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Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In fuel tank may leak

NHTSA campaign 23V028000 · Reported Jan 25, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America

critical How serious is it? About this label

A fuel leak near a source of ignition can increase the risk of fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V028000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 25, 2023
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The fuel tank may have been molded incorrectly, which can cause a fuel leak.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Hyundai dealer, or call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
3. The repair, including tank inspection and replacement if needed, is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V028000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Involving Leaks and Power Loss · all 5 Hyundai recalls in this area

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Dec 28, 2021Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Instrument Display May Invertmedium

Official notice

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Safety risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.