Model year record

2007 Hyundai Santa FE

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 994 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V061000

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 America
Vehicles affected: 476,111
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-02-04
Owners notified: 2020-04-02

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.

Safety risk

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V113000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,712,336
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-04-01
Owners notified: 2013-04-22

Defect description

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Safety risk

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V354000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 199,118
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-07-25
Owners notified: 2012-09-07

Defect description

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

Safety risk

Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V472000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 205,233
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-09-09
Owners notified: 2012-05-28

Defect description

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.

Safety risk

IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V122000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 532,633
Reported to NHTSA: 2009-04-15
Owners notified: 2009-06-29

Defect description

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

Safety risk

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V272000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 88,943
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-06-19
Owners notified: 2008-08-05

Defect description

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).

Safety risk

OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V317000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 139
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-31
Owners notified: 2006-08-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel/propulsion system	121	90,000 mi
Electrical system	96	83,100 mi
Air bags	70	67,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	68	82,000 mi
Engine	56	92,263 mi
Vehicle speed control	54	68,308 mi
Service brakes	45	81,300 mi
Unknown or other	45	97,000 mi
Visibility	42	61,120 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	38	33,800 mi
Steering	38	74,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	35	80,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	33	80,000 mi
Suspension	30	79,000 mi
Power train	26	83,312 mi
Exterior lighting	25	87,600 mi
Air bags: frontal	21	1,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	15	70,000 mi
Structure: body	14	89,000 mi
Tires	14	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	13	51,201 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	12	200 mi
Wheels	10	95,000 mi
Seat belts	6	41,105 mi
Equipment	4	55,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	4	13,000 mi
Structure	4	190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	88 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	3	74,000 mi
Interior lighting	3	12 mi
Seats	3	60,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	17,500 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	1 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	115,000 mi
Parking brake	2	105 mi
Service brakes, electric	2	6,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	44,400 mi
Tires: tread/belt	2	2,500 mi
Trailer hitches	2	8,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	23,900 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	47,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	6,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	14,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	77,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	2,640 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	37,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	46,600 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Equipment: other: labels	1	29,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	97,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	20 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	16,501 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	12 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	72,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	12,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	2,500 mi
Traction control system	1	58,900 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	2,651 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	11,141 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	34,000 mi

The 2006 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 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.