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Hyundai Santa Fe – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Hyundai Santa Fe

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Hyundai Santa Fe, for which Hyundai has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Hyundai Santa Fe. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Hyundai Santa Fe have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.



Latest Santa Fe’s Issues in the EU

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18/10/2024
Last update 22. 10. 2024The wiring harness mounted under the bench seat can be damaged by being pinched by the seat hinge when it ...

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Latest Santa Fe’s Issues in the UK

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