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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe — 3 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on September 22, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V651000September 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
21V303000April 28, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
20V520000August 27, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
17V358000June 5, 2017Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V651000Manufacturer no. 251

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2023
Owner notification
April 10, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,649,478 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V651000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V303000Manufacturer no. 205

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2021
Owner notification
August 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
151,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V303000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V520000Manufacturer no. 194

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
August 27, 2020
Owner notification
December 22, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
151,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Safety risk

If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V520000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V358000Manufacturer no. 163

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
June 5, 2017
Owner notification
August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
437,400 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
July 17, 2012 – July 2, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Safety risk

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V358000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 25, 2023.