What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls: 7 Campaigns, 145 Complaints & Ratings

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 safety recall campaigns and 145 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Santa Fe had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 24V246000 · 02/04/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskAn obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.

RemedyHyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Campaign 24V529000 · 12/07/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

RiskA vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

RemedyOwners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.

AIR BAGS

Campaign 24V561000 · 26/07/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

RiskAn air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

RemedyDealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

Campaign 24V843000 · 07/11/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."

RiskA sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

RemedyDealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Campaign 25V659000 · 02/10/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

RiskAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

RemedyDealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Campaign 25V808000 · 21/11/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

RiskA rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyDealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Campaign 26V218000 · 06/04/2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

RiskA detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

RemedyDealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

What owners complain about

The systems 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report most often to federal regulators:

Power Train41

Unknown Or Other30

Electrical System28

Forward Collision Avoidance15

Service Brakes13

Engine12

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report?

Owners have filed 145 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, most often about the power train, unknown or other, electrical system.

How do I check a specific Santa Fe's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

What problems do 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report?

How do I check a specific Santa Fe's history?

Check a specific 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Run a full report for this Santa Fe

Safety recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

What problems do 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe owners report?

How do I check a specific Santa Fe's history?

Check a specific 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

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