Recall 24V561 affects 49,719 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs for airbag wiring damage. Free repair at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 49,719 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid and Santa Fe vehicles because the main floor wiring harness can rub against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged. Damaged wiring can trigger an unintended air bag deployment or stop the air bags from deploying in a crash, and Hyundai dealers will secure the harness free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The main floor wiring harness is a bundled set of wires routed under the cabin floor. On 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs, it carries electrical signals for systems including the air bags, so the air bag controller receives power and crash-sensor information when needed.
In affected SUVs, the harness can sit in the wrong routing position or lack proper securement near the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly. As the seat folding mechanism moves, it can rub against the harness until the insulation or wiring is damaged. That damage can confuse the air bag system, causing unintended deployment or preventing the air bags from deploying in a crash.
The warning sign is air bag warning lamp illumination. If that light comes on, the air bag system has detected a fault, and the harness needs inspection before the vehicle relies on normal air bag protection.
Who's affected?
The same main floor wire harness is tied to the air bag system and wiring for Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid models.
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | wiring |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | air bag system |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe | wiring |
| Units affected | 49,719 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
In NHTSA campaign 24V561, the air bag wiring problem can make an air bag deploy unintentionally, or keep it from deploying as intended in a crash. Either condition increases injury risk. If the air bag warning lamp turns on, schedule service promptly and drive cautiously until the dealer checks it. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid or Santa Fe is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free wiring-harness inspection and repair that protects the air bag system from damaged seat-area wiring.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V561 and Hyundai recall 265 when you call.
- Avoid placing heavy items under or around the passenger-side second-row bench seat until the dealer checks the harness.
- Ask the dealer whether the wiring harness needs repair or replacement before you leave the service appointment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician inspects the main floor wiring harness near the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly. If chafing or damage is found, the technician repairs the harness or replaces it. The recall repair is free, including covered parts and labor. If you already paid out of pocket to fix this recall condition, Hyundai's reimbursement plan covers eligible expenses. Keep receipts and repair paperwork, then contact Hyundai customer service to request reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 26, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 22, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 23, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 23, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V561?
Recall 24V561 covers 49,719 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles with a main floor wiring harness that can chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly. Damage to that harness can cause unintended air bag deployment or stop the air bags from deploying in a crash. Hyundai dealers will inspect and repair or replace the harness for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or Santa Fe Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V561. If it is included, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the wiring harness inspection and repair. Reference recall 24V561 or Hyundai recall number 265 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Hyundai's remedy says dealers will inspect and repair or replace the wiring harness free of charge at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tied to the air bag system. If the wiring harness is damaged, the air bags can deploy unintentionally and increase injury risk, or fail to deploy as intended in a crash. The dealer repair fixes the harness issue for free.
When did Hyundai notify owners about recall 24V561?
Hyundai mailed owner notification letters on August 22, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Hyundai dealer with recall 24V561 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V561000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V561 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V561000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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