2021 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 7 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 6, 2022Power Train, Automatic TransmissionHyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. 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.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · Hyundai Motor America
Dec 28, 2021Visibility, WindshieldHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
NHTSA campaign 21V00M000 · Hyundai Motor America
Jul 9, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
NHTSA campaign 21V524000 · Hyundai Motor America
May 3, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5 litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
NHTSA campaign 21V308000 · Hyundai Motor America
Mar 17, 2021Air Bags, Air Bag/restraint Control ModuleHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
NHTSA campaign 21V185000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 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 2021 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.