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Hyundai Santa Fe safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Hyundai Santa Fe since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
21 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 21 launched 2003 to 2026
  • Most recent 14 September 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/322
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 13 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2018 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Hyundai Santa Fe?

Not every Hyundai Santa Fe is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Hyundai Santa Fe recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2018 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Hyundai Santa Fe safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 2
’04 1
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 1
’13 1
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 1
’18 3
’19 0
’20 1
’21 1
’22 2
’23 3
’24 2
’25 0
’26 2

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Hyundai Santa Fe recall, newest first

2026 2 recalls

The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points

Launched 14 September 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/322 Manufacturer ref. 61D167

Defect
Affected vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
Remedy
A modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern
Vehicles affected
6,943 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
13 Mar 2023 to 14 Feb 2026
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“SANTA FE MX5”

Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle

Launched 2 April 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/146 Manufacturer ref. 61D052

Defect
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Remedy
To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
Vehicles affected
1,143 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2025 to 24 Oct 2025

2024 2 recalls

The main floor wiring harness could become damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly. This may result in a malfunction of the supplemental restraint system.

Launched 16 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/341 Manufacturer ref. 41D130

Defect
Some Santa Fe (MX5) vehicles may experience the main floor wiring harness becoming damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly.
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be inspected and the main wiring harness will be secured and routed as specified within the Technical Service Bulletin. In the event the main wiring harness is damaged the main floor wire harness will be replaced
Vehicles affected
730 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
15 Mar 2024 to 4 Jul 2024

A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit.

Launched 9 September 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/309 Manufacturer ref. 41D091 / 41DC27 (ix35 (EL)

Defect
On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.
Remedy
The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box
Vehicles affected
5,306 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
28 Nov 2011 to 31 Oct 2014

2023 3 recalls

The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak

Launched 22 May 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/126 Manufacturer ref. 21D181

Defect
The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Inspect the vehicle fuel tank and replace it if required.
Vehicles affected
20 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
11 Apr 2022 to 21 Jun 2022
DVSA lists it as
“SANTA FE TM”

Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.

Launched 24 April 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/069 Manufacturer ref. 21D147

Defect
Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.
Remedy
Install front seat belt pretensioner protection caps to both front seat belts.
Vehicles affected
1,894 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
25 Jun 2020 to 16 Aug 2022
DVSA lists it as
“SANTA FE TM PE”, “SANTA FE TM PHEV”, “SANTA FE TM HEV”

Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.

Launched 10 April 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/068 Manufacturer ref. 21D155

Defect
Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
Remedy
Conduct a software update to the DCT transmission control unit (TCU).
Vehicles affected
376 across everything the recall covers
Built
29 Jan 2020 to 3 Jun 2022
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“SANTA FE TM”

2022 2 recalls

The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short

Launched 1 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/128 Manufacturer ref. 21D011

Defect
The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.
Remedy
Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.
Vehicles affected
80,559 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Jun 2015 to 18 Jan 2018
Also covers

The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors

Launched 23 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/151 Manufacturer ref. 11D231

Defect
The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors.
Remedy
Replace the instrument cluster assembly.
Vehicles affected
36 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
18 Oct 2021 to 6 Dec 2021

2021 1 recall

IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT

Launched 22 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/014 Manufacturer ref. 01D116

Defect
The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
Remedy
Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
Vehicles affected
1,879 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2020 to 14 Dec 2020

2020 1 recall

The anti-lock brake system module remains energized when vehicle is turned off

Launched 4 September 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/223 Manufacturer ref. 01D025

Defect
There could be an increased risk of a key off engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Install a relay in the main vehicle fuse box to stop the live positive feed to the ABS module with key off.
Vehicles affected
9,654 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
16 Mar 2005 to 22 Sept 2009

2018 3 recalls

Curtain air bag may not inflate correctly if deployed

Launched 19 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/299 Manufacturer ref. 81C074

Defect
The cushion within the curtain airbag maybe damaged when it is deployed.
Remedy
On affected vehicles a rubber pad has to be attached to the curtain airbag mounting bolt.
Vehicles affected
239 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2017 to 14 Aug 2018

Steering wheel may detach

Launched 1 May 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/104 Manufacturer ref. 81C012

Defect
On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver.
Remedy
The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
304 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
15 Jun 2017 to 25 Jan 2018

Fuel may leak

Launched 29 January 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/007 Manufacturer ref. 7100071

Defect
On vehicles fitted with the high power R diesel engine fuel may leak from the fuel feed pipe connection at the high pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power from the engine and possibly smell diesel.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the feed pipe with a new version.
Vehicles affected
132 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2011 to 2 Nov 2011

2017 1 recall

Bonnet may open unexpectedly

Launched 16 October 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/250 Manufacturer ref. 71C006

Defect
Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.
Remedy
On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.
Vehicles affected
12,380 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 1 Jul 2016

2013 1 recall

Brake lights may malfunction

Launched 5 June 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/056 Manufacturer ref. 31C017

Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Vehicles affected
87,795 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2001 to 31 Jul 2011

2012 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 16 April 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/018

Defect
It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. If contact is made it is possible that the hose could chafe through and leak.
Remedy
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to inspect the fuel hoses and where necessary fit a securing clip. If the hose is damaged a new hose and clip will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
9,989 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2009 to 13 Dec 2011

2010 1 recall

Suspension may fail

Launched 20 September 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/091

Defect
Trajet and Sante Fe - Corrosion may build up and weaken the rear suspension arms to an extent where they could fail and the directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Sante Fe models additionally have a similar concern with the front sub-frame.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the thickness of the metal of the suspension arms. If the corrosion is not too advanced the arms/sub-frame will be wax oiled. If the corrosion is advanced the suspension arms will have to be changed.
Vehicles affected
16,927 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2000 to 26 Jan 2003 and 27 Jan 2003 to 3 Jun 2003
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Possible fuel leak

Launched 5 January 2004 DVSA recall R/2003/166 Manufacturer ref. 31b037

Defect
On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.
Vehicles affected
711 across everything the recall covers
Built
24 Mar 2003 to 17 Jun 2003
Also covers

2003 2 recalls

Possible fuel leak and engine shutdown.

Launched 22 August 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/109

Defect
The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine.
Remedy
Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component.
Vehicles affected
419 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Possible fuel leak

Launched 24 June 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/062

Defect
Flexible fuel inlet and return pipes (5 of) may split resulting in a serious fuel leak.
Remedy
Renew all potentially affected fuel pipes.
Vehicles affected
352 Santa Fe vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 21 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Hyundai Santa Fe. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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