2021 Hyundai Santa FE Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 168 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver side seat belt crosses at my neck. I have adjusted it as much as it will adjust and it still cuts into my neck. I am very concerned that if I am in an accident it will choke me or even decapitate me. In addition it is very uncomfortable but I am mostly concerned about the safety issue. I have not brought the issue to the dealer and I am unaware of any actual instances of injury happening. I assume you have access to that information.”
NHTSA complaint #11571962, filed 2024-02“The seat belt is incredibly slow to retract. Most times I need to help it along. I've tried pulling it out to check for kinks (none there) and tried cleaning it but it still won't retract”
NHTSA complaint #11641254, filed 2025-02“Emergency braking comes on with no vehicles in front for 1/4 mile. Passenger front seat belt is no working properly. Caution Collision comes on sporadically. Clock does not show correct time. Stop-Start System works sporadically. A/C fan blows out defrost sometimes. Remote start does not always work or shuts off too soon. Case Manager does not return calls. Changed Case Manager but NO BETTER. Hyundai DOES NOT CARE.”
NHTSA complaint #11481170, filed 2022-08Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 8 | 6% |
| 2024 | 10 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 18 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE
51 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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