• April 1, 2013Lighting

  Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently

  NHTSA campaign 13V-113 · 1,712,336 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional…

  The risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

• July 25, 2012Air bags

  Occupant Classification Systems

  NHTSA campaign 12V-354 · 199,118 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

  The risk: Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

  The remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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A campaign rarely covers every Santa Fe built in 2009. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

• 2025 5
• 2022 5
• 2021 7
• 2020 2
• 2019 2
• 2018 2
• 2017 6
• 2016 3
• 2015 2
• 2014 3
• 2013 3
• 2012 1
• 2011 2
• 2010 2
• 2007 7

Common questions

Does the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe: 13V-113 (Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently); 12V-354 (Occupant Classification Systems).

How do I know if my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Hyundai dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.