Every 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000
Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- 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 fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full recall details for 23V651000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V303000
Apr 28, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Full recall details for 21V303000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V520000
Aug 27, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Risk
- If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Full recall details for 20V520000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 17V358000
May 6, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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.
Full recall details for 17V358000 →
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 337 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, reporting 10 crashes, 19 fires, 10 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 137 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine201
- Electrical System29
- Power Train29
- Unknown Or Other29
- Service Brakes28
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic24
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (91)
- Equipment (58)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (39)
- Power Train (31)
- Engine (28)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (21)
Read Hyundai Santa Fe owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 337 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“Driving on freeway and noticed smoke. Realized I needed to pull over and brakes weren't working. Off ramp was at an incline so car came to a stop just in time to get toddler and myself out of vehicle. Car was on fire.”
2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTAug 3, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678091
Fire
“While I was driving on the highway in the left lane, smoke came from the engine, then it started coming from underneath the car. The car turned off. I was forced to stop on the left lane of the highway and exit the vehicle and walk as far away as possible.”
2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FEJun 5, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11592719
Fire
“While PARKED IN FRONT OF 7-11 WITH ENGINE NOT RUNNING, THE POWER STEERING ATTACHMENT IN THE WHEEL WELL BROKE AND RELEASED FLUID ON THE HOT ENGINE. PATRONS IN SORE ALERTED ME THAT THE CAR WAS SMOKING OUT THE HOOD. I RACED BACK TO MY SANTA FE AND NOTICED FIRE.”
2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTJul 11, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11672687
Fire
“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway.”
2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FEMar 12, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11576910
Fire
“Per Franklin County Fire Department report, they determined a malfunction in the canister vent valve associated with the gas tank initiated a fire.”
2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTJun 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11667956
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