Hyundai recalls 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrids with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank inspected and replaced free by dealers.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because their fuel tanks may have been improperly molded, causing fuel leaks. This could lead to fire if the leaking fuel comes into contact with an ignition source. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80927-hyundai-2022-santa-fe-plug-in-hybrid-fuel-leak-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80927-hyundai-2022-santa-fe-plug-in-hybrid-fuel-leak-fire · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V028000
“Hyundai 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80927-hyundai-2022-santa-fe-plug-in-hybrid-fuel-leak-fire. Based on NHTSA recall 23V028000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V028000).
The fuel tank may have been improperly molded during manufacturing, creating a leak path for gasoline. If this leak reaches an ignition source like a spark or hot surface, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Owners of 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with improper fuel tank molding are at higher risk of fire.
Check if your vehicle is a 2022 model Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid. The recall was notified to owners via mail on March 20, 2023.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a fuel tank inspection and replacement if needed.
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank at no cost if it has been improperly molded.
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.
The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can cause fuel leaks that increase fire risk near ignition sources.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2022 model Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, as the recall was notified to owners via mail on March 20, 2023.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the repair; dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank as needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V028000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 23V028000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240. 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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