Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 21 safety recalls naming the Hyundai Santa Fe, launched from 2003 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Hyundai Santa Fe recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 21
- 2003 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 14 September 2026
- R/2026/322
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Hyundai Santa Fe recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
The vehicle may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points
R/2026/322, launched 14 September 2026. Also covers the Ioniq
Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrectly secured front seat belt anchor points. This may result in a lack of protection in the event of a vehicle collision.
Remedy: A modification will be applied to the seat belt anchor area to rectify the concern
Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle
R/2026/146, launched 2 April 2026. Also covers the Ioniq 5, Kona
Defect: Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Remedy: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
The main floor wiring harness could become damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly. This may result in a malfunction of the supplemental restraint system.
R/2024/341, launched 16 September 2024
Defect: Some Santa Fe (MX5) vehicles may experience the main floor wiring harness becoming damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly.
Remedy: The affected vehicles will be inspected and the main wiring harness will be secured and routed as specified within the Technical Service Bulletin. In the event the main wiring harness is damaged the main floor wire harness will be replaced
A potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit.
R/2024/309, launched 9 September 2024. Also covers the Tq, Veloster, i40, ix35
Defect: On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.
Remedy: The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box
The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak
R/2023/126, launched 22 May 2023, 20 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The vehicle fuel tank may be manufactured incorrectly which may result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Inspect the vehicle fuel tank and replace it if required.
: Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.
R/2023/069, launched 24 April 2023, 1,894 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Some vehicles may experience an abnormal front seat belt pretensioner deployment during a vehicle impact.
Remedy: Install front seat belt pretensioner protection caps to both front seat belts.
Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
R/2023/068, launched 10 April 2023, 376 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kona
Defect: Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
Remedy: Conduct a software update to the DCT transmission control unit (TCU).
THE ABS CONTROL UNIT WITHIN THE AFFECTED VIN RANGE COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
R/2022/128, launched 1 June 2022, 80,559 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the ix35
Defect: The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.
Remedy: Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER LIQUID-CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATION RESISTORS
R/2022/151, launched 23 May 2022, 36 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors.
Remedy: Replace the instrument cluster assembly.
IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT
R/2021/014, launched 22 February 2021, 1,879 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kona, Tucson, i20
Defect: The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
Remedy: Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE REMAINS ENERGIZED WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF
R/2020/223, launched 4 September 2020, 9,654 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There could be an increased risk of a ‘key off’ engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Install a relay in the main vehicle fuse box to stop the live positive feed to the ABS module with ‘key off’.
CURTAIN AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE CORRECTLY IF DEPLOYED
R/2018/299, launched 19 November 2018, 239 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The cushion within the curtain airbag maybe damaged when it is deployed.
Remedy: On affected vehicles a rubber pad has to be attached to the curtain airbag mounting bolt.
STEERING WHEEL MAY DETACH
R/2018/104, launched 1 May 2018, 304 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver.
Remedy: The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2018/007, launched 29 January 2018, 132 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On vehicles fitted with the high power R diesel engine fuel may leak from the fuel feed pipe connection at the high pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power from the engine and possibly smell diesel.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the feed pipe with a new version.
BONNET MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2017/250, launched 16 October 2017, 12,380 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.
Remedy: On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.
BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2013/056, launched 5 June 2013, 87,795 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Accent, Tucson
Defect: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2012/018, launched 16 April 2012, 9,989 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. If contact is made it is possible that the hose could chafe through and leak.
Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to inspect the fuel hoses and where necessary fit a securing clip. If the hose is damaged a new hose and clip will be fitted.
SUSPENSION MAY FAIL
R/2010/091, launched 20 September 2010, 16,927 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Trajet
Defect: Trajet and Sante Fe - Corrosion may build up and weaken the rear suspension arms to an extent where they could fail and the directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Sante Fe models additionally have a similar concern with the front sub-frame.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the thickness of the metal of the suspension arms. If the corrosion is not too advanced the arms/sub-frame will be wax oiled. If the corrosion is advanced the suspension arms will have to be changed.
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK
R/2003/166, launched 5 January 2004, 711 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Trajet
Defect: On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
R/2003/109, launched 22 August 2003, 419 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Trajet
Defect: The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine.
Remedy: Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component.
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK
R/2003/062, launched 24 June 2003, 352 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Flexible fuel inlet and return pipes (5 of) may split resulting in a serious fuel leak.
Remedy: Renew all potentially affected fuel pipes.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Hyundai Santa Fe, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Hyundai dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.