NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles OUTSIDE, away from buildings, until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.
7 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, including a park-outside advisory for affected vehicles.
Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.
Data sources: NHTSA recalls retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). Complaints retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). These are automated source snapshots; confirm current VIN applicability with NHTSA and the manufacturer.
7Recall campaigns
165Complaints
1Fire reports
4Crash reports
Recall campaign details
Recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS#21V524000Reported 09/07/2021
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Risk
A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Risk
A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.
Recall AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE#21V185000Reported 17/03/2021
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles. The Occupant Detection System (ODS) module may not deactivate the air bag upon detection of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ODS module, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied as of May 12, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 202.
Recall FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS#21V308000Reported 03/05/2021
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
Risk
An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION#22V746000Reported 06/10/2022
Defect
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Park outside TRAILER HITCHES#23V181000Reported 17/03/2023
NHTSA advises parking affected vehicles outside and away from structures until repaired — a fire risk exists even when parked.
Defect
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.
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.
Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA#24V879000Reported 21/11/2024
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
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Top components in 165 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.
POWER TRAIN50
UNKNOWN OR OTHER30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23
ENGINE15
VISIBILITY/WIPER7
VISIBILITY7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6
BACK OVER PREVENTION5
Frequently asked
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
7 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, including a park-outside advisory for affected vehicles.
Do I have to pay to fix a Hyundai recall?
Safety recall remedies are generally provided without charge for eligible affected vehicles. Eligibility and remedy availability depend on the campaign, including vehicle-age rules. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer with your VIN to confirm coverage and next steps.
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This page lists campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe model year. It does not confirm whether your VIN is affected or whether a repair is still needed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact Hyundai. Recent and some older recalls may not appear in the VIN tool.
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