Recalls ·2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD; the most frequently affected component is suspension — coil springs. Owners filed 303 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints303
Crashes reported5in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Suspension — Coil springsCampaign 14V435000 · 18 Jul 2014

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 04V131000 · 16 Mar 2004

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.5 liter v-6 engines, 4-wheel drive and antilock braking systems (abs), if the brake pedal is depressed at speeds between 3 and 12 mph when the brake pad friction surfaces are wet, a vibration may occur between the brake discs and pads causing abs sensor electronic signal noise to develop. At speeds below 5 mph, the abs sensor signal noise may cause the abs electronic control unit (ecu) to activate the abs, extending the stopping distance.

Risk: If an extended stopping distance occurs, it could result in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the abs ecu. Owner notification began on march 24, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 03V520000 · 18 Dec 2003

Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Risk: The tire pressure labels do not contain the information required by the standard.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. Owner notification began on october 29, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags11 · 28%
Suspension9 · 22%
Service brakes8 · 20%
Fuel/propulsion system7 · 18%
Engine5 · 12%
Power train3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I got a letter by mail saing my car has a recall for * coil spring fracture* and i had to take it to check it or repair in case it needed to be repaired. I wonder if this will have a cost for me or i need to wait tilll this is fractured? Thanks in advanced for your help

Suspension · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

It don't work rite when i let the car warm up and then put my feet on the brakes it sound like it don't wanted to give gas i smell gas but i don't see any on the ground the end take is all mess up the air bags do not go off it stay on and i keep everything up to the car just don't act rite

Suspension · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a 2004 hyundia santa fe and the engine started with loud knocking sounds in my driveway. I had it toll to avondale earnhardt hyundia's dealership. The diagostic was "found engine knock can be heard at bottom end of engine. Failure in rod bearings is causing excessive noise in bottom end. Engine required"…

Engine · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Air bag light stay on constantly, and don't go off. I was riding and light pop on and stay on.

Air bags · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.