• February 3, 2022BrakesPark outside

  ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

  NHTSA campaign 22V-056 · 357,348 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  The remedy: 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.

• June 5, 2017Latches and locks

  Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch

  NHTSA campaign 17V-358 · 437,400 vehicles potentially affected · Latches/locks/linkages

  The defect: 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.

  The 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.

  The remedy: 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.

• March 10, 2016Seat belts

  Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning

  NHTSA campaign 16V-145 · 34,200 vehicles potentially affected · Seat belts

  The defect: 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."

  The 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.

  The remedy: 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.

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Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

• 2025 5
• 2022 5
• 2021 7
• 2020 2
• 2019 2
• 2018 2
• 2017 6
• 2015 2
• 2014 3
• 2013 3
• 2012 1
• 2011 2
• 2010 2
• 2009 2
• 2007 7

Common questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe: 22V-056 (ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire); 17V-358 (Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch); 16V-145 (Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning).

How do I know if my 2016 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.

Is it safe to drive the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Campaign 22V-056 carries a “park outside” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.