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2007 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

9 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #20V061000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock brake control unit may have a problem with moisture getting in and causing an electrical short, which can lead to a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the anti-lock brake module gets an electrical short, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment, even when the car is turned off, and increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
We'll take care of it for you - the dealership will install a new relay in the main junction box to prevent the risk of a fire, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
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Critical #13V113000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's stop lamp switch might not work properly, which could affect your brake lights, cruise control, push-button start, and Electronic Stability Control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the stop lamp switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal, or you might not be able to turn off the cruise control. This could increase your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace the stop lamp switch for free. You should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or visit a dealership to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
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 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Critical #09V122000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
There's a problem with the switch that controls your brake lights. It might not turn them on when you press the brake pedal or keep them on when you let go. It could also affect how your car shifts gears and your electronic stability control system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this switch fails, it could cause an accident because your brake lights might not work properly, or your car might not shift gears correctly, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
A dealership will replace the faulty switch for free, so you don't have to pay anything. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Critical #06V317000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel tank might have a thin spot in one of its baffles, which could lead to a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If this leak happens and you're near an ignition source, like a spark or open flame, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix. The dealership will check your fuel tank and replace it if needed, and they'll do it before your vehicle is even delivered to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.
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High Priority #12V354000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's airbag system may need a software update to correctly identify small adults sitting in the front passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, the front airbag might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to a higher risk of injury to the front passenger.
Free Fix
Hyundai will update the airbag system software at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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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High Priority #11V472000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your front airbag clock spring contact assembly might become damaged over time, affecting your airbag's electrical circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, in a crash, your front airbag might not deploy, leaving you without protection, increasing the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealer, and they will replace the faulty clock spring contact assembly for free, starting in November 2011.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Low Priority #08V272000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has a label on the driver's side center pillar that says the wrong information about the weight your tires can handle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, it could affect how it handles and brakes, and you might get a tire blowout without warning, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Hyundai will send you a corrected label with instructions, and you can have a dealership install it for free.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Under Review #08E055000 Plain English
Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty trailer hitch wiring harness that can cause a short circuit, which can lead to a fire. This is due to moisture getting into the circuit board, causing corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the short circuit happens, it can cause the converter module to overheat and potentially catch fire.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace the faulty wiring harness for free, at no cost to you. They will notify you directly and schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Under Review #08E016000 Plain English
Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's trailer hitch wiring harness may have a problem with the electrical connections, which could cause overheating.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, there's a risk of a fire in the rear bumper area, potentially causing damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they'll replace the trailer hitch wiring harness completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Browse by Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
TRAILER HITCHES
2 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Santa Fe Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
1 recall
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls

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