Hyundai Santa FE Recall R/2012/018: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 9,989
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2012/018
- DVSA reference
Hyundai recalled Santa FE vehicles built between 1 September 2009 and 13 December 2011. It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. The dealer will fit if the hose is damaged a new hose and clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. If contact is made it is possible that the hose could chafe through and leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible for the engine cover to contact the two bulkhead panel to engine fuel hoses. If contact is made it is possible that the hose could chafe through and leak. Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to inspect the fuel hoses and where necessary fit a securing clip. If the hose is damaged a new hose and clip will be fitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit if the hose is damaged a new hose and clip.
Are You Affected?
Santa FE built between 1 September 2009 and 13 December 2011 may be included. Hyundai estimates 9,989 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 DVSA reference R/2012/018. 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/2010/091 on 20 Sep 2010, for suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/070 on 26 Jul 2012, for front suspension may fail. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/018, launched 16 April 2012. 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.