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2010 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

3 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13V113000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
What Happened
The stop lamp switch in your vehicle controls your brake lights and other features. In certain 2006-2011 models, this switch can malfunction, causing problems with your brake lights and other safety systems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the stop lamp switch fails, your brake lights might not turn on when you press the brake pedal, making it harder for other drivers to see you stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, the car may roll away unexpectedly if you're not careful, which could also lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty stop lamp switch for free. This repair is on the house, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 #11V261000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the engine to the transmission, might have a problem with a part called the intermediate shaft. It could be misaligned, causing wear and tear, and eventually some noise and damage to the transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission gets damaged, your car might lose power, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will replace the damaged parts, specifically the right side output gear and intermediate shaft, so you can drive safely and quietly again.
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Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Under Review #11E040000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
CURT MFG. INC.
What Happened
The tow package wiring harness in your 2009-2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is a crucial connection that links your vehicle's lights to your trailer's lights. This specific harness, part number 55538, isn't sealed properly and can let water in, which could damage the converter module.
Risk if Unfixed
If water gets into the harness, the converter module could overheat and catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle or even lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty tow package wiring harness with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety and the integrity of your vehicle.
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Original — What Happened
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
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
2009
3 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2001
4 recalls

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