Hyundai Santa Fe (Hyundai) – Fuel Pipe Connection Problem (2021)
This product may present a fire, explosion, or electrical hazard.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE vehicles due to fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings issues. An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An insufficiently tightened fuel pipe may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 206.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026