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NHTSA Recall 14V435000: Coil springs (suspension)

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 271,773 vehicles. It affects 2001–2006 Hyundai Santa FE.

271,773
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (October 24)
NHTSA campaign14V435000
Manufacturer campaign124
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS
Report receivedJuly 18, 2014
Owner notificationOctober 24, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

Safety risk

If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 14V435000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa FE2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.