2006 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 106
Latest campaign: Jul 18, 2014

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	Jul 18, 2014	14V435000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 18, 2014Latest campaign


Jul 18, 201414V435000	Suspension: front springs If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V435000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire. Risk If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124. Campaign NHTSA 14V435000 · Jul 18, 2014

Jul 18, 201414V435000

Suspension: front springs

If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of…

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V435000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Risk: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V435000 · Jul 18, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component106

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

106Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	28	26	4	0	5
Vehicle speed control	20	19	4	1	0
Service brakes	17	16	3	0	1
Suspension	13	12	1	0	2
Electrical system	10	9	1	1	1
Exterior lighting	9	8	0	0	0
Fuel system	6	6	0	0	0
Gasoline	5	5	0	0	0
Seat belts	5	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	5	1	0	0
Power train	5	5	0	0	0
Hydraulic	5	5	2	0	1
Steering	4	4	0	0	0
Engine	3	3	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	3	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exhaust muffler detached and fell off the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 09/11/2025 · ODI 11686706
Electrical system
“I was driving my 2006 Subaru forester vin #[XXX] around 5 PM. I was waiting in an offramp lane to make a left turn, behind numerous cars.”
Filed 01/29/2025 · ODI 11639443
Air bags
“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed.”
Filed 03/17/2023 · ODI 11512412

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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 14V435000 (reported July 18, 2014), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 106 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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