NHTSA & EPA data · updated October 21, 2026

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls, problems & safety ratings

Quick answer

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 155 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are power train (45), unknown or other (31), electrical system (30). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 22–23 mpg combined, depending on engine.

The 2024 ranks #3 of 14 Santa Fe model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (308). It has 7 recalls vs. an average of 3.5 per model year.

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Recalls 7

Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Seat belts · front · anchorageNHTSA #26V218000 · 04/06/2026

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

Back over prevention · display functionNHTSA #25V808000 · 11/21/2025

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Electrical system · starter assemblyNHTSA #25V659000 · 10/02/2025

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.

Electrical system · wiring · switches/knobs/buttonsNHTSA #24V843000 · 11/07/2024

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."

Risk: A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.

Air bagsNHTSA #24V561000 · 07/26/2024

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.

Power train · automatic transmission · control module · softwareNHTSA #24V529000 · 07/12/2024

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.

Back over prevention · softwareNHTSA #24V246000 · 04/02/2024 · over-the-air fix

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.

Common problems

From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.

Most-reported problem areas

Power train45
Unknown or other31
Electrical system30
Forward collision avoidance16
Engine13
Service brakes13
Seat belts10
Seats9

By the numbers

155owner complaints filed
11involved a crash
1involved a fire
9injuries reported

Recent owner reports

10/09/2026 · Wheels

We bought 2024 Hyundai Sante Fe with 5,000 miles on it in 2025 . The car's factory tires are Pirelli Scorpion 245/45 r21. After about 7,000 miles of driving it an air bubble appeared on the side wall of my back tire. Since the car was bought with 5,000 on it the dealer said it didn't fall under factory warranty and we would have to pay for a new one which costs around $500 per…

10/08/2026 · Power train

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, after the light turned to green, the vehicle stalled and became inoperable. The contact waited for several seconds and depressed the accelerator pedal before the vehicle returned to normal operation. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V529000 (Power Trai…

10/07/2026 · Power train,unknown or other

Ref: Case Number with HYUNDAI USA #43287419. On 11th September 2026, my car (2024 Hyundai SANTA FE AWD, Limited trim - just covered 24,000 miles) suddenly shown an error/problem on the cluster as 'SHIFTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTION), while driving on road, which caused panic, that the car was behaving weirdly in the middle of the road with traffic. After keeping the car at dealership…

Safety ratings

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe AWD

Auto (AM-S8) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L · Turbo

20city
28hwy
23combined

Regular

Santa Fe AWD XRT

Auto (AM-S8) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L · Turbo

19city
26hwy
22combined

Regular

Other model years

Compare every Hyundai Santa Fe year

Questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for seat belts · front · anchorage (04/06/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are power train (45), unknown or other (31), electrical system (30).

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe safe?

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.

Is the 2024 a good year for the Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2024 ranks #3 of 14 Santa Fe model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (308). It has 7 recalls vs. an average of 3.5 per model year.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe get?

EPA ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe range from 22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: SANTA FE, Santa Fe.

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