Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 and 153 complaints filed by owners. It has 41% fewer complaints than the average Hyundai Santa Fe from 2016–2025 (259 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Hyundai Santa Fe 2024? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 26V218000 · 2026-04-06
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 25V808000 · 2025-11-21
What happens
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."
Consequence
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 25V659000 · 2025-10-02
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 24V843000 · 2024-11-07
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."
Consequence
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 24V561000 · 2024-07-26
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 24V529000 · 2024-07-12
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.
Consequence
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 24V246000 · 2024-04-02
What happens
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
153 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
11 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 9 injuries
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024
- Powertrain and transmission: 44 (29% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 30 (20% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 16 (10% of complaints)
- Engine: 13 (8% of complaints)
- Brakes: 11 (7% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Hyundai Santa Fe 2024
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Hyundai Santa Fe recalls by year
- 2016 : 3 recalls · 236 complaints
- 2017 : 6 recalls · 968 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 109 complaints
- 2019 : 2 recalls · 202 complaints
- 2020 : 2 recalls · 214 complaints
- 2021 : 7 recalls · 166 complaints
- 2022 : 5 recalls · 200 complaints
- 2023 : 1 recalls · 211 complaints
- 2024 : 7 recalls · 153 complaints
- 2025 : 5 recalls · 134 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (44 of 153 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 13, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).