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Buying a used 2025 Hyundai Santa FE? Check these 5 recalls first
Most of this year's recalls point to assembly problems rather than wear: engine bolts that may not have been tightened properly, side curtain airbags possibly installed incorrectly, and front seat belt anchors that can detach. A starter cover fire risk in a crash and a backup camera that may not display round out the list. NHTSA shows 131 unverified owner complaints, no fires, 5 crashes and 4 injuries, led by electrical (28), powertrain (20) and forward collision avoidance (20).
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for documentation that the engine bolt recall repair was actually performed.
- Confirm the side curtain airbag and seat belt anchor recalls were completed.
- Test the backup camera on multiple starts and note any forward collision warnings while driving.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Hyundai Santa FE
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson, Santa Fe engine bolts improperly tightened | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Hyundai Santa Fe starter cover may cause crash fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Hyundai SUVs: side curtain airbags may be installed wrong | AIR Bags | high |
| Hyundai and Genesis front seat belt anchors may detach | Seat Belts | high |
| Hyundai Santa Fe backup camera image may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
131 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | Yes |
| Power Train | 20 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 20 | None found |
| Tires | 16 | None found |
| Engine | 13 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 12 | None found |