2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID Recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

3 Recalls
2021 Model Year
Affected: SEAT BELTS, TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION

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3 Recall Campaigns — 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID

SEAT BELTS
Campaign #22V816000 · 31/10/2022
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

TRAILER HITCHES
Campaign #23V181000 · 17/03/2023
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Campaign #24V879000 · 21/11/2024
Issue

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.

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

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About 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID Recalls

The 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include SEAT BELTS, TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Hyundai dealership.

If you own a 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Hyundai. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID recall repaired, contact your nearest Hyundai dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID has a total of 15 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID recalls →

2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID have?

The 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID recalls?

The 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID recalls affect the following components: SEAT BELTS, TRAILER HITCHES, BACK OVER PREVENTION.

Are 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Hyundai dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2021 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.