2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls and problems

4 recalls and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid.

4
recalls
36
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 26V218000 · reported April 6, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 294,448 vehicles potentially affected

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

NHTSA campaign 25V808000 · reported November 20, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 143,472 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons · Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA campaign 24V843000 · reported November 7, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 34,964 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
The 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 bags · Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 24V561000 · reported July 26, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 49,719 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Oct 16, 2026 · Electrical system

On September 28, 2026 our 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe would not accelerate while in the drive, while driving. My husband tried to accelerate and while pushing the gas pedal, it would not accelerate. On the screen it told him to pull over, and charge hybrid battery. He pulled off, let the car charge, and all indicators…

Oct 3, 2026 · Power train

Driving the car in a shaded area. All lights went off on the dash telling me every warning. Car stalled out and died on the side of the road. 5th time this exact thing has happened and Hyundai dealer said nothing is wrong.

Aug 2, 2026 · Electrical system

I keep getting the alert “Check Forward Attention Warning system”. It’s nonstop even when I’m not driving the vehicle. I have taken it in to the dealership 4 times. This started only after the most recent software update that Hyundai released. The dealership did everything they could, and contacted Hyundai who told…

Jul 13, 2026 · Power train

The vehicle will not accelerate past 30 mph on the highway. The fuel system will not engage, and the vehicle continues to run on hybrid mode which causes the battery to drain and acceleration to throttle. This occurs on all drive modes and fuel conditions.

Jul 4, 2026 · Engine

While driving on the highway the vehicle lost power and then lowered the transmission gear and would not accelerate over 17mph regardless of pressure on accelerator. I switched from auto hybrid mode over to sport mode so the gasoline engine could be used yet the transmission would not increase power to the tires. I…

Santa FE Hybrid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 32000
2022 43720
2023 15810
2024 43610
2025 310550
2026 32100

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

Questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on April 6, 2026 (Seat belts: front, anchorage). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (11 complaints), followed by unknown or other (11).
How many 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 36 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.