2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
4 recalls, 219 complaints - 67 TSBs
14V435000 Jul 18, 2014
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Defect Description
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 Columbi... Read more
Consequence
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.
09V123000 Apr 16, 2009
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 83,355 MY 2001-2003 SANTA FE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND,... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CORROSION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE REAR TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRAILING ARMS FOR INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE REAR TRAILING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED. REAR TRAILING ARMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WILL HAVE DRAINAGE HOLES ADDED AND WILL BE TREATED WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL T... Read more
03V520000 Dec 18, 2003
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence
THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
03V030000 Jan 2, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINES, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS (CPS) WERE INSTALLED. THE CPS CASES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINT... Read more
Consequence
A DAMAGED CPS CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.
Complaint Statistics
219 total complaints
10 crashes 3 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 40 |
| STEERING | 15 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 15 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 |
| ENGINE | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 8, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
IBC errors while towing. Serious safety issue.
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 15, 2021
Incident date: Oct 14, 2021
While dragging the trash can back to the house, I was approaching fence in front of the house, at a slow speed, as I applied the brakes the car started to accelerate. Pressing down harder on the brakes ,it felt like stepping on a brick, with no braking taking place the car accelerated at a high r... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND FELT THE CAR FEEL AS IF IT WAS FLOATING. THE NEXT THING I KNOW THE CAR FEELS LIKE THE TIRE CAME OFF AND IT HAD. RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF. I HAD TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING HIT IN THE REAR BECAUSE I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT SEEMS AS IF IT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 3, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2021
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND FELT THE CAR FEEL AS IF IT WAS FLOATING. THE NEXT THING I KNOW THE CAR FEELS LIKE THE TIRE CAME OFF AND IT HAD. RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF. I HAD TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING HIT IN THE REAR BECAUSE I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT SEEMS AS IF IT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 5, 2021
Incident date: Dec 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT WHO OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS CLIENT WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH, SHE EXPERIENCED WHAT SHE THOUGHT WAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AS THE CLIENT BEGAN TO PULL OVER, THE ENTIRE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR CONTROL ARM C... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 10, 2020
Incident date: Nov 22, 2017
MY 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IS SHARPLY JERKING TO THE RIGHT ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP IT SOUNDS AS IF THE CAR IF GOING TO FALL INTO PEICES IM A DISABLED MOM WITH ONE ONE THE WAY I CAN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR IM GOING TO LOSE THE WHEEL AND CRASH
POWER TRAIN
Nov 10, 2020
Incident date: Nov 22, 2017
MY 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IS SHARPLY JERKING TO THE RIGHT ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP IT SOUNDS AS IF THE CAR IF GOING TO FALL INTO PEICES IM A DISABLED MOM WITH ONE ONE THE WAY I CAN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR IM GOING TO LOSE THE WHEEL AND CRASH
WHEELS
Nov 10, 2020
Incident date: Nov 22, 2017
MY 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IS SHARPLY JERKING TO THE RIGHT ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP IT SOUNDS AS IF THE CAR IF GOING TO FALL INTO PEICES IM A DISABLED MOM WITH ONE ONE THE WAY I CAN'T DRIVE FOR FEAR IM GOING TO LOSE THE WHEEL AND CRASH
SUSPENSION
Sep 25, 2020
Incident date: Aug 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION OF HIS REAR BRAKES, HE NOTICED EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE REAR TRAILING ARMS LOCATED BY THE COIL SPRINGS. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V123000 (SUSPENSION) WHICH HE LINKED TO ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 8, 2020
Incident date: Dec 6, 2019
THIS SANTA FE HAS A REAR RIGHT TRAILING ARM THAT HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND HAS ALSO DISINTEGRATED THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY, WHEEL HUB, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND SPRING. I CHECKED THE WEBSITE FOR A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE, THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE REAR TRAILING ARMS, BUT THIS VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PAR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 23, 2019
Incident date: Jul 23, 2019
FRAME RUSTED THROUGH ON AT LEAST LEFT SIDE WHERE THE CONTROL ARM IS BOLTED.. PREVIOUSLY REAR TRAILING ARM RUSTED THROUGH.
STEERING
May 23, 2019
Incident date: May 22, 2019
WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, THE TENSION ON THE WHEEL GOES AWAY. THE FRONT TIRES WEAR FASTER THEN UNSEAL.
SUSPENSION
May 23, 2019
Incident date: May 22, 2019
WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, THE TENSION ON THE WHEEL GOES AWAY. THE FRONT TIRES WEAR FASTER THEN UNSEAL.
