2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
3 recalls — 37 complaints — 23 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating
24V879000 Nov 21, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
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 requirem... Read more
Consequence
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.
23V181000 Mar 17, 2023
TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Description
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 acc... Read more
Consequence
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 ... Read more
22V816000 Oct 31, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354... Read more
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 8, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
1 - the failed component is the tailgate. The tailgate lowers automatically without any input from me while the vehicle is in operation. It has happened three times since buying the truck in February 2024. 2 - During the third event, I was backing up my Airstream trailer into its storage building w... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 9, 2024
Incident date: Nov 29, 2023
Both hydraulic forward slide rooms creep out at will. This unit was purchased new in July 2023 and was in the shop for 3 months having issues addressed. The main issue is that these slide rooms creep/drift out on their own. The dealership says that we don't have the cylinders that were part of a ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 9, 2024
Incident date: Nov 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the steering wheel was loose while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front axle needed to be replace... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 4, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2023
Varias veces mientras conduzco en la ruta la velocidad permitida, el carro frena, pierde potencia el motor, el sistema de aceleración no responde, esas veces me salve de accidentes mortales junto a mi familia, reclame a toyota corporación indicar eso y para ellos no paso nada nunca tomaron en seri... Read more
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 22, 2023
Incident date: Apr 13, 2023
Electrical malfunction system and car can stop while driving without warning
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jun 27, 2023
Incident date: Nov 29, 2022
While driving 80 mph down the highway my brand new vehicle shut off completely, the entire car lost power. In another instance I was going around a roundabout and my acceleration completely went out, my son was in the back seat and another car had to jump the curb to avoid crashing into us. I met a ... Read more
SEATS
May 9, 2023
Incident date: May 9, 2023
The headrest of the driver deployed on its own without a coalition and some inside plastic parts were chattered. The headrest isn’t working anymore to be reset.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 9, 2023
Incident date: May 9, 2023
From what I have been told there is no recall on this issue. Purchased a Hyundai Sante Fe Hybrid 2021 brand new in 2021. I live in La Quinta California summers are especially hot. Temps can be anywhere from 105 to 120 . Only had the car for 6months when in light came on saying Inverter needs coolant... Read more
ENGINE
May 9, 2023
Incident date: May 9, 2023
On May 8th, Son driving Jeep to work and the thermometer gauge suddenly went to "H" check engine light came on, no smoke seen but the the car stopped suddenly. There was coolant in the tank.This incident happened without warning and was quite frightening. Had the car towed by AAA to Jeep dealership ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 10, 2023
Incident date: Apr 10, 2023
The rear subframe of my vehicle failed at the lower trailing arm mounting point (passenger side). This resulted in the car swerving to the right when I applied pressure to the brake pedal, which was worse at higher speeds. This had been getting progressively worse for a few weeks until I almost spun... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 10, 2023
Incident date: Apr 10, 2023
The rear subframe of my vehicle failed at the lower trailing arm mounting point (passenger side). This resulted in the car swerving to the right when I applied pressure to the brake pedal, which was worse at higher speeds. This had been getting progressively worse for a few weeks until I almost spun... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 4, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2021
Nearly every time I use the "Traffic-Aware Cruise Control" on my Tesla, I experience a phantom braking event. Nearly all the time it is when the road is clear, in the daytime. I use this feature infrequently because I cannot rely on it at all and I'm concerned it will cause someone to hit my from ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 19, 2023
Incident date: Feb 19, 2023
Oil filter housing assembly failed
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 24, 2023
Incident date: Dec 28, 2022
Bad engine mount after 32k miles. seems to be a common problem if you do a google search. These cars should be recalled for this.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 29, 2022
Incident date: Oct 31, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V816000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The driver'... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Oct 15, 2022
Incident date: Oct 15, 2022
Having issues with the dash going completely black; so you can not see any instruments on the dash panel or the head unit (navigation/radio/airplay). The car has been into the shop three times so far with no resolution. The newest issue; the horn doesn't work, the safety features such as lane assi... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Oct 15, 2022
