Model year 2019 · Hyundai

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SANTA FE, SANTA FE XL.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V181000	March 17, 2023	Trailer HitchesPark outside
22V056000	February 3, 2022	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
18V715000	October 11, 2018	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V181000Manufacturer no. 244

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: March 17, 2023
Owner notification: May 16, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 584,784 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA FE

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

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 23V181000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 XL

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 18V715000Manufacturer no. 177

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: October 11, 2018
Owner notification: December 3, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,204 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe: May 24, 2018 – August 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: SANTA FE

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the air bags become damaged during deployment they may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the SCAB installation bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 177.

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 18V715000, 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: March 20, 2023.