Recalls: Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe
Overview
OverviewManufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe
2024 Hyundai MX4 Santa Fe: rear seat side airbags may not deploy or may deploy inadvertently
In September 2024, recall campaign 41D130 was issued for 2024 Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the airbag wiring harness under the rear passenger seat may not have been adequately secured. As a result, the harness could become damaged over time due to seat adjustment – this could cause the rear seat side airbags not to deploy in the event of a collision, or to deploy inadvertently (i.e. in the absence of a collision). In the event of a collision, failure of the rear seat side airbags to deploy increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. To fix, an authorised Hyundai dealer was to inspect and rectify the airbag wiring harness. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006072.
2025 Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe: instrument panel software defect
In April 2026, recall campaign 61D052 was issued for 2025 Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe vehicles. Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information. A loss of safety system warnings while driving could increase the risk of a collision, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, other road users, and bystanders. To fix, an authorised Hyundai dealer was to apply a software update. Alternatively, for vehicles equipped with BLUELINK, the update would be delivered automatically via Over-the-Air (OTA) technology. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006589.
Problems and faults: Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe
Overview
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Problems and faults: Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Hyundai MX5 Santa Fe.
