Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
What could happen
If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2013–2017
- Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V358000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 4, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 437,400
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 17, 2012 to Jul 2, 2016
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 163
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Oct 2, 2025
- Hyundai recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.