Does the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE, 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 2026 Hyundai Santa FE?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).

How many 2026 Hyundai Santa FE complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2026 Hyundai Santa FE recalls and problems

4 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE.

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.

2026 Hyundai Santa FE 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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V047000 · reported January 26, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · 41,651 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Air bags: side/window, curtain

NHTSA campaign 25V809000 · reported November 20, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 258 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
The risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Engine and engine cooling: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 25V549000 · reported August 25, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 29 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other10
Electrical system5
Forward collision avoidance5
Seats5
Tires4
Power train3
Vehicle speed control3
Visibility/wiper3
Engine2
Lane departure2

What owners report

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

Oct 15, 2026 · Electrical system
Dash went dark, and 3 separate occasions the car would not accelerate while driving.

Sep 13, 2026 · Unknown or other
Rear Back Up Camera Had Moisture In The Lenses Making The Rear Back Up Assist Worthless. Nearly Caused Multiple Collisions While In Revers.

Sep 6, 2026 · Tires
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

Sep 3, 2026 · Engine · 5,100 miles
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…

Aug 29, 2026 · Unknown or other
Oil light comes on and beeps when putting on brakes suddenly.

Santa FE model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2023	1	211	11	3
2024	7	155	11	1
2025	5	135	5	0
2026	4	37	0	0

Across all years, the 2017 Santa FE has the most complaints (971). All Hyundai Santa FE years →

Questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Santa FE, 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 2026 Hyundai Santa FE?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
How many 2026 Hyundai Santa FE complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 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 15, 2026.