The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 825,835 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION24V8790002024-11-21226,118 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
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…
Consequence
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.…
SEAT BELTS22V8160002022-10-3114,933 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
8
POWER TRAIN
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
SEAT BELTS
2
AIR BAGS
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
Total complaints37
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2021 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was…”
“The contact owns a 2021 hyundai santa fe hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while…”
“The contact owns a 2021 hyundai santa fe hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while…”
“The contact owns a 2021 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 mph. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several…”
“From what I have been told there is no recall on this issue. Purchased a hyundai sante fe hybrid 2021 brand new in 2021. I live in la quinta california summers are especially hot. Temps can be anywhere from 105 to 120 . Only had the car for 6months when in light came on saying inverter needs…”
“From what I have been told there is no recall on this issue. Purchased a hyundai sante fe hybrid 2021 brand new in 2021. I live in la quinta california summers are especially hot. Temps can be anywhere from 105 to 120 . Only had the car for 6months when in light came on saying inverter needs…”
“From what I have been told there is no recall on this issue. Purchased a hyundai sante fe hybrid 2021 brand new in 2021. I live in la quinta california summers are especially hot. Temps can be anywhere from 105 to 120 . Only had the car for 6months when in light came on saying inverter needs…”
“I have been taking my 21 santa fe hybrid limited into the dealership for a year and a half for the same code . Powertrain code p040b00, and to this day they can not repair this issue. I looked it up and a ton of us are having issues with this same code. It should be investigated, and customers…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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