HYUNDAI SANTA FE UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/128 (80559)

Manufacturer Reference

21D011

Defect

The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short. Hyundai have put advice in the interim letter for the registered keeper is to park the vehicle in an outdoor location allowing space around it until the recall is complete.

Remedy

Replace the under-bonnet fuse box multi-fuse which controls the ABS control unit to a lower fuse amperage rating.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2022/151 (36)

Manufacturer Reference

11D231

Defect

The instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors.

Remedy

Replace the instrument cluster assembly.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2021/014 (1879)

Manufacturer Reference

01D116

Defect

The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.

Remedy

Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2020/223 (9654)

Manufacturer Reference

01D025

Defect

There could be an increased risk of a ?key off? engine compartment fire.

Remedy

Install a relay in the main vehicle fuse box to stop the live positive feed to the ABS module with ?key off?.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/299 (239)

Manufacturer Reference

81C074

Defect

The cushion within the curtain airbag maybe damaged when it is deployed.

Remedy

On affected vehicles a rubber pad has to be attached to the curtain airbag mounting bolt.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/104 (304)

Manufacturer Reference

81C012

Defect

On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver.

Remedy

The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2018/007 (132)

Manufacturer Reference

7100071

Defect

On vehicles fitted with the high power R diesel engine fuel may leak from the fuel feed pipe connection at the high pressure pump. Drivers would feel a lack of power from the engine and possibly smell diesel.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the feed pipe with a new version.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2017/250 (12380)

Manufacturer Reference

71C006

Defect

Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2013/056 (87795)

Manufacturer Reference

31C017

Defect

The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.

Remedy

Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2012/018 (9989)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. If contact is made it is possible that the hose could chafe through and leak.

Remedy

Recall vehicles likely to be affected to inspect the fuel hoses and where necessary fit a securing clip. If the hose is damaged a new hose and clip will be fitted.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/091 (16927)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Trajet and Sante Fe - Corrosion may build up and weaken the rear suspension arms to an extent where they could fail and the directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Sante Fe models additionally have a similar concern with the front sub-frame.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the thickness of the metal of the suspension arms. If the corrosion is not too advanced the arms/sub-frame will be wax oiled. If the corrosion is advanced the suspension arms will have to be changed.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2010/091 (16927)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Trajet and Sante Fe - Corrosion may build up and weaken the rear suspension arms to an extent where they could fail and the directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Sante Fe models additionally have a similar concern with the front sub-frame.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to test the thickness of the metal of the suspension arms. If the corrosion is not too advanced the arms/sub-frame will be wax oiled. If the corrosion is advanced the suspension arms will have to be changed.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/166 (711)

Manufacturer Reference

31b037

Defect

On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/109 (419)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The threaded portion of the water separator sensor sub assembly in the fuel filter may break if overtightened when fitting the sensor to the fuel filter housing following draining. This could result in a fuel leak and unscheduled shut down of the engine.

Remedy

Examine the water separator sensor for damage and replace where necessary. In addition issue technical information to the dealers giving details of the torque specification for this component.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/062 (352)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Flexible fuel inlet and return pipes (5 of) may split resulting in a serious fuel leak.

Remedy

Renew all potentially affected fuel pipes.