2007 Hyundai Santa FE
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 683 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 25 Santa FE model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 30 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 32 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 4, 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Campaign 20V061000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJul 25, 2012
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 12V354000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 9, 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 11V472000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 15, 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 09V122000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesSep 3, 2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 08E055000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 19, 2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).
OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 08V272000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesFeb 7, 2008
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 08E016000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageAug 31, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.
Campaign 06V317000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
102 reports, newest first. Show all
Air bags, Oct 31, 2011
I HAVE MOVED SINCE THE RECALL HAS COME OUT ON THE 2007 SANTA FE. I DO NOT KNOW IF HE LETTER CAME. I WAS INFORMED IF I DID NOT HAVE A LETTER THEY WILL NOT FIX THE RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO? IT HALL HYUNDAI ON JEFFERSON AVE, NORFOLK, VA. *TR
Air bags, Oct 13, 2011
AT 61,179 MILES THE AIR BAGS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD APPEARED LITE. DEALERSHIP TROUBLESHOOT TO A FAULTY AIR BAG COMPUTER. COMPUTER NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOTICED ON NHTSA WEBSITE A FEW HIGHER MILEAGE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION INTO HYUNDAI'S QUALITY PRACTICES RELATING TO POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES. IF THE AIR BAG COMPUTER IS MALFUNCTIONING WILL AIRBAGS STILL DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT? NHTSA- QUESTION - IF NOT IS THIS A RE-CALLABLE EVENT. PLEASE ADVISE ALL HYUNDAI SANTA FE OWNERS WHETHER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD AND WHAT PREVENTABLE MEASURES CAN BE TAKEN.? *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 12, 2011
WIFE'S CAR-DRIVING ONE DAY AND NOTICED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WHILE PART WAS ORDERED, WOULD NOT OFFER LOANER. CAME BACK AND HAD PART INSTALLED A WEEK-1/2 LATER, AFTER FINALLY GOT PART NOTICE IN MAIL. PART REPLACED-NO LIGHT ANYMORE. PROBLEM IS BACK AGAIN. CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE, BUT THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE TOO CONCERNED. *KB
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 3, 2011
MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR PROBABLY THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE NEVER NOTICED ANY EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT ESC WAS I DID NOT PAY IT A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION TO IT. MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO DOES THIS "COMING ON AND GOING OFF THING" SO I ASSUMED IT WAS A WEIRD DASH LIGHT GLITCH. ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO VEHICLE STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (POWER DOOR LOCKS SOMETIMES STOP WORKING). FINALLY TODAY I NOTICED MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT COMING ON... OBVIOUSLY I WAS VERY CONCERNED AND CALLED HYUNDAI TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS. HYUNDAI GAVE ME A CASE # BUT SAID MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER CURRENT RECALL, SO I AM NOT SURE IF ANYTHING IS WRONG? *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 20, 2011
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE MAIN DASH CONSOLE STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAIUSA.COM CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEY JUST REFERRED ME TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE "CERTIFIED USED" AND THEY SAID THAT THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY DID NOT TRANSFER WHEN BOUGHT USED (5 YRS/60,000 MILES). JUST TO GET THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED WOULD BE $95. SO I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET NHSTA WEBSITE AND I FOUND ALL OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEAR, MAKE & MODEL. ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WHERE THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONS, SENSOR WARNING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, ETC. SO MY QUESTION TO THE NHSTA IS WHY HASN'T THIS VEHICLE BEEN RECALLED FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS YOU HAVE RECEIVED? THIS IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF IT PREVENTS AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WITH HYUNDAI & HOPEFULLY THIS CAN BE CORRECTED WITH A RECALL. THANK YOU
Air bags, Jul 22, 2011
JUST BOUGHT USED FROM LUTHER HYUNDAI BLOOMINGTON MN,WITH ADULT PASSENGER IN SEAT ,WEIGHT 110 LBS, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT TURN ON AIR BAG LIGHT SAYS AIR BAG OFF, DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI IF YOU MAY HAVE A PASSENGER WHO WEIGHS LESS THAN 130 HYUNDAI SAYS ADULT PASSENGER HAS TO RIDE IN BACK SEAT .MANY ASIAN PEOPLE ARE NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO MAKE AIR BAG WORK SUPPOSED TO BE THE SAFEST CAR , TO BAD REALLY NICE CAR WILL HAVE TO BRING BACK AND BUY A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Air bags, Equipment, Jun 5, 2011
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A WIRING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO ADVISED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAGS COULD POSSIBLY NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. UPDATED 03/16/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED 10 TIMES OR MORE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ALSO, THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WAS NOT LOCKING/UNLOCKING PERIODICALLY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. UPDATED 06/03/11
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Dec 18, 2010
THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE SANTA FE. WHILE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS INTACT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI REPAIR CENTER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING AND THE JUNCTION BOX HAVE FAILED. GIVEN THE PREMATURE NATURE OF THIS FAILURE I BELIEVE THAT THIS SYSTEM IS FLAWED AND REPRESENTS A WIDESPREAD HAZARD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC. IN ADDITION, ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS AND THE SWAY BAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH LESS THAN 70,000 MILES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR WHICH RENDERED THEM UNSAFE (ACCORDING TO THE AFOREMENTIONED CENTER).
