & suspensionFree repair41KunitsFeb 201817V578000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.Engine & powertrainFree replacement420unitsSep 201717V358000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaLatches/locks/linkages recallIn the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to…Body & latchesFree replacement437KunitsJun 201717V142000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaTires recallThe affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle…TiresFree replacement190unitsMar 201716V842000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallThe affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch…ElectricalFree replacement6,172unitsNov 201616V145000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster…Seats & beltsFree repair34KunitsMar 201614V435000 · Hyundai Motor CompanySuspension recallThe affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make…Steering & suspensionFree replacement272KunitsJul 201413V624000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyTires recallThe tires may have a damaged sidewall.TiresReplacement28unitsDec 201313V355000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyPower Train recallDue to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture.Engine & powertrainFree replacement20KunitsAug 201313V113000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.7MunitsApr 201312V354000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.Air bagsFree software update199KunitsJul 201211V472000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage…Air bagsFree replacement205KunitsSep 201111V261000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right…Engine & powertrainFree replacement5,876unitsApr 201110V613000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallSome of the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement1,785unitsDec 2010