2026 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

4 safety recalls, 58 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
58Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Hyundai Santa FE recall list

Seat Belts recall

26V-218
April 7, 2026 · 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.
Safety risk
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.

Electrical System recall

26V-047
January 27, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Safety risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Air Bags recall

25V-809
November 21, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

25V-549
August 26, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

2026 Hyundai Santa FE owner complaints

58 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other14
Electrical System11
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Engine7
Seats6
Power Train5
Visibility/Wiper5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Tires4
Fuel/Propulsion System4

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

Traveling the PA Turnpike with the cruise control on and traveling 73 mph. I was in the far left lane and just passed a slower car. There was nothing in front of me in the far left lane or the lane next for at least a half a mile. After just passing the slower car the forward collision avoidance came on and tried to stop the car. I put my foot on the brake as an instinctive action which I believe disengaged the Forward Collision Avoidance system. The dash board lit up saying it was the Forward Collision system. If there was another car/truck following me closely they would have hit our car and at that speed I am sure I would not be here writing this. Calling today the dealer to have this che

October 21, 2026Steering

Steering wheel makes a squeaking sounds after 5k problem. Widespread problem on the forums like in the Santa Fe Reddit page. Issue comes back even after new steering wheel replacement. Issue is believe to be the clock spring

October 17, 2026Electrical SystemEngineFuel/Propulsion System

This is the SECOND occurrence in the past two weeks. I was traveling on a HEAVILY trafficked 10 lane divided interstate, doing the speed limit on cruise control when the vehicle suddenly and inexplicably lost power. It went into "limp mode" (will not go over 30 mph). Thankfully i was able to negotiate to the shoulder but the maneuver was EXTREMLY dangerous as the rest of traffic was moving between 60 and 80 mph. It was harrowing and extremely frightening. Warning lights that were displayed- First, a "Check hybrid system" message appears. Accompanied by SEVERAL other warning lights. Eventually, a "stop vehicle and check power supply" message appeared and would not even move in "limp mode". Th

October 15, 2026Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlUnknown or Other

Dash went dark, and 3 separate occasions the car would not accelerate while driving.

October 10, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemService Brakes

On October 9, 2026, a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy with approximately 2,702 miles experienced abnormal braking and severe jerking/vibration while being driven at low speed in a parking lot. The brake pedal had to be pressed all the way down to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The tow truck driver independently experienced the same braking behavior while handling the vehicle. Multiple warning indicators appeared simultaneously, including ABS, brake system, electronic stability control, and driver assistance warnings. Dashboard messages included “Check Forward Safety System” and “Check Driver Assistance System.” Due to the impaired braking and drivability, the vehicle was not

2026 Hyundai Santa FE crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV N/A FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID SUV HEV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Hyundai Santa FE: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 17.4%.

2026 Hyundai Santa FE recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE. The most recent, filed April 7, 2026, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2026 Hyundai Santa FE problems?

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (14 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE safe?

The 2026 Hyundai Santa FE earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Hyundai Santa FE?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Santa FE, Santa FE Hybrid.