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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls, newest first

July 18, 2014NHTSA 14V435000271,773 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Consequence
If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 17, 2005NHTSA 05V527000134 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
Consequence
The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision crash or the side impact airbag to deploy in a side collision crash; severe injury or death could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's ocs will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. The recall began on December 6, 2005. Owners may contact Hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 4, 2005NHTSA 05V45000012,000 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary
On certain vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
Consequence
The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision crash or the side impact airbag to deploy in a side collision crash; severe injury or death could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's ocs will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. The recall began on December 21, 2005. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 216 complaints about the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags72
  2. Vehicle speed control37
  3. Service brakes33
  4. Seat belts16
  5. Suspension16

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Questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, air bags. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
216 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.