WHEELS
May 23, 2019
Incident date: May 22, 2019
WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 30-50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED, THE TENSION ON THE WHEEL GOES AWAY. THE FRONT TIRES WEAR FASTER THEN UNSEAL.
SUSPENSION
May 6, 2019
Incident date: Apr 20, 2018
BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS ARE RUSTING OUT DUE TO SALT ROADWAYS
ENGINE
Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND MY 2.4L ENGINE JUST STOPPED AND IT WAS TOWED HOME THE TIMING BELT IS CHEWED UP. FROM MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF THESE ENGINES THE 2.4L
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 19, 2018
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. FOX ANN ARBOR HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 3975 JACKSON R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 12, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE ABS ACTIVATES ON DRY GROUND AND FEELS LIKE YOU MIGHT NOT STOP. CAR HAS BEEN TEST DRIVEN WITH A COMPUTER ATTACHED TO MAIN COMPUTER AND ALL WHEEL SENSORS ARE WORKING. AT THIS TIME NO ONE CAN FIND OUT WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. I THINK ONE DAY THE BRAKES WILL FAIL.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 12, 2018
Incident date: Oct 11, 2018
RIGHT SIDE MAIN FRAME RUSTED THREW. CAN NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. CAR FOR ALL PRACTICAL PURPOSES THE CAR IS TOTALED AND NOT COVERED BY CAR INSURANCE !!!
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD AIR TO THE FOUR TIRES AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD AIR TO THE FOUR TIRES AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ... Read more
STEERING
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD AIR TO THE FOUR TIRES AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 27, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD AIR TO THE FOUR TIRES AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 4, 2018
Incident date: Aug 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WH... Read more
STEERING
Jun 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2014
AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE CAR GOES INTO A JERKING MOTION WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE GOING INTO A STORE PARKING LOT. THE CAR IS HARD TO STEER AND STOP AND THE BRAKES MUST BE DEPRESSED HARDER THAN NORMALLY REQUIRED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR GETS WET BUT ALSO DURING DRY ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 6, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2014
AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE CAR GOES INTO A JERKING MOTION WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE GOING INTO A STORE PARKING LOT. THE CAR IS HARD TO STEER AND STOP AND THE BRAKES MUST BE DEPRESSED HARDER THAN NORMALLY REQUIRED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR GETS WET BUT ALSO DURING DRY ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 7, 2018
Incident date: May 3, 2018
THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO MY TRACKING NUMBER 11092056. I FOUND THAT YOU HAVE ASSIGNED A CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WHICH IS 09V-123000 HYUNDAI CAMPAIGN 090. I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS SETTLEMENT SINCE I WORKED IN OHIO FOR 30 YEARS WHICH IS A SALTBELT STATE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 5, 2018
Incident date: May 4, 2002
TOOK MY CAR IN TO A GARAGE FOR PARTS AND LABOR TOTALING 874.00 BEFORE LEAVING I WAS TOLD THAT MY SUBFRAME WAS TERRIBLY RUSTED OUT AND TO GET RID OF THE CAR QUICKLY. I ASKED TO SEE AND TOOK A COUPLE OF PICTURES.AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL FOR THIS.THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION L... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 17, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
THE BELT THAT RUNS THE ALTERNATER HAS BROKEN TWICE AND CONTINUOUSLY IS SQUEALING IT WONT KEEP SPEED WHEN GOING UP HILL AND WONT LET BATTERY CHARGE CORRECTLY TO KEEP RUNNING WILL STOP WHEN IT IS BEING RAN
ENGINE
Feb 17, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
THE BELT THAT RUNS THE ALTERNATER HAS BROKEN TWICE AND CONTINUOUSLY IS SQUEALING IT WONT KEEP SPEED WHEN GOING UP HILL AND WONT LET BATTERY CHARGE CORRECTLY TO KEEP RUNNING WILL STOP WHEN IT IS BEING RAN
POWER TRAIN
Feb 17, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
THE BELT THAT RUNS THE ALTERNATER HAS BROKEN TWICE AND CONTINUOUSLY IS SQUEALING IT WONT KEEP SPEED WHEN GOING UP HILL AND WONT LET BATTERY CHARGE CORRECTLY TO KEEP RUNNING WILL STOP WHEN IT IS BEING RAN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2018
Incident date: Feb 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 24, 2018
Incident date: Jan 7, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY REAR END BEGAN TO SHAKE AND CONTINUE TO TRY TO SWING OUT FROM BEHIND. MY REAR SUSPENSION IS RUSTED THROUGH AND NOW COMPLETELY OUT OF COMMISSION.
