Model year 2016 · Hyundai

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on February 3, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V056000	February 3, 2022	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
17V358000	June 5, 2017	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
16V145000	March 10, 2016	Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Systems involved: Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V056000Manufacturer no. 218

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: February 3, 2022
Owner notification: May 31, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 357,348 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA FE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V056000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V358000Manufacturer no. 163

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: June 5, 2017
Owner notification: August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 437,400 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe: July 17, 2012 – July 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V358000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V145000Manufacturer no. 141

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA: March 10, 2016
Owner notification: April 27, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 34,200 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe: September 1, 2015 – February 12, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA FE

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V145000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 3, 2022.