Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Hyundai Santa FE

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 386 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V435000

Suspension: front: springs: coil springs

Component
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
271,773
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-18
Owners notified
2014-10-24

Defect description

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

Safety risk

If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V131000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
17,401
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-16
Owners notified
2004-03-24

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS), IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 3 AND 12 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PAD FRICTION SURFACES ARE WET, A VIBRATION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE BRAKE DISCS AND PADS CAUSING ABS SENSOR ELECTRONIC SIGNAL NOISE TO DEVELOP. AT SPEEDS BELOW 5 MPH, THE ABS SENSOR SIGNAL NOISE MAY CAUSE THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) TO ACTIVATE THE ABS, EXTENDING THE STOPPING DISTANCE.

Safety risk

IF AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V520000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
249,309
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-18
Owners notified
2003-10-29

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Safety risk

THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension48100,000 mi
Air bags36105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3670,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system25115,000 mi
Electrical system1663,200 mi
Engine16100,000 mi
Service brakes16100,000 mi
Suspension: front1566,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1424,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1271,417 mi
Power train1272,000 mi
Steering1060,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic959,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip816,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission775 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs770,000 mi
Unknown or other784,360 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module620,000 mi
Wheels6162,248 mi
Air bags: frontal526,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine512,000 mi
Seat belts540,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages452,000 mi
Structure: body491,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3141,560 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock35,000 mi
Structure364,000 mi
Visibility396,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3119,000 mi
Air bags: side/window2900 mi
Fuel system, other271,000 mi
Seats263,200 mi
Structure: body: door231,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields280,250 mi
Tires228,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2200 mi
Electrical system: wiring1100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly160,372 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control185,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner160,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer160,000 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump165,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1100 mi
Power train: clutch assembly122,496 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage118,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly172,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other116,669 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads15,362 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper19,100 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections177,000 mi
Structure: frame and members140,600 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut165,500 mi
Tires: sidewall127,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt114,695 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer139,995 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs129,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.