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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

7 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 23V181000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Urgent advisories

Nov 21, 2024

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Hyundai Santa Fe average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings, appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 24V879000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Nov 21, 2024

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details
Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 23V181000

Trailer Hitches

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Mar 17, 2023

What is recalled

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 consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 22V746000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Oct 6, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V00M000

Visibility › Windshield

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Dec 28, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V524000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Jul 9, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V308000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported May 3, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V185000

Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Mar 17, 2021

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

This verified dataset contains 7 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology