2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 155 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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High Reported Activity — 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
155
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Software
An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software
A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Air Bags
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Switches/Knobs/Buttons
A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Electrical System: Starter Assembly
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Display Function
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage
A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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…
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Most Common Problems — 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Based on 155 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 recall campaigns and 155 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Santa Fe should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe are: 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
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