CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Risk
- If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The secondary hood latch cable can corrode and bind, so the secondary latch may stay unlatched even when the hood looks closed. If the primary latch is released or the hood is not fully shut, the hood could open unexpectedly while you are driving, blocking your view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the secondary hood latch actuating cable free of charge. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059, referencing recall number 163.
If you own one of the affected Santa Fe or Santa Fe Sport models from 2013 through 2017, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE | 20132014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 20132014201520162017 |