2023 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 290
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V181000
Seat belts	1	–	Oct 31, 2022	22V816000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 17, 2023Latest campaign


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, Santa Fe Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 22V816000 · Oct 31, 2022

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, Santa Fe Plug-In 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 Plug-In Hybrid
Campaign: NHTSA 22V816000 · Oct 31, 2022

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

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 component290

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

290Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

17Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	75	26	4	2	5
Power train	62	21	3	0	3
Engine	61	21	1	1	0
Electrical system	55	19	1	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	50	17	6	1	4
Service brakes	30	10	1	0	4
Fuel/propulsion system	27	9	1	1	2
Vehicle speed control	24	8	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	13	4	1	0	0
Lane departure	9	3	0	0	0
Structure	9	3	1	0	0
Visibility	6	2	0	0	0
Wheels	5	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	2	1	0	0
Back over prevention	5	2	2	0	3

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, merged from NHTSA model names Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hev, Santa Fe Phev.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“The vehicle is a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid. Purchased new in January 2024. It currently has 40,087 miles. My wife and I were traveling were traveling at the posted speed limit when we heard a loud bank.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770614
Electrical system
“The vehicle came to a complete stop filling cabin with smoke and wouldnt start in a bend on road blocking entrance ramp. Its available for inspection but at dealership.”
Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770334
Power train
“My 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy has experienced transmission problems since it was new and currently has approximately 20,000 miles.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769015

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recent, 23V181000 (reported March 17, 2023), concerns trailer hitches. 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 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 75 complaints out of 290 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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