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2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT Recalled by Hyundai Motor America — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Date: May 6, 2017
Company: Hyundai Motor America
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Hyundai Motor America

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report