Hyundai Santa FE recalls

Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.

Fix: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.

1,143 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2025 to 24 Oct 2025

Some Santa Fe (MX5) vehicles may experience the main floor wiring harness becoming damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly.

Fix: The affected vehicles will be inspected and the main wiring harness will be secured and routed as specified within the Technical Service Bulletin. In the event the main wiring harness is damaged the main floor wire harness will be replaced

• SANTA FE: 173 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2024 to 4 Jul 2024
• SANTA FE: 557 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2024 to 4 Jul 2024

On affected vehicles the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) for the ABS could experience an electrical short circuit with a potential that the malfunction indicator light may become illuminated (MIL and /or ABS light) and a burning smell may emanate from the engine compartment and the HECU components.

Fix: The affected vehicles will have a low-capacity fuse installed within the engine compartment junction box

5,306 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2011 to 31 Oct 2014

The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.

Fix: Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.

80,559 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2015 to 18 Jan 2018

The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors.

Fix: Replace the instrument cluster assembly.

36 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2021 to 6 Dec 2021

The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.

Fix: Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.

1,879 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2020 to 14 Dec 2020

There could be an increased risk of a �key off� engine compartment fire.

Fix: Install a relay in the main vehicle fuse box to stop the live positive feed to the ABS module with �key off�.

9,654 vehicles · built 16 Mar 2005 to 22 Sep 2009

The cushion within the curtain airbag maybe damaged when it is deployed.

Fix: On affected vehicles a rubber pad has to be attached to the curtain airbag mounting bolt.

239 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2017 to 14 Aug 2018

On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver.

Fix: The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.

304 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2017 to 25 Jan 2018

On vehicles fitted with the high power R diesel engine fuel may leak from the fuel feed pipe connection at the high pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power from the engine and possibly smell diesel.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the feed pipe with a new version.

132 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2011 to 2 Nov 2011

Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.

Fix: On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.

12,380 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 1 Jul 2016

The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.

Fix: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

87,795 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2001 to 31 Jul 2011

It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. If contact is made it is possible that the hose could chafe through and leak.

Fix: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to inspect the fuel hoses and where necessary fit a securing clip. If the hose is damaged a new hose and clip will be fitted.

9,989 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2009 to 13 Dec 2011

Trajet and Sante Fe - Corrosion may build up and weaken the rear suspension arms to an extent where they could fail and the directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Sante Fe models additionally have a similar concern with the front sub-frame.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the thickness of the metal of the suspension arms. If the corrosion is not too advanced the arms/sub-frame will be wax oiled. If the corrosion is advanced the suspension arms will have to be changed.

• SANTA FE: 16,927 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2003 to 3 Jun 2003
• SANTA FE: 16,927 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 26 Jan 2003

On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.

711 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2003 to 17 Jun 2003

The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine.

Fix: Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component.

419 vehicles

Flexible fuel inlet and return pipes (5 of) may split resulting in a serious fuel leak.

Fix: Renew all potentially affected fuel pipes.

352 vehicles