2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls and problems

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 safety recalls and 165 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Recalls
7
Complaints
165
Crashes / fires
12 / 1
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Recall 26V-218: Seat Belts

Reported Apr 6, 2026 · 294,448 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-808: Back Over Prevention

Reported Nov 20, 2025 · 143,472 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-659: Electrical System

Reported Oct 2, 2025 · 135,386 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-843: Electrical System, Visibility

Reported Nov 7, 2024 · 34,964 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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."

Risk: A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-561: Air Bags, Electrical System

Reported Jul 26, 2024 · 49,719 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-529: Power Train

Reported Jul 11, 2024 · 12,349 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-246: Back Over Prevention

Reported Apr 2, 2024 · 18,206 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train47
Unknown or Other35
Electrical System34
Forward Collision Avoidance27
Engine13
Service Brakes12
Seat Belts10
Seats9
Vehicle Speed Control8
Back Over Prevention8
Visibility/Wiper7
Tires6

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 11
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 9
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 7
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 4
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 3
  • Structure › Body — 3
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 2
  • Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 9, 2026
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? • The factory digital A/V audio amplifier failed due to an internal electrical short circuit. It is physically located on the driver's side behind the 3rd-row side panel trim. Yes, the component is still inside the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? • The failure completely disables the vehicle's audio output, leaving it 100% silent. This cuts off all audible warning chimes for critical safety…
Power Train · reported Nov 6, 2026
Since delivery in XXX my 2024 Santa Fe 2.5T AWD often fails to accelerate from a stop. When I press the gas, there is a delay before it engages, like a slipping clutch, and on inclines it rolls backward before it catches. It happens most in the first few minutes after the car is started or restarted, when stopped on a slope, and it seemed worse in hot weather. On XXX, I was pulling out of a gas station onto a very busy highway in [XXX] right after refueling. I waited for a larger gap so our older daughters, driving behind us, could pull out at the same time. When I pressed the pedal, the car…
Service Brakes · reported Nov 6, 2026
On 10/19/2026 at about 7:03 AM, driving about 50 mph on a rural two-lane road, with no vehicles, pedestrians, stop signs or lights nearby, my 2024 Santa Fe suddenly braked hard on its own. The electronic parking brake and Auto Hold engaged, and the car sounded a series of alarms and showed a warning screen I had never seen before. It was not the normal forward collision warning. My two daughters were in the car on the way to school. I photographed the dashboard right after, once the car was moving again. It showed 4 active warnings plus driver-assistance warning lights. It was a cold, foggy…
Power Train · reported Nov 6, 2026
My 2024 Santa Fe has rolled after I shifted it into Park, on more than one occasion. One time I clearly remember was in my own driveway, a few months ago (around August 2026). Other times have been sporadic, and I did not record the dates. The date entered is approximate. This is the same condition addressed by recall 24V-529 (Hyundai campaign 263). The NHTSA VIN lookup shows no open recall on my vehicle, and the Hyundai app shows no open or completed campaigns at all, even though other recalls were performed in June 2026. So I cannot tell whether 24V-529 applies to my car or was performed. I…
Electrical System · reported Nov 6, 2026
My 2024 Santa Fe has completely lost electrical power three times in under five months: XXX. Each time it was found dead in my driveway. In XXX and XXX, the day before it died, the radio, turn-signal sounds, cameras and alerts lost all sound. The third time there was no warning. Roadside assistance was called all three times. In XXX, the roadside technician jump-started it and his tester showed a bad battery, so I left it running and drove it straight to the dealer. In August and October it had to be towed. The first failure came the day after recall work on the rear-view camera harness…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: 26V-218 (seat belts), 25V-808 (back over prevention), 25V-659 (electrical system), 24V-843 (electrical system, visibility), 24V-561 (air bags, electrical system) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Owners report power train problems most often (47 reports), followed by unknown or other (35). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.