Parking brake, Air bags, Sep 27, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE OCCUPANT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT MUST WEIGH 110 POUNDS OR MORE IN ORDER FOR THE AIR BAG TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE FOR A SMALL STATURED PERSON, THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT ENGAGE IF NEEDED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIRS TO ADJUST TO A PERSON'S WEIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED IF ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL IN HIS SPECIFIC YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR EITHER FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,688.
Air bags, Aug 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Air bags, Aug 4, 2010
AIR BAG SYSTEM FOR A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE DISARM WHILE DRIVING OR WILL NOT ARM AFTER STARTING. MY WIFE WEIGHS 105 LBS. QUITE OFTEN TO ARM THE SYSTEM SHE HAS TO BEND OVER AND GET WEIGHT ON FRONT OF SEAT SYSTEM WILL ARM . AFTER TRAVELING SOME DISTANCE SITTING IN THE RIGHT POSITION THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON UNTIL MY WIFE BENDS FORWARD TO REAR SYSTEM THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW. *TR
Air bags, Jul 29, 2010
OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO CONICELLI HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND COMPLAINED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT DETECTING MY WIFE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHO WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 110 LBS. EACH TIME, THEY'VE TOLD US THAT THE WEIGHT REQUIREMENT IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT, YET ALWAYS ABOVE MY WIFE'S WEIGHT. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS AND HAVE FOUND MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS (SOME WHERE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING). THE MECHANICS HAVE SUGGESTED THAT MY WIFE SIT IN THE BACK SEAT!!! THIS IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM! *TR
Air bags, Jul 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,689. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,670.
Air bags, Apr 23, 2010
I OWN A 2007 SANTA FE WITH 30,000 MILES. WHEN I AM SEATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE AIR BAG SENSOR WILL STATE THAT IT IS INOPERATIVE, NOT RECOGNIZING ME AS A PASSENGER. I WEIGH 134 LBS WHICH SHOULD BE MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND I AM REALLY CONCERNED SINCE THE FRONT AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THAT COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY TO ME OR SOMEONE OF SIMILAR SIZE. I HAVE TALKED WITH TWO DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. BOTH RECOGNIZED THE ISSUE AS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE UNLESS HYUNDAI ISSUES A RECALL LIKE THEY DID FOR THE SONATAS (SEE CAMPAIGN ID 08V161000). THE SECOND DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE THE SEAT (WHICH THEY DID BACK IN 2009), HOWEVER THAT HAS DID NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM AT ALL. PLEASE CONSIDER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE AS HYUNDAI HAS RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEM WITH THE SONATAS ALREADY AND IT IS THE SAME ISSUE IN THE SANTA FE MODELS. *TR
Air bags, Apr 23, 2010
WHEN MY WIFE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THAT A PERSON IS OCCUPYING THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY WIFE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 140 LBS. THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR PROBLEM FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS AND HAS NOT GONE AWAY. IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE CURRENT NHTSA CAMPAIGN (08V161000) FOR 2006-2008 HYUNDAI SONATAS FOR WHICH HYUNDAI HAS ISSUED A RECALL. WE HAVE VISITED MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AND THEY HAVE ALL TOLD US THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SANTA FE, HOWEVER SINCE HYUNDAI HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AS BOTH THE FRONT AND SIDE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO A PASSENGER. WE CURRENTLY OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH 37,000 MILES. *TR
Air bags, Aug 25, 2009
