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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 8
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 187
Latest campaign: Nov 21, 2024

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	–	Jul 9, 2021	21V524000 21V308000
Back over prevention	1	–	Nov 21, 2024	24V879000
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V181000
Seat belts	1	–	Oct 31, 2022	22V816000
Power train	1	–	Oct 6, 2022	22V746000
Visibility	1	–	Dec 28, 2021	21V00M000
Air bags	1	–	Mar 17, 2021	21V185000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 21, 2024Latest campaign


Nov 21, 202424V879000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V879000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271. Filed under Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 24V879000 · Nov 21, 2024
Mar 17, 202323V181000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V181000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633. Filed under Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 23V181000 · Mar 17, 2023
Oct 31, 202222V816000	Seat belts: pretensioner An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V816000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. Risk An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. Remedy Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458. Filed under Santa Fe Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 22V816000 · Oct 31, 2022
Oct 6, 202222V746000	Power train: automatic transmission Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V746000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. Risk Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236. Filed under Santa Fe Campaign NHTSA 22V746000 · Oct 6, 2022
Dec 28, 202121V00M000	Visibility: windshield A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00M000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. Risk A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216. Filed under Santa Fe Campaign NHTSA 21V00M000 · Dec 28, 2021
Jul 9, 202121V524000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V524000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. Risk A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207. Filed under Santa Fe Campaign NHTSA 21V524000 · Jul 9, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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Owner complaints by component187

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

187Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	58	31	0	0	0
Unknown or other	46	25	1	0	1
Engine	45	24	0	1	0
Electrical system	32	17	1	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	19	10	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	13	7	0	0	0
Back over prevention	8	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	8	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	4	0	0	0
Visibility	7	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	6	3	0	0	0
Seat belts	5	3	0	0	0
Air bags	3	2	0	0	0
Structure	3	2	0	0	0
Seats	3	2	0	0	0

9 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, merged from NHTSA model names Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid.

Latest reports

Power train
“On September 20, 2026, my 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy suffered sluggish acceleration while operating on a public roadway due to an internal dual-clutch transmission (DCT) failure.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770668
Engine
“The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire.”
Filed 09/09/2026 · ODI 11763201
Fuel/propulsion system
“The door to the gas tank is a push door which is temperamental. I can be at the pump and push the door to pop it open and it won't.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11760005

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 24V879000 (reported November 21, 2024), concerns back over prevention. 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 are the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (1), trailer hitches (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 58 complaints out of 187 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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 component8

Safety recalls8

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Trailer hitches

Seat belts: pretensioner

Power train: automatic transmission

Visibility: windshield

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings