• November 21, 2024Rear-view camera

  Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111

  NHTSA campaign 24V-879 · 226,118 vehicles potentially affected · Back over prevention

  The defect: 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."

  The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• March 17, 2023Trailer hitchPark outside

  Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving

  NHTSA campaign 23V-181 · 584,784 vehicles potentially affected · Trailer hitches

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  The remedy: 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.

• October 6, 2022Power train

  Loss of Drive Power

  NHTSA campaign 22V-746 · 56,148 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• December 28, 2021Visibility

  Inadequate Windshield Bonding

  NHTSA campaign 21V-00M · 26,413 vehicles potentially affected · Visibility

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  The remedy: 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.

• July 9, 2021Fuel system

  Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection

  NHTSA campaign 21V-524 · 15,752 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: 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.

• May 3, 2021Fuel system

  Fuel Pipe Not Tightened Properly

  NHTSA campaign 21V-308 · 2 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: 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.

• March 17, 2021Air bags

  Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208

  NHTSA campaign 21V-185 · 10 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: 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."

  The 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.

  The remedy: 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.

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Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

• 2025 5
• 2022 5
• 2020 2
• 2019 2
• 2018 2
• 2017 6
• 2016 3
• 2015 2
• 2014 3
• 2013 3
• 2012 1
• 2011 2
• 2010 2
• 2009 2
• 2007 7

Common questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: 24V-879 (Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111); 23V-181 (Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving); 22V-746 (Loss of Drive Power); 21V-00M (Inadequate Windshield Bonding); and 3 more.

How do I know if my 2021 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 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Campaign 23V-181 carries a “park outside” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.