Hyundai Santa Fe: Secondary Hood Latch Cable Corrosion (2013–2017)

What the evidence shows

Hyundai recalled certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe (and Santa Fe Sport) vehicles because the secondary hood latch actuating cable can corrode and bind. This is documented in NHTSA campaign 17V358000, an official safety recall — not an owner complaint pattern or a manufacturer service bulletin.

What this means

A bound secondary latch can remain unlatched, so the hood may not stay fully closed if the primary latch is released, which could obstruct the driver's view.

What may be happening mechanically

Moisture and road grime can work into the cable housing over time, corroding the cable and causing it to stick rather than move freely.

What owners may notice

• The hood feels loose at the front edge or does not stay firmly latched

What to check first

Confirm the hood's secondary latch engages and holds properly when the primary release is pulled, and ask a dealer whether campaign 17V358000 was completed for the specific VIN.

What this does not prove

A safety recall confirms an identified defect and a required remedy for the specific vehicles covered by NHTSA campaign 17V358000. It does not establish how many vehicles ever actually experienced the described failure, and any symptom listed above can have other causes — a qualified inspection is still the way to confirm the cause on a specific vehicle.

For owners and buyers

If you own or are considering a 2013–2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, check the VIN against NHTSA campaign 17V358000 (through the manufacturer or the relevant national recall lookup) to see whether the remedy has already been completed. An open recall is normally repaired by the dealer at no cost to the owner.