2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid recalls, newest first
Nov 21, 2024Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · Hyundai Motor America
Mar 17, 2023Trailer HitchesPark outsideHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022 to 2023 Santa Fe Plug in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V633.
NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · Hyundai Motor America
Oct 31, 2022Seat Belts, PretensionerHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021 to 2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022 to 2023 Santa Fe Plug In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver side and/or passenger side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V354 and 22V458.
NHTSA campaign 22V816000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.