HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2017) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai recalls 2017 Santa Fe vehicles with faulty trailer hitch wiring that may cause trailer brake lights to stay on, confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk. Owners must have wiring harness replaced free by dealers starting January 13, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles with a faulty trailer hitch wiring harness that can cause trailer brake lights to stay illuminated. This may confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles were made between November 28, 2015, and November 14, 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226013-hyundai-santa-fe-2017-electrical-system-recall-trailer-brake-light.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226013-hyundai-santa-fe-2017-electrical-system-recall-trailer-brake-light · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V842000
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“Hyundai Santa Fe (2017) Electrical System Recall: Trailer Brake Light Confusion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226013-hyundai-santa-fe-2017-electrical-system-recall-trailer-brake-light. Based on NHTSA recall #16V842000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V842000).
Why it’s dangerous
The trailer brake lights may stay illuminated due to a malfunction in the tow hitch module. This causes confusion for other drivers, potentially increasing the risk of a crash because they may not see the brake lights properly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles made between November 28, 2015, and November 14, 2016. Drivers using these vehicles with accessory trailer hitches are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Santa Fe was made between November 28, 2015, and November 14, 2016. Look for an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that may be faulty.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-800-633-5151 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Have Wiring Harness Replaced
Dealers will replace the faulty wiring harness for free starting January 13, 2017.
January 13, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The trailer brake lights may stay illuminated due to a malfunction in the tow hitch module, causing confusion for other drivers and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Santa Fe was made between November 28, 2015, and November 14, 2016, and has an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 to schedule a free replacement of the wiring harness starting January 13, 2017.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V842000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 16V842000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #16V842000 (November 21, 2016)
- 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.
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