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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–111 of 111, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 1, 2016–Jun 21, 2016.
Back to 2016 Hyundai SANTA FE problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10081106
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THIS TSB PROVIDES INTRUCTION ON UPDATING THE NAVIGATION/AUDIO SYSTEM TO INCLUDE APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO FEATURES.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10081106 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10082362
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
"THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES STEPS TO ACTIVATE APPLICABLE VEHICLES WITH NAVIGATION OR DISPLAY AUDIO RADIOS THAT HAVE BEEN DE-ACTIVATED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: H A CUSTOMER WHO INITIALLY WAIVES BLUE LINK ENROLLMENT, AND THEN DECIDES TO ENROLL AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. H A CUSTOMER WHO ALLOWS ALL PACKAGES OF THEIR BLUE LINK SUBSCRIPTION TO EXPIRE AND THEN WISHES TO RE-SUBSCRIBE TO BLUE LINK. H A CUSTOMER WHO DID NOT ENROLL IN BLUE LINK WITHIN THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP (AT WHICH TIME THE DEVICE BECOMES INACTIVE), BUT THEN DECIDES TO ENROLL. H A SUBSEQUENT OWNER WHO WISHES TO ENROLL IN BLUE LINK."
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10082362 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10081115
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE ATF LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED BY THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10081115 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10082346
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
"HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE LIFTER BRACKETS ON CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR SANTA FE VEHICLES. SERVICE CAMPAIGN TZ9 PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE LIFTER BRACKETS."
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.
Source record 10082346 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10082301
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
"ON CERTAIN 2016MY SANTA FE (NC) THE TAILGATE LIFTER BRACKETS MAY SHOW SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE LIFTER BRACKET ON BOTH SIDES WITH UPDATED SERVICE PARTS."
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.
Source record 10082301 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10076000
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Service Campaign TZ9 2016 Santa Fe Tailgate Lifter Bracket Replacement (TSB# 16-01-015) Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to replace the tailgate lifter brackets on certain 2016 Model Year Santa Fe vehicles. Service Campaign TZ9 provides a procedure to replace the tailgate lifter brackets.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.
Source record 10076000 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10076424
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (6-SPEED) ATM FLUID LEVEL CHECK Description: The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The ATF level must be checked by the following procedure: NOTICE Use only ATF meeting the SP-IV specification approved by Hyundai. DO NOT use SP-III or other ATF which may result in degradation of shift quality or transaxle durability.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10076424 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10076415
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TAILGATE LIFTER BRACKET REPLACEMENT (SERVICE CAMPAIGN TZ9) Description: On certain 2016MY Santa Fe (NC) the tailgate lifter brackets may show signs of surface corrosion. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the tailgate lifter bracket on both sides with updated service parts.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.
Source record 10076415 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10074825
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: SEAT BELTS.
Source record 10074825 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10074332
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10074332 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10074335
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10074335 at NHTSA