Hyundai Santa FE Recall R/2017/250: Bonnet May Open Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 16 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 12,380
- vehicles in the UK
- 71C006
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Santa FE vehicles built between 1 January 2012 and 1 July 2016. Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet. The dealer will replace the upper bonnet catch cable with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: Water ingress into the bonnet release cable may cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet. Remedy: On affected vehicles the upper bonnet catch cable will be replaced with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause corrosion and affect the operation of the cable which could lead to unintentional opening of the bonnet.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the upper bonnet catch cable with a new modified cable with better seals at the end of the cable.
Are You Affected?
Santa FE built between 1 January 2012 and 1 July 2016 may be included. Hyundai estimates 12,380 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 71C006 or the DVSA reference R/2017/250. 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/2017/186 on 3 Jul 2017, for fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high pressure pump may leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/007 on 29 Jan 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/250, launched 16 October 2017. 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.