Is the 2017 HYUNDAI Santa Fe safe to drive?

The 2017 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.

Campaign 16V842000

Moderate Plain English 2016-11-21

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

What Happened

Your vehicle's wiring harness for towing may have a problem that could confuse other drivers on the road.

Risk if Unfixed

If your trailer brake lights stay on while driving, it could lead to a crash because other drivers might think your trailer is braking.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Hyundai will replace the faulty wiring harness for free at a dealership near you, starting January 13, 2017.

Affected Vehicles

2017 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

2017 HYUNDAI Tucson

2016 HYUNDAI Tucson

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V842000. 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.

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