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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls
Updated May 30, 2026·Daniel Wilson2 Critical Recalls

Recall Summary

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

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Total Recalls

7
5 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe include SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES, TRAILER HITCHES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

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Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

There are 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

Review recall campaigns

Are there safety critical recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

There are 5 which have high risk. Prioritize campaigns affecting brakes, steering, airbags, fuel systems, or fire risk, then confirm remedy availability with VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
7
Primary source
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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Buyer's Guide

7 total campaigns, 5 marked high risk

High Risklow
ID: 16V145000

Seat Belts

FrontWarning Light/Devices

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

High Risklow
ID: 16V842000

Trailer Hitches

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

High Riskmoderate
ID: 16V842000

Electrical System

Wiring

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

low
ID: 17V142000

Tires

Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

High Riskcritical
ID: 17V578000

Engine And Engine Cooling

Engine

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

moderate
ID: 17V358000

Latches/Locks/Linkages

HoodLatch

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.

High Riskcritical
ID: 22V056000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipControl Unit/Module

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.