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2016 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE. The most recent was reported on February 3, 2022.

Safety flags1 campaign advise parking outside until repaired. Check your VIN and follow the notice.
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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
February 3, 202222V-056Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module357,348
June 5, 201717V-358Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch437,400
March 10, 201616V-145Seat belts: front, warning light/devices34,200

Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module Park outside

February 3, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · Campaign 22V-056

What is wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.

Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch

June 5, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America · Campaign 17V-358

What is wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Risk: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Seat belts: front, warning light/devices

March 10, 2016 · Hyundai Motor America · Campaign 16V-145

What is wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.

Other model years of the Hyundai Santa FE

All Hyundai Santa FE recalls · All Hyundai recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE, the most recent reported on February 3, 2022. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE?

Service brakes, hydraulic (1), Latches/locks/linkages (1), Seat belts (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.