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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

10

9 current

Combined

9.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,821

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2025636 · manufacturer campaign C0624 / C0709

17 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: GV 80 2021–2025 · Elantra 2021–2025 · Ioniq 6 2023–2025 · Kona 2018–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all.

Why it matters

A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises you to test the horn regularly. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to contact a dealership if your horn doesn't work properly. Hyundai will provide an extended warranty of 10 years/200 000 km to replace the horn for free if it fails.

332,486 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2024709 · manufacturer campaign R0271

20 November 2024

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2021–2022 · Santa Fe 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera may not have been manufactured properly. Over time, the camera could fail and cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: For the Santa Fe model, this recall affects both Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models. For the Elantra model, this recall affects both Elantra and Elantra Hybrid models.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.

48,509 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023147 · manufacturer campaign R0235 (30CC05)

17 March 2023

Transport Canada lists: Santa Cruz 2022–2023 · Santa Fe 2019–2023

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat. Note: This recall only affects Hyundai Genuine 4-pin tow hitch wiring harness kits with the part number S2F67-AC401. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for a trailer wiring harness kit. If necessary, the dealer will install a 15A fuse and a wire extension kit. Hyundai advises that if your vehicle has a tow hitch harness installed, you should park it outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

1,897 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2022727 · manufacturer campaign R0228

16 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021–2022

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have a programming error. As a result, the vehicles don't meet some of the anti-theft requirements in Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

A vehicle theft could create a safety risk.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.

3,705 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022623 · manufacturer campaign R0226 (21D156)

31 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle. Note: This recall only affects Santa Fe Hybrid (HEV) and Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models.

Why it matters

A seat belt pretensioner that explodes could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to install protective caps over the driver and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners.

4,787 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022568 · manufacturer campaign R0225 (21D155)

6 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2022 · Kona 2022 · Santa Cruz 2022 · Santa Fe 2021–2022 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.

9,427 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021791 · manufacturer campaign R0206 (11DA31)

27 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021 · Sonata 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash.

Why it matters

A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.

1,893 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021426 · manufacturer campaign R0193 (11DA24)

9 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021–2022 · Sonata 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pipe, as required.

2,285 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021065 · manufacturer campaign R0182 (11D031)

15 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021

What is wrong

On certain hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the fuel tank mounting bracket could deform during a side-impact crash. This could cause damage to the fuel tank and create a fuel leak.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

991 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 63% of 220 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
214 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 10 recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe at 9.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 214 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,821 in fuel, producing roughly 4,204 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.