Hyundai Santa FE, Trajet Recall R/2003/166: Possible Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jan 2004
- Launched
- 711
- vehicles in the UK
- 31b037
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Santa FE, Trajet vehicles built between 24 March 2003 and 17 June 2003. On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak. The dealer will check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK Defect: On Diesel engined vehicles it is possible for the water separator sensor to leak which in turn causes a diesel fuel leak. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check water separtaor for damage and replace where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Santa FE, Trajet built between 24 March 2003 and 17 June 2003 may be included. Hyundai estimates 711 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 31b037 or the DVSA reference R/2003/166. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Kona SX2, Santa FESome vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle | Low | R/2026/146 | |
| Santa FEThe main floor wiring harness could become damaged due to contact with the second-row bench seat folding hinge assembly. This may result in a malfunction of the supplemental restraint system | Low | R/2024/341 | |
| I40, IX35 EL, IX35 Fuel Cell, Santa FE and 2 moreA potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2024/309 | |
| IX35, IX35 EL, Santa FEThe ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short | Urgent | R/2022/128 | |
| Santa FEThe instrument panel cluster liquid-crystal display panel in the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with incorrect specification resistors | Low | R/2022/151 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2003/109 on 22 Aug 2003, for possible fuel leak and engine shutdown. The one launched after it was R/2004/061 on 14 Jun 2004, for vehicle may catch fire. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/166, launched 5 January 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.