Incident date: Oct 15, 2022
Having issues with the dash going completely black; so you can not see any instruments on the dash panel or the head unit (navigation/radio/airplay). The car has been into the shop three times so far with no resolution. The newest issue; the horn doesn't work, the safety features such as lane assi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2022
Incident date: Oct 15, 2022
Having issues with the dash going completely black; so you can not see any instruments on the dash panel or the head unit (navigation/radio/airplay). The car has been into the shop three times so far with no resolution. The newest issue; the horn doesn't work, the safety features such as lane assi... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 4, 2022
Incident date: Sep 27, 2022
While driving on the highway, when I pushed on gas pedal the car would not accelerate, I was uncertain if I was losing power of the vehicle, luckily it maintained the current speed and did not decelerate,but I was unsure at the moment if I was losing complete power, because it wasn't responding, it ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 4, 2022
Incident date: Sep 27, 2022
While driving on the highway, when I pushed on gas pedal the car would not accelerate, I was uncertain if I was losing power of the vehicle, luckily it maintained the current speed and did not decelerate,but I was unsure at the moment if I was losing complete power, because it wasn't responding, it ... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 4, 2022
Incident date: Sep 27, 2022
While driving on the highway, when I pushed on gas pedal the car would not accelerate, I was uncertain if I was losing power of the vehicle, luckily it maintained the current speed and did not decelerate,but I was unsure at the moment if I was losing complete power, because it wasn't responding, it ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 3, 2022
Incident date: Jun 14, 2022
Refill inverter coolant comes up on my dash daily. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership several times to get that serviced. After having the vehicle all day they tell me everything is running fine and they can’t find the problem or figure out why the message is coming up. This has been ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2022
Incident date: Aug 11, 2021
While I was traveling 70-75 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of engine and battery output performance and I began losing speed. There was a very rapid decrease in speed, and no warning chime activated per manual. “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely, triangle warning displayed.” The vehicle would ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 5, 2022
Incident date: Aug 11, 2021
While I was traveling 70-75 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of engine and battery output performance and I began losing speed. There was a very rapid decrease in speed, and no warning chime activated per manual. “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely, triangle warning displayed.” The vehicle would ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 5, 2022
Incident date: Aug 11, 2021
While I was traveling 70-75 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of engine and battery output performance and I began losing speed. There was a very rapid decrease in speed, and no warning chime activated per manual. “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely, triangle warning displayed.” The vehicle would ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 5, 2022
Incident date: Mar 2, 2022
While traveling 70 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of engine and battery output performance while driving and began losing speed despite the accelerator being fully depressed. There was a very rapid decrease in speed, and no warning chime activated per manual. “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely, ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2022
Incident date: Mar 2, 2022
While traveling 70 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of engine and battery output performance while driving and began losing speed despite the accelerator being fully depressed. There was a very rapid decrease in speed, and no warning chime activated per manual. “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 5, 2022
Incident date: Mar 2, 2022
While traveling 70 mph the vehicle had a sudden loss of engine and battery output performance while driving and began losing speed despite the accelerator being fully depressed. There was a very rapid decrease in speed, and no warning chime activated per manual. “Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely, ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 9, 2022
Incident date: Jun 9, 2022
I purchased my car in May 2021. Shortly after purchase, I noticed a "clicking" sound under the car when the car was operating between 15 and 20 MPH. I took the car to the dealer, who couldn't identify what was causing the sound. The dealer subsequently replaced the front axle, but the clicking sound... Read more
TIRES
Jun 9, 2022
Incident date: Jun 9, 2022
I purchased my car in May 2021. Shortly after purchase, I noticed a "clicking" sound under the car when the car was operating between 15 and 20 MPH. I took the car to the dealer, who couldn't identify what was causing the sound. The dealer subsequently replaced the front axle, but the clicking sound... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 10, 2022
Incident date: Apr 11, 2022
