2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Engine

What's wrong:
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Risk:
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

NHTSA campaign 20V746000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Dec 1, 2020.

Owner complaints

353filed with NHTSA · 6 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2021
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Engine
228
Electrical System
43
Vehicle Speed Control
40
Service Brakes
28

25 involved a crash · 17 a fire · 7 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Hyundai Santa Fe years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Hyundai Santa Fe, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Hyundai dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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