SUSPENSION
Aug 4, 2017
Incident date: Jul 28, 2017
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY, I HEARD A CLUNK FROM THE REAR, AND HEARD TIRE SCRUBBING NOISE WHILE NOTICING STEERING WHEEL COCKED 90 DEGREES IN ORDER TO KEEP VEHICLE STRAIGHT. RETURNED VEHICLE SLOWLY TO HOUSE DRIVEWAY ABOUT 1/4 MILE AWAY. NOTICED RIGHT REAT TRAILING ARM CRACKED AND DEFORMED. VEHICLE HAD BE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 8, 2017
Incident date: Jun 7, 2017
DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING VIOLENTLY IN THE REAR. LUCKILY NO OTHER CARS WERE AROUND AND I HADN'T GOTTEN ON THE FREEWAY YET. AFTER TOW, DISCOVERED THE TRAILING ARM CRACKED THE SUSPENSION. THIS WAS SUPPOSEDLY "CORRECTED" DURING PREVIOUS RECALL. OBVIOUSLY ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 19, 2017
Incident date: Apr 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 09V123000 (SUSPENSION) AND 14V435000 (SUSPENSION). THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECAL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 2, 2017
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,000.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 13, 2016
Incident date: Aug 11, 2016
ON 6/17/14 MY CARS FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF. I FOUND TWO RECALLS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE CAR WAS TOWED/REPAIRED FOR 782.00. IN JULY 2014, HYUNDAI MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE WORK. I ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RECALL BUT WAS DECLINED AS NOT BEING WITHIN A ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 13, 2016
Incident date: Aug 11, 2016
ON 6/17/14 MY CARS FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF. I FOUND TWO RECALLS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE CAR WAS TOWED/REPAIRED FOR 782.00. IN JULY 2014, HYUNDAI MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE WORK. I ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RECALL BUT WAS DECLINED AS NOT BEING WITHIN A ... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 13, 2016
Incident date: Aug 11, 2016
ON 6/17/14 MY CARS FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF. I FOUND TWO RECALLS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE CAR WAS TOWED/REPAIRED FOR 782.00. IN JULY 2014, HYUNDAI MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE WORK. I ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RECALL BUT WAS DECLINED AS NOT BEING WITHIN A ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 29, 2016
Incident date: Jul 28, 2016
REAR TRAILING ARM CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES. TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR DIAGNOSES. CONTACTED HYUNDAI WHO WANTS VEHICLE TAKEN TO THEIR DEALER, BUT WON'T SAY IF REPAIR IS GOING TO BE COVERED. PART WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL #09V123000, BUT REPAIR WASN'T SU... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 20, 2016
Incident date: Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD SPUTTERING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 17, 2015
Incident date: Jul 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V435000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 7, 2015
Incident date: Nov 7, 2015
MY 2002 2.7 SANTA FE REVED WAY UP SPONTANEOUSLY TONIGHT. I BANGED GAS PEDAL REPEATEDLY WITH FOOT BUT DID NOTHING. AS I APPROACHED STOPLIGHT BRAKES WOULD HARDLY STOP THE CAR; SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL, RPMS WENT WAY UP AND I TURNED OFF CAR. CONTINUED MY 1 MILE TRIP HOME AND ENGINE WOULD BY ITSELF REV DOWN O... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 30, 2015
Incident date: Oct 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE TRAILING ARM NEEDED ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT HAS TURNED ON. IT HAPPENED BEFORE THE ABOVE DATE, STOPPED COMING ON, AND NOW HAS RETURNED. I PUT BRAKE FLUID IN THE LITTLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE HOOD. THE LIGHT GOES OUT TEMPORARILY. PEP BOYS TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS ABS RELATED. ALSO, A VERY COSTLY JOB. THE CAR ALSO HAS A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT HAS TURNED ON. IT HAPPENED BEFORE THE ABOVE DATE, STOPPED COMING ON, AND NOW HAS RETURNED. I PUT BRAKE FLUID IN THE LITTLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE HOOD. THE LIGHT GOES OUT TEMPORARILY. PEP BOYS TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS ABS RELATED. ALSO, A VERY COSTLY JOB. THE CAR ALSO HAS A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 2, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT HAS TURNED ON. IT HAPPENED BEFORE THE ABOVE DATE, STOPPED COMING ON, AND NOW HAS RETURNED. I PUT BRAKE FLUID IN THE LITTLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE HOOD. THE LIGHT GOES OUT TEMPORARILY. PEP BOYS TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS ABS RELATED. ALSO, A VERY COSTLY JOB. THE CAR ALSO HAS A... Read more
ENGINE
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTO ACCELERATED WITHOUT ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 13, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE AUTO ACCELERATED WITHOUT ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
67 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
22-EM-010H
Jul 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
190000 TIRES
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale
21-AT-006H
May 21, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle??A?A?s owner??A?A?s manual. ??A?A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ??A?A? Use of other DCT and IV
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-BD-007H
