Is the 2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe safe to drive?

The 2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 09V123000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

What Happened

The rear trailing arms in your Santa Fe are the parts that connect the wheels to the rest of the suspension. Over time, road salt in certain states can cause them to corrode, weakening them.

Risk if Unfixed

If the corrosion is left unchecked, the trailing arm could break while you're driving, which could cause your vehicle to swerve and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Hyundai dealer will inspect the rear trailing arms for damage, replace them if needed, and add protective measures to prevent future corrosion — all at no cost to you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09V123000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 09V123000

What This Recall Means

SUSPENSION:REAR

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?