2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 191 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The EPA rates it 22 to 36 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 191
- Crashes / fires reported
- 12 / 1
- EPA combined
- 22–36 MPG
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
Seat BeltsApr 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V218000+
Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.
Back Over PreventionNov 21, 2025 · NHTSA 25V808000+
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Electrical SystemOct 2, 2025 · NHTSA 25V659000+
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.
Electrical SystemNov 7, 2024 · NHTSA 24V843000+
Risk: A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."
Air BagsJul 26, 2024 · NHTSA 24V561000+
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Power TrainJul 12, 2024 · NHTSA 24V529000+
Risk: A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.
Back Over PreventionApr 2, 2024 · NHTSA 24V246000+
Risk: An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Power Train54
- Unknown or Other42
- Electrical System41
- Forward Collision Avoidance21
- Engine21
- Service Brakes15
- Vehicle Speed Control13
- Seat Belts11
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) | 36 | 35 | 36 | $1,800 |
| Santa Fe Hybrid AWD | 1.6 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) | 35 | 34 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Santa Fe FWD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Santa Fe AWD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Santa Fe AWD XRT | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, most recently for the seat belts (Apr 6, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe problems?
Owners filed 191 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are power train (54), unknown or other (42), electrical system (41).
What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe at 22 to 36 MPG combined (best version: 36 city / 35 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.