01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V303000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- April 28, 2021
- Potential units
- 151,205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Why it matters: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Owner notification: August 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 20V520000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- August 27, 2020
- Potential units
- 151,205campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Why it matters: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Owner notification: December 22, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 18V934000
- Component
- ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 28, 2018
- Potential units
- 150,730campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
Owner notification: March 1, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 17V358000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- June 5, 2017
- Potential units
- 437,400campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 4, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 17V226000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- March 31, 2017
- Potential units
- 572,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Why it matters: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Owner notification: July 10, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
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