2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe GLS — VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096
VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096 decodes to a 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe GLS sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] with a 3.3L V-Shaped 6-cylinder engine, assembled in ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe GLS specifications decoded from VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096
| VIN | KM8SN4HF9GU146096 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | HYUNDAI |
| Model | Santa Fe |
| Trim / series | GLS |
| Body style | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] |
| Engine | 3.3L V-Shaped 6-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| Plant of assembly | ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR CO |
| Vehicle type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 17V358000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- 16V145000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, t
- 22V056000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
How to check VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads KM8SN4HF9GU146096 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches KM8SN4HF9GU146096 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2016, HYUNDAI, Santa Fe, Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV], 3.3L V-Shaped 6-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- Unlock the full vehicle history — Run VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096 on cleanvins.com and unlock the $9.99 report for NMVTIS title brands, salvage and total-loss records, odometer trail and ownership count.
What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096?
VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096 is a 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe GLS built in ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA, according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 HYUNDAI Santa Fe model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN KM8SN4HF9GU146096?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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