2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Instrument Cluster Recall (21V00K)
Hyundai Motor America · 714 vehicles · Reported December 28, 2021
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 714 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays." An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V00K at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V00K000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 217 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 28, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid |
| Units affected | 714 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid in recall 21V00K?
The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Santa FE Hybrid with recall 21V00K?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Santa FE Hybrid shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the instrument cluster and panel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V00K?
Recall 21V00K covers 714 vehicles: 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 714 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hyundai | Santa FE Hybrid |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Santa FE Hybrid instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.
When was recall 21V00K announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 21V00K to NHTSA on December 28, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 23, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 28, 2021 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V00K000. |
| February 23, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 57 months ago. If your Santa FE Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Santa FE Hybrid is part of recall 21V00K?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V00K is open on your Santa FE Hybrid, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V00K000 is open on your Santa FE Hybrid, it will be listed there, along with Hyundai recall number 217. You can also ask any Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Santa FE Hybrid owners do about recall 21V00K?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V00K000 applies to your Santa FE Hybrid.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the instrument cluster and panel happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Santa FE Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 21V00K was reported on December 28, 2021, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 3 of them (20%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after December 28, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 64 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid: 37 complaints in total, 8 about the electrical system
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 27 complaints in total, 7 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Driving along, merging onto Interstate, various warnings such as check lane keeping assist, and warnings to stop vehicle and check brake systems. Driving approximately 50mph, the warning started to flash and speedometer dropped to zero then went back to full speed. Automatic braking was attempting to slow the car.
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11634183, filed January 5, 2025
First the vehicle randomly lost all power and engine function, so was taken to the Hyundai service center. It was a safety issue as we had to coast to the margin in heavy traffic. Hyundai attempted a fix and returned it to us. It developed issues before we even got home.
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11698232, filed November 7, 2025
Hello I purchased a new 2022 Santa Fe plugin affected by the recall on Jan 11, 2022 and the dealership calls me on 1/15 saying I need to give them the vehicle back and there is NO timeframe available for when the fix will happen.
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11447598, filed January 15, 2022
Can recall 21V00K make my Santa FE Hybrid a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this instrument cluster and panel recall means their Santa FE Hybrid qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid back, and the problem shows up again.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Santa FE Hybrid went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V00K
Did the recall 21V00K fix work?
Since recall 21V00K was reported on December 28, 2021, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 3 of them (20%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 23, 2022.
Is the 21V00K000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Santa FE Hybrid is part of recall 21V00K000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V00K000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.