Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 21, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by power train (7).

How many 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls and problems

3 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · reported November 21, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 226,118 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · reported March 17, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 584,784 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
The risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Seat belts: front · Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 22V816000 · reported October 31, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 14,933 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
The risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine8
Power train7
Unknown or other5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Electrical system3
Seat belts2
Air bags1
Back over prevention1
Engine and engine cooling1
Forward collision avoidance1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 8, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling · 32,000 miles
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…

Jan 9, 2024 · Engine · 31,000 miles
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…

Jan 4, 2024 · Engine · 25,000 miles
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…

Jul 22, 2023 · Power train
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…

Jun 27, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
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…

Santa FE Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2021	3	20	0
2022	4	37	2
2023	1	58	1
2024	4	36	1

Across all years, the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid has the most complaints (105). All Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 21, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?: Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by power train (7).
How many 2021 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 8, 2024.