2016 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls, newest first
Feb 3, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipPark outsideHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Santa Fe, 2017 to 2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014 to 2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
NHTSA campaign 22V056000 · Hyundai Motor America
Jun 5, 2017Latches/locks/linkages, HoodHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013 to 2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. 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.
Risk: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 671 3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
NHTSA campaign 17V358000 · Hyundai Motor America
Mar 10, 2016Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 to 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. 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 fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 800 633 5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
NHTSA campaign 16V145000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe 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.