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HYUNDAI Santa Fe Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

65
Total Recalls
3.3
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.8)
20
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
4 D
2002
4 D
2003
4 C
2004
3 D
2005
3 D-
2006
1 F
2007
9 A-
2008
6 C
2009
3 D
2010
3 C
2011
3 C
2012
1 D+
2013
3 C+
2014
3 C-
2015
2 D+
2016
3 D+
2017
6 B
2018
2 C+
2019
2 F

Most Common Components

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10
SUSPENSION
9
EQUIPMENT
9
AIR BAGS
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
TRAILER HITCHES
5
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
TIRES
2
SEAT BELTS
2

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — 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…

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR — Your 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe or Santa Fe Sport may have a steering wheel that could break while driving, separating from the steering column.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE — The anti-lock braking system (ABS) module is a computer that helps your vehicle stop smoothly. In some 2014-2018 Hyundai models, this module could fail and cause an electrical shor…

High Priority

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS — Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system might not be working correctly. It's a sensor that helps prevent you from driving on underinflated tires.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE — Your 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 3.3L engine may have a problem with the crankshaft, which is a critical part of the engine that helps it run smoothly.

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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