Mar 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
20-SS-001H
Feb 5, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
20-BE-001H
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m
DOR-Y5Q6Z-01
Dec 1, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-Y5Q6Z-01
Dec 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-Y5Q6Z-01
Dec 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-T5K8Y-01
Dec 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-T5K8Y-01
Dec 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-Y5Q6Z-01
Dec 1, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-Y5Q6Z-01
Dec 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-T5K8Y-01
Dec 1, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
DOR-T5K8Y-01
Dec 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin
14-01-040B
Oct 24, 2014
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
14-01-040
Oct 16, 2014
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TSB-09-AT-018
Oct 1, 2009
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI: ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOIDS MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED
TSB-09-AT-018
Oct 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOIDS MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OP
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OP
08-01-004
Mar 1, 2008
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (CAMPAIGN 082). *NJ
0760004
Jun 1, 2007
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TAILGATE GARNISH CONTACTS THE TAILGATE. PROCEDURES TO REPAIR IF CONTACT HAS OCCURED. *KB
0640018
Dec 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST. *KB
0636006
Dec 1, 2006
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *KB
0650003
Mar 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS PUMP SELF-CHECK NOISE. *TT
0540008
Dec 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *SC
158
Nov 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REPROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. TECHNET TIMES. HYUNDAI. *TT
0440001
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAK BETWEEN TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER CASE. *TT
01011901
Aug 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *NM
154
Jun 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) UPDATE. *TT
0550004
Jun 1, 2005
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS PUMP SELF CHECK NOISE. ALSO INCLUDED: 2003-2005 MODEL XG AND 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 AND 2005 MODEL SANTA FE. *SC
0136019
Feb 1, 2005
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
P1151 (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR -- ECM). *TT
0136020
Feb 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) UPDATE. *TT
0540001
Feb 1, 2005
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE AIR BREATHER VENT HOSE. *TT
08042004
Aug 4, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS. *TT
0804
Aug 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FD46XG POLY ALKYLEN GLYCOL (PAG) OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *NM
0340017
Oct 1, 2003
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *SC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP24001
Opened: Feb 8, 2024 , Closed: May 16, 2024
3.3L Engine Loss of Motive Power (LOMP)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on February 2, 2024, requesting a defect investigation into an alleged defect of the "engine" on the following vehicle model: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles equipped with the 3.3L V-Shaped GDI Lambda-II engines. The petition cites allegat... Read more
PE19003
Opened: Mar 29, 2019 , Closed: Dec 22, 2021
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
During this Preliminary Evaluation (PE), the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) assessed the scope, frequency and potential safety-related consequences of non-crash vehicle fires caused by both engine failures and failures of other vehicle systems/components in model year (MY) 2011-2014 Hyundai S... Read more
DP18003
Opened: Aug 21, 2018 , Closed: May 10, 2019
Non-crash Vehicle Fires
In a letter dated June 11, 2018, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into non-collision related fires on model year (MY) 2011-2014 Kia Optima and Sorento, and Hyundai Sonata and Santa Fe vehi... Read more
RQ17004
Opened: May 18, 2017 , Closed: Dec 22, 2021
Scope and Timeliness
NHTSA opened Recall Query (RQ) 17-004 to investigate the timeliness and scope of Hyundai?s Theta II GDI engine recalls (Recall Nos. 15V-568 and 17V-226), and Hyundai?s compliance with reporting requirements. On November 23, 2020, the Agency entered into a Consent Order with Hyundai to administrative... Read more
PE13025
Opened: Jul 5, 2013 , Closed: Sep 20, 2013
Front Axle Shaft Failure
In a letter dated August 9, 2013, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai-Kia) submitted two Defect Information Reports (DIR) to NHTSA identifying a safety defect related to fracture of the right front axle shaft in MY 2013 front wheel drive Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles built from Jul... Read more
PE12029
Opened: Oct 9, 2012 , Closed: Jun 26, 2013
Steering Shaft Universal Joint Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE12-029 based on one complaint alleging that a fastener became loose in the steering shaft of a model year (MY) 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle and related Early Warning Reporting field report data.In it's response to ODI's information request letter f... Read more
PE11010
Opened: Apr 7, 2011 , Closed: May 10, 2011
Transmission Intermediate