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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
236Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine151Most reports between 70k and 120k miles
Unknown Or Other25Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Power Train21
Service Brakes17
Electrical System11
Hydraulic9
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: HoodJun 2017 · Campaign 17V358000
  • Seat Belts: FrontMar 2016 · Campaign 16V145000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipFeb 2022 · Park outside · Campaign 22V056000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 2023 · open
  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesDP21003 · opened Nov 2021 · closed Jun 2023

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.