Recalls
7campaigns
2 rear camera · 2 electrical · 1 seat belt
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
151filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
24mpg combined
$2,721/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.5 L 4-cyl· Automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Seat Belt Anchors May Detach
Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
38% repairedof 294,448 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V218000
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
52.7% repairedof 143,472 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V808000
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Fire Risk from Improper Starter Motor Wiring
Electrical system · starter assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
86.7% repairedof 135,386 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Sunshade May Operate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 118
Electrical system · wiring · switches/knobs/buttons
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
95.6% repairedof 34,964 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V843000
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Unintentional Air Bag Deactivation or Deployment
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
97% repairedof 49,719 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Vehicle Roll Away from Software Error
Power train · automatic transmission · control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
98.7% repairedof 12,349 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
98.5% repairedof 18,206 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (151)
151 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
11involved a crash
1involved a fire
9injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 151 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 43 | 28.5% |
| Unknown or other | 30 | 19.9% |
| Electrical system | 29 | 19.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | 9.9% |
| Engine | 13 | 8.6% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 8.6% |
| Seat belts | 10 | 6.6% |
| Seats | 9 | 6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5.3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 4.6% |
How 2024 compares with other Santa Fe years
Best and worst Santa Fe years →2017968
2018109
2019201
2020213
2021166
2022199
2023210
2024151
2025134
202636
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 968 | 6 |
| 2018 | 109 | 2 |
| 2019 | 201 | 2 |
| 2020 | 213 | 2 |
| 2021 | 166 | 7 |
| 2022 | 199 | 5 |
| 2023 | 210 | 1 |
| 2024 | 151 | 7 |
| 2025 | 134 | 5 |
| 2026 | 36 | 4 |
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined
24
mpg combined
20
city
29
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 377 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year
Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 | 377 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $2,900 | 392 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 409 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 26V218000 (seat belt), 25V808000 (rear camera), 25V659000 (electrical), 24V843000 (electrical), 24V561000 (air bag), 24V529000 (power train), 24V246000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 151 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (43), Unknown or other (30), Electrical system (29) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 20 city, 29 highway and 24 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
NHTSA rated the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2024 Santa Fe compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Hyundai Santa Fe model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (109) and the 2017 the most (968). The 2024 drew 151. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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