CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Hyundai Santa FE has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (51 reports).
2021 Hyundai Santa FE 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.
Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
A transmission oil pump malfunction can prevent the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode from working properly, which may result in a complete loss of drive power.
Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
The windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing.
Fuel Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire Risk
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and the fuel rail.
Loose Fuel Pipe Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
Certain 2021 vehicles with the 2.5-liter Turbo engine may have a fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail that was not tightened properly.
Passenger airbag may not turn off for child seat
The occupant detection system in some vehicles may fail to turn off the front passenger airbag when a child safety seat is installed in that seat.
Most common 2021 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Problem areas named in the 168 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 51 |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 |
| Engine | 37 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted pixelated image on the screen. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
On September 20, 2026, my 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy suffered sluggish acceleration while operating on a public roadway due to an internal dual-clutch transmission (DCT) failure. The Malfunction indicator light illuminated, and a diagnostic scan revealed stored history code P1C2D03, indicating a total breakdown of the high-pressure electric pump assembly. As of September 21, 2026 the vehicle is currently grounded at an authorized Hyundai dealership under an approved factory warranty repair Prior Authorization (PA) request. However the dealership has issued a written admission of "NO ETA" because the replacement transmission components are on an indefinite national backordered and are
The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire. The contact's wife became aware that the radio was inoperable before the failure. Additionally, the contactâs wifeâs eyes were irritated, and there was a hot, harsh odor which grew stronger very quickly. The odor was inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke was black, and flames started shooting out from under the hood to consume the vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss. The fire was extinguished by the Murphysboro Fire Department. The Fire Department was unable to determine where the fire had started. There was a Police report file
The door to the gas tank is a push door which is temperamental. I can be at the pump and push the door to pop it open and it won't. I'm at the point where I have to pop my gas tank open before I even get to the gas station because to pull up to the pump and not be able to put gas in the tank is a waste of time. There is no lever to flip along side the driver seat because it is a push to open door.. it is available for inspection, however, it is temperamental. I will video it so I have proof as it works and it doesn't work. It has not been inspected by anyone only because if it is a defect in the motor for the door, I want Hyundai to recall it. I have gone on YouTube to see if there are reme
My rear back up camera intermitting stops working. I can shift into reverse sometimes and the camera does not come on at all, other times the screen blinks and other times the screen has green lines and glitchy lines. The camera will also come on while I'm DRIVING forward
2021 Hyundai Santa FE questions
Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE: Rearview Camera May Fail to Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire; Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power; Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Fuel Leak Near Engine Can Cause Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE?
Based on 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (51), Unknown Or Other (41), Engine (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Hyundai Santa FE 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.