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US recalls (5)
Seat belts: front, anchorage
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
Back over prevention: display function
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Air bags: side/window, curtain
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Electrical system: starter assembly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2026-04-06 · campaign 2026-170
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the lower anchor for the front seat belt(s) may have been damaged during service. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Note: For the 2026 model year Santa Fe, this recall only affects the Santa Fe hybrid (HEV) model.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and reinforce the lower seat belt anchors. The seat belt assemblies will be replaced, as necessary.
Visual system
2025-11-20 · campaign 2025-648
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the camera wiring harness.
Electrical
2025-10-02 · campaign 2025-529
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the starter motor's terminal cover may not have been installed properly. As a result, the positive terminal could be exposed and contact nearby components in a crash. If this happens, there could be a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire and/or injury.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the starter motor positive terminal cover.
Owner complaints (135)
Owners filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe (5 crashes, 4 injuries reported). Among 26 model years of this model, it ranks #23 for the most complaints (median 218).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 29 | |
| Electrical system | 28 | |
| Power train | 22 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | |
| Tires | 17 | |
| Engine | 14 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Santa Fe AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Santa Fe FWD 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,850 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.