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Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

50 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Hyundai Santa Fe, model years 2001–2026. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Hyundai Santa Fe — Seats And Restraints High risk
Apr 6, 2026 Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the lower anchor for the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during service. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Also affects: Genesis G90, Hyundai Ioniq 6
Hyundai Santa Fe — Visual System High risk
Jan 27, 2026 Model years: 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehi
Also affects: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Kona Ev, Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe — Visual System High risk
Nov 20, 2025 Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause the rearview camera
Hyundai Santa Fe — Other High risk
Nov 17, 2025 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corr
Also affects: Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Kona Ev, Hyundai Venue, Genesis Gv80, Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Santa Fe — Electrical High risk
Oct 2, 2025 Model years: 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the starter motor's terminal cover may not have been installed properly. As a result, the positive terminal could be exposed and contact nearby componen
Hyundai Santa Fe — Visual System High risk
Nov 20, 2024 Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the camera could fail and cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regu
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Santa Fe — Other High risk
Nov 7, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the sunshade switch in the overhead console may not have been designed properly. As a result, the switch may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulati
Hyundai Santa Fe — Label High risk
Sep 23, 2024 Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when t
Also affects: Genesis Gv60, Genesis Gv70, Genesis Gv80, Hyundai Entourage, Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Santa Fe — Airbag High risk
Jul 25, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the floor wiring harness may not have been secured properly and could become damaged. As a result, the airbags may not deploy in a crash and/or the airbags cou
Hyundai Santa Fe — Powertrain High risk
Jul 11, 2024 Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the transmission to become damaged. As a result, the vehicle could move when it's parked and the parking brake isn't applied.
Hyundai Santa Fe — Visual System High risk
Apr 2, 2024 Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the ve
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Feb 8, 2024 Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall replaces recall R024
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Veracruz, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Sep 22, 2023 Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit.
Also affects: Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Equus, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe — Electrical High risk
Mar 17, 2023 Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control modul
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Mar 8, 2023 Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake li
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Gt, Hyundai Equus, Hyundai Genesis, Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Santa Fe — Fuel System High risk
Jan 23, 2023 Model years: 2022
On certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, a defect in the fuel tank could cause it to leak at the seam.
Hyundai Santa Fe — Electrical High risk
Dec 16, 2022 Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: Certain vehicles may have a programming error. As a result, the vehicles don't meet some of the anti-theft requirements in Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: A vehicle theft
Hyundai Santa Fe — Seats And Restraints High risk
Oct 31, 2022 Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. I
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Oct 27, 2022 Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could short circuit.
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe Xl, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Santa Fe — Powertrain High risk
Oct 6, 2022 Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power t
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Feb 3, 2022 Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could short circuit.
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe Xl, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Santa Fe — Structure High risk
Dec 27, 2021 Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash.
Also affects: Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Santa Fe — Lights And Instruments High risk
Dec 27, 2021 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the instrument panel may show an inverted image when you start the vehicle in extremely cold temperatures. If this happens, you may not be able to read certain
Hyundai Santa Fe — Engine High risk
Nov 4, 2021 Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Santa Fe — Engine High risk
Oct 26, 2021 Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
Issue: On certain vehicles, engine oil can leak from the valve cover onto the alternator. If this happens, the charging system could stop working and cause a warning light to turn
Hyundai Santa Fe — Fuel System High risk
Jul 9, 2021 Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur. Safety Risk: A fuel l
Also affects: Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Santa Fe — Fuel System High risk
Feb 15, 2021 Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the fuel tank mounting bracket could deform during a side-impact crash. This could cause damage to the fuel tank and create a fuel
Hyundai Santa Fe — Engine High risk
Dec 2, 2020 Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L GDI, 2.0 L GDI, or 2.4 L MPI engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely. As a result, there could be an abnormal knocking
Also affects: Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Santa Fe — Electrical High risk
May 27, 2020 Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause overheating of the con
Also affects: Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai Santa Fe — Engine High risk
Dec 16, 2019 Model years: 2019
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Santa Fe — Airbag High risk
Oct 24, 2018 Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags, the installation bolts could damage the airbags when they deploy. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the side c
Hyundai Santa Fe — Steering High risk
Feb 23, 2018 Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel assembly may contain manufacturing defect, and could separate from the steering column while driving. This could result in a crash causing i
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe — Structure High risk
Jun 8, 2017 Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the cable between the actuating lever for the secondary hood latch and the secondary latch may become corroded over time. This could cause the secondary hood l
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai Santa Fe — Suspension High risk
Jun 16, 2016 Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and c
Hyundai Santa Fe — Engine High risk
Jun 16, 2016 Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-653. On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.3L V6 engine, engine oil can leak onto the alternator, which could affect ch
Hyundai Santa Fe — Suspension High risk
Aug 1, 2014 Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and c
Hyundai Santa Fe — Tires High risk
Dec 18, 2013 Model years: 2014
Certain vehicles equipped with Continental Crosscontact LX tires in P235/65R17 size, tire sidewall ply cords may have been damaged. This could cause a sidewall bulge and/or gradual
Hyundai Santa Fe — Powertrain High risk
Aug 12, 2013 Model years: 2013
On certain FWD Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the passenger side axle shaft could fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion which, in conjunctio
Hyundai Santa Fe — Electrical High risk
Apr 3, 2013 Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed
Also affects: Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Santa Fe — Airbag High risk
Jul 24, 2012 Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced airbag system, the Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS), installed in the right front seat of the vehicle, may misclassify a small
Hyundai Santa Fe — Airbag High risk
Sep 9, 2011 Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the clockspring assembly for the driver's airbag may become damaged and fail. As a result the airbag may not function as intended, and the instrument panel war
Also affects: Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai Santa Fe — Powertrain High risk
Apr 28, 2011 Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine and automatic transmission, the right axle intermediate shaft may suffer excessive wear due to a misalignment with the right side
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Dec 1, 2010 Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined and, as a result, brake fluid will leak due to improper sealing. If this occurs, the Low Brake Flui
Hyundai Santa Fe — Lights And Instruments High risk
Apr 23, 2009 Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Entourage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai Santa Fe — Suspension High risk
Apr 23, 2009 Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), road salt may cause
Hyundai Santa Fe — Label High risk
Jun 10, 2008 Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the compliance label contains Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values that exceeds the capacity of the tires. Loading the vehicle beyond tire capacity could res
Hyundai Santa Fe — Fuel System High risk
Aug 29, 2006 Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the right forward baffle in the fuel tank may be below specification, which may result in less resistance to damage in a crash. All vehicles were in transit to
Hyundai Santa Fe — Brakes High risk
Mar 18, 2004 Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, 4wd and ABS, if the brake pedal is depressed at speeds between 5 and 20 km/h when the brake pad friction surfaces are wet, a con
Hyundai Santa Fe — Label High risk
Dec 10, 2003 Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the wheel rims and the tire pressure labels do not comply with CMVSS 120. The rims do not contain the required markings and the tire pressure labels do not con
Hyundai Santa Fe — Engine High risk
Jan 16, 2002 Model years: 2001
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter V-6 engines. Improperly manufactured crankshaft position sensors (cps) were installed. The CPS cases were improperly manufactured and did n
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