CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Hyundai Santa FE has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (10 reports).
2026 Hyundai Santa FE recalls
Front Seat Belt Anchors May Detach, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles have driver and passenger front seat belt anchors that may detach.
Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights
A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, meaning critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights may not show.
Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash
Some of these vehicles may have side curtain airbags that were not installed properly.
Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Power Loss and Fire Risk
Certain engine connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened.
Most common 2026 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Problem areas named in the 37 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
What owners report
Dash went dark, and 3 separate occasions the car would not accelerate while driving.
Rear Back Up Camera Had Moisture In The Lenses Making The Rear Back Up Assist Worthless. Nearly Caused Multiple Collisions While In Revers.
Size 245 / 45 R 21 It's already my second tire thta gets a bubble on the side wall without any know crash One tire blew mid driving for no apparent reason on less than 10K miles I recommend you recall all those tires they are dangerous
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The failure occurred mostly while making a left turn and while accelerating from a stop and continued for 10-seconds before self-correcting. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was almost a crash during the failure. The failure was not self-corrected after one failure. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the failure was then self-corrected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failures, and there was no DTC found. The manufacturer was notified of the fai
Oil light comes on and beeps when putting on brakes suddenly.
2026 Hyundai Santa FE questions
Does the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE: Front Seat Belt Anchors May Detach, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights; Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash; Engine Bolts May Loosen, Causing Power Loss and Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE?
Based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (10), Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.