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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 970
Latest campaign: Feb 3, 2022

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1	Feb 3, 2022	22V056000
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Sep 20, 2017	17V578000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	–	Jun 5, 2017	17V358000
Tires	1	–	Mar 6, 2017	17V142000
Electrical system	1	–	Nov 21, 2016	16V842000
Seat belts	1	–	Mar 10, 2016	16V145000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 3, 2022Latest campaign


Feb 3, 202222V056000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V056000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire. Risk An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218. Campaign NHTSA 22V056000 · Feb 3, 2022
Sep 20, 201717V578000	Engine and engine cooling: engine The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V578000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear. Risk The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168. Campaign NHTSA 17V578000 · Sep 20, 2017
Jun 5, 201717V358000	Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving,… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V358000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. Risk If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163. Campaign NHTSA 17V358000 · Jun 5, 2017
Mar 6, 201717V142000	Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V142000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." Risk An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159. Campaign NHTSA 17V142000 · Mar 6, 2017
Nov 21, 201616V842000	Electrical system: wiring If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V842000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153. Campaign NHTSA 16V842000 · Nov 21, 2016
Mar 10, 201616V145000	Seat belts: front warning light/devices Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V145000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141. Campaign NHTSA 16V145000 · Mar 10, 2016

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).

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Owner complaints by component970

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

970Complaints filed

14Involving a crash

23Involving a fire

18Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	650	67	1	13	2
Power train	166	17	0	3	1
Unknown or other	93	10	2	6	3
Electrical system	69	7	2	10	4
Fuel/propulsion system	60	6	2	1	0
Service brakes	59	6	4	4	5
Vehicle speed control	54	6	3	1	2
Steering	27	3	0	0	0
Hydraulic	24	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	23	2	0	0	0
Air bags	20	2	4	0	6
Suspension	10	1	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	1	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	7	1	1	0	1
Structure	7	1	0	0	1

19 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

Power train
“On [XXX], Laguna Niguel Hyundai performed Service Campaign 9C2 (ECU software update for Theta II emissions improvement, Hyundai TSB 26-01-013H) on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771344
Unknown or other
“On XXX, [XXX] Hyundai performed Service Campaign 9C2 (ECU software update for Theta II emissions improvement, Hyundai TSB 26-01-013H) on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770978
Power train
“Was driving down road car went into limp mode about caused a big wreck, check engine was flashing and heard a loud noise as I was trying to get to safety.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767901

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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 22V056000 (reported February 3, 2022), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 650 complaints out of 970 filed with NHTSA (67%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 23 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Electrical system: wiring

Seat belts: front warning light/devices