Every 2016 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 22V056000
Mar 2, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
- 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 multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Full recall details for 22V056000 →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 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V145000
Oct 3, 2016Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
Full recall details for 16V145000 →
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, reporting 10 crashes, 12 fires, 9 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 130 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
- Engine193
- Unknown Or Other39
- Power Train24
- Electrical System19
- Air Bags13
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (88)
- Equipment (58)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (37)
- Power Train (31)
- Engine (27)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (21)
Read Hyundai Santa Fe owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“Was traveling along a city street with parked cars on the passenger side of my vehicle. Axle or wheel broke and veered into parked vehicle severing the engine wiring harness not allowing the airbag to deploy.”
2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTSep 3, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761994
Fire
“Driving on a slight upgrade, lost power and smoke started to come out of the vents and from under the hood. Had no brakes and by the time we were able to drift to a stop, the engine compartment was on fire. There was no warning lights. Witnesses saw fire under the car while we were coming to a stop.”
2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FEOct 1, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11617604
Fire
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle lost automotive power and decelerated with the check engine, battery, and oil warning lights illuminated.”
2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTAug 10, 2026 · SC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755852
Injury reportedCrash
“I was rear-ended and the driver's seat did not maintain it's position and fell into the seat behind it.”
2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FESep 6, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11613053
Fire
“The vehicle is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. It had previously been included in an engine-fire-related recall/service campaign, and Hyundai replaced the engine between approximately October 2024 and January 2025 at about 113,000 miles.”
2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORTJun 22, 2026 · UT
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745727
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