WHEN MY PARTNER SITS ON PASSENGER SIDE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR REMAINS ON, INDICATING THAT AIR BAG IS OFF. SHE IS 54 YRS OLD, 5'2, 113 LBS. WHEN PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT TO DEALER, THEY STATE THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR & THE AIR BAG. THEY CALLED HYUNDAI, AND THEN TOLD ME THAT IT IS SET FOR 125-130 LBS BUT COULD NOT GIVE ME THAT IN WRITING. PLEASE, I'M AFRAID FOR HER SAFETY. HYUNDAI SHOULD REWIRE & PUT IN A SWITCH TO TURN AIR BAG OFF. NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND, THE WAY IT IS NOW. I DON'T HAVE ANY CHILDREN SO TURNING OFF THE AIRBAG MANUALLY IS NOT A PROBLEM. TRAVELING IN THE CAR IS NOT ONLY NOT SAFE, BUT NOT ENJOYABLE. UNTIL YOU CAN FORCE HYUNDAI TO FIX THE PROBLEM, SHE WILL HAVE TO SIT IN THE BACK. IT IS NOT RIGHT. WHAT IS GOING TO TAKE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, SOMEONE'S DEATH. PLEASE, I HOPE IT IS CORRECTED BEFORE THAT HAPPENS. I HAVE BEEN ON NUMEROUS FORUMS THAT INDICATE MANY PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM & HYUNDAI WON'T FIX IT LIKE THEY DID WITH THE SONATA. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR
Air bags, Aug 17, 2009
2007 HYUNDAI SANTAFE - PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE SOMETIMES TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT WEIGHING 125 LBS IS IN THE SEAT. PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS PERIODICALLY WHEN A 150 LB ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE HAVE REQUESTED THAT HYUNDAI REPAIR THIS DEFECT, BUT THEIR DEALER JUST RUNS A TEST AND TELLS US THAT IT "OPERATES AS DESIGNED". THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN THE SAME PASSENGER SITS IN A 2009 SANTAFE (AT THE SAME DEALER, WITH THE MAINTENANCE MANAGER WITNESSING FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT). *TR
Air bags, Jul 28, 2009
AIRBAG SYSTEM (PASSENGER SIDE) DOESN'T ALWAYS "SENSE" THE OCCUPANT ACCURATELY, IN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT-PASSENGER "AIRBAG OFF" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHENEVER A SMALL ADULT WAS IN THE SEAT, OR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF DEPENDING ON THE PERSON'S SITTING POSITION. THIS AFFECTS MY 125 POUND WIFE WHO BY HYUNDAI'S TEST IS CONSIDERED A PERSON OF "SMALLER STATURE." I WAS TOLD 130 LBS IS THE MINIMUM WEIGHT TO ENABLE THE AIRBAG BUT AGAIN DEPENDING ON HER SITTING POSITION, THE LIGHT WILL GO ON AND OFF. THE SAME SYSTEM WORKS FINE IN A 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA IN WHICH SHE WOULD BE PROTECTED. WHY IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? *TR
Air bags, Jun 7, 2009
PASSENGER AIR BAG RANDOMLY DISABLES AND ENABLES WHILE PASSENGERS ARE SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS INDICATES THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Air bags, Jan 21, 2009
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. FIRST INCIDENT, MAY 2008. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR REPAIR OPERATIONS,AND A FEW MORE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS,BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR HAVE INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE. SOME OF THOSE REPAIR OPERATIONS SEEMED TO WORK FOR A WHILE,BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS RETURNING. *TR
Air bags, Jan 8, 2009, crash
MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS IN A ROLLOVER CRASH ON 12/23. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS OPENED. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Air bags, Nov 25, 2008
2007 SANTA FE TAKEN IN FOR THE 2ND TIME TODAY AS THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS PERMANENTLY ON. THE 1ST TIME THIS HAPPENED (FEW MONTHS AGO) THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. AT THE SAME TIME, THE 'BEEP' WHEN LOCKING THE CAR DISAPPEARS. AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY. *TR
Air bags, Oct 26, 2008
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON FOR THE THIRD TIME IN TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE REPLACED A SENSOR ON THE SECOND VISIT. I AM CONCERNED IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ALARM TO GO OFF 15 SECONDS AFTER LOCKING DOORS. *TR
Air bags, Sep 30, 2008
THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATED IN THE SEAT DOES NOT CORRECTLY CLASSIFY MY WIFE (130 LBS.) AS AN ADULT. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS ARE NOT CONSISTENTLY ACTIVATED. THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" INDICATOR LIGHT LOCATED ON THE DASH IS ON AT LEAST 30% OR MORE OF THE TIME OF TRAVEL. THIS SYSTEM IS NOT DEPENDABLE IN THE EVENT OF A FRONT OR SIDE IMPACT. THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW WHEN THE SYSTEM WILL BE ACTIVATED AND PROTECTING MY WIFE. SHE WEIGHS 130 POUNDS IN BODY WEIGHT. I BELIEVE THE SENSOR IN THE SEAT IS POORLY DESIGNED AND ULTIMATELY UNRELIABLE AND UNSAFE. *TR