The vehicle has a wireless phone charger which causes the phone to overheat. It causes so much heat that the phone shuts down to prevent damage to the phone. There is a potential risk for fire.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 7, 2022
Incident date: May 6, 2022
This vehicle hesitates to a dangerous degree when trying to accelerate from a stop or rolling stop. When pressure is applied to the gas pedal, the vehicle will not accelerate until nearly a whole second later. This delay in response has created dangerous situations where merging onto a road in a pre... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 13, 2022
Incident date: Jan 12, 2022
Visual Red Triangle code illuminated on the instrument cluster with the number 1 on the side of it. I used my OBD2 reader (Blue Driver) to retrieve the 8 AIR BAG codes. They were B1511 ,B1513, B1378, B1382, B1346, B1481, B14AE, B2618. Problem resulted after the Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (Unpainted), a... Read more
SEATS
Jan 13, 2022
Incident date: Jan 12, 2022
Visual Red Triangle code illuminated on the instrument cluster with the number 1 on the side of it. I used my OBD2 reader (Blue Driver) to retrieve the 8 AIR BAG codes. They were B1511 ,B1513, B1378, B1382, B1346, B1481, B14AE, B2618. Problem resulted after the Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (Unpainted), a... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 13, 2022
Incident date: Jan 12, 2022
Visual Red Triangle code illuminated on the instrument cluster with the number 1 on the side of it. I used my OBD2 reader (Blue Driver) to retrieve the 8 AIR BAG codes. They were B1511 ,B1513, B1378, B1382, B1346, B1481, B14AE, B2618. Problem resulted after the Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (Unpainted), a... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 15.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (All-Wheel Drive) | 33.0 | 30.0 | 32.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
CO2 Emissions: 283.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
23 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
24-AT-002H
Apr 9, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
23-AT-006H-2
Nov 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-AT-008H-1
Sep 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. a?? DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: a??
23-AT-014H
Aug 28, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The Shift-By-Wire (SBW) buttons have been made available as separate service parts for the SBW lever. If replacement of the SBW button is required due to one or more button plating peeling, replace the button(s) with a new one. Do not repla
23-AT-014H
Aug 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Shift-By-Wire (SBW) buttons have been made available as separate service parts for the SBW lever. If replacement of the SBW button is required due to one or more button plating peeling, replace the button(s) with a new one. Do not repla
23-01-052H-1
Jul 18, 2023
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: a?? a??Refill Inverter Coolanta?? warning light displayed on the cluster a?? No DTCa??s present a?? Nor
23-01-052H-1
Jul 18, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: a?? a??Refill Inverter Coolanta?? warning light displayed on the cluster a?? No DTCa??s present a?? Nor
23-BE-007H
Jul 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaia??s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous vers
23-BE-007H
Jul 17, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaia??s Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous vers
23-AT-008H
Jul 11, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
23-01-052H
Jun 8, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: a?? a??Refill Inverter Coolanta?? warning light displayed on the cluster a?? No DTCa??s present a?? Nor
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
23-EE-007H
Apr 17, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) vehicles to improve the following DTC and symptoms:
23-EE-007H
Apr 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) vehicles to improve the following DTC and symptoms:
23-01-032H
Apr 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information related to the HCU software upgrade to resolve the following symptoms: a?? Possibility that the engine cannot run due to poor immobilizer function (although driving with electric motor is possible) a?? HCU
23-FL-001H
Feb 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) / Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles to revise the following DTC logic: a?? P1441(PCSV rear and hose missing
23-FL-001H
Feb 27, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) / Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles to revise the following DTC logic: a?? P1441(PCSV rear and hose missing
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
23-BE-001H
Jan 24, 2023
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose and repair tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DTC(s) on some 19MY and newer Santa Fe (TMA), 2021MY and newer Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), 2022MY and newer Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV
23-BE-001H
Jan 24, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose and repair tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DTC(s) on some 19MY and newer Santa Fe (TMA), 2021MY and newer Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), 2022MY and newer Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV
HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID across all model years (2021–2026).
18
Total Recalls
380
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths