Hyundai 2017 Santa Fe: Hood Could Open While Driving
Hyundai recalls 2013-2017 Santa Fe models with faulty hood latch cable that may cause hood to open unexpectedly while driving, risking crashes. Owners must contact Hyundai for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe vehicles because the secondary hood latch cable can corrode and bind, causing the hood to open unexpectedly while driving. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226011-hyundai-2017-santa-fe-hood-could-open-while-driving.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226011-hyundai-2017-santa-fe-hood-could-open-while-driving · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V358000
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“Hyundai 2017 Santa Fe: Hood Could Open While Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226011-hyundai-2017-santa-fe-hood-could-open-while-driving. Based on NHTSA recall #17V358000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V358000).
Why it’s dangerous
The secondary hood latch cable can corrode and bind over time, causing the hood to stay unlocked even when the hood is closed. If the hood opens while driving, it could lead to a vehicle crash due to loss of control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers are most at risk if the hood opens unexpectedly while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013-2017 Santa Fe or Santa Fe Sport has a secondary hood latch cable that may corrode and bind. The recall started on August 4, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 to schedule a free replacement of the secondary latch cable.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V358000 (May 6, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.