Every 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V879000
Nov 21, 2024Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
Full recall details for 24V879000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 23V181000
Mar 17, 2023Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
Full recall details for 23V181000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V816000
Oct 31, 2022Seat Belts:Pretensioner
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
Full recall details for 22V816000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V746000
Jun 10, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
- Risk
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Full recall details for 22V746000 →Visibility · NHTSA 21V00M000
Dec 28, 2021Visibility:Windshield
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
- Risk
- A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
Full recall details for 21V00M000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V524000
Sep 7, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
- Risk
- A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
Full recall details for 21V524000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 21V185000
Mar 17, 2021Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
Full recall details for 21V185000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 21V308000
Mar 5, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
Full recall details for 21V308000 →
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, reporting 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 100 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
- Power Train57
- Unknown Or Other46
- Engine45
- Electrical System32
- Forward Collision Avoidance24
- Fuel/Propulsion System13
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (47)
- Power Train (40)
- Unknown Or Other (20)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (19)
- Equipment (11)
- Visibility (7)
Read Hyundai Santa Fe owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 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
“The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire. The contact's wife became aware that the radio was inoperable before the failure.”
2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FESep 9, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763201
“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced.”
2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRIDJul 8, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11600067
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact filed the complaint on behalf of the contact's mother. The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the contact's mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was crashed into by an oncoming vehicle.”
2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FEMay 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663064
“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power.”
2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRIDJan 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11564397
FireCrash
“12v connector for phone charger melted my phone cord. Reported to Centennial Hyundai Las Vegas and High Desert Hyundai Kingman Az. Both service departments said my vehicle cannot detect the problem because I purchased a substandard plug-in.”
2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FEFeb 19, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11643612
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