CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls
Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk
A printed circuit board in the rearview camera system may be damaged, so the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire
Water can collect on the circuit board of the tow hitch wiring harness, which may cause an electrical short.
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode in a Crash
Certain front seat belt pretensioners in these vehicles may explode when they deploy during a crash.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was repaired several times however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mil
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle lost motive power. A message indicating that there was no power was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, a red Hybrid warning light with a stop safely message was displayed. The contact stated that the Hyundai App displayed the Power Train and Chassis indicated the contact needed to schedule a se
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to restart, and the vehicle was towed. A message indicating that there was no power was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the intake valve had failed. Additionally, an unknown recall repair was performed on the
I have been taking my 21 Santa Fe hybrid limited into the dealership for a year and a half for the same code . Powertrain code P040B00, and to this day they can not repair this issue. I looked it up and a ton of us are having issues with this same code. It should be investigated, and customers should be warned. Hyundai needs to recall these vehicles or provide a solution. A year and a half is unacceptable
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 woman in the dealership who has been waiting over a year for her recalled tow hitch to be fixed. When it rains or snows the forward safety systems shut off and the alert repeats extremely distracting on your dash, like sounds, red flashing lights, over and over again. You have to constantly hit the ok button while driving to get it to go away.
2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid questions
Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid: Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire; Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Power Train (7), Unknown Or Other (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.