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2019 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: High Priority

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

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #18V715000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe may have a problem with the side curtain air bags. The bolts that hold them in place might be damaged in a crash, which could affect how well they deploy.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the air bags might not work properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Hyundai will fix this for you free of charge by installing a protective cover over the air bag bolts at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.
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Under Review #23V181000 Plain English
Component

TRAILER HITCHES

Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle's tow hitch harness may have a problem that can cause a fire, especially if water gets into it. This harness helps control the electrical system for towing a trailer.
Risk if Unfixed
If the problem isn't fixed, there's a risk of a fire while you're driving or parked, which could cause injury.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealership, and they'll install a new fuse and wire extension kit to fix the issue at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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AIR BAGS
1 recall
TRAILER HITCHES
1 recall

Other HYUNDAI Santa Fe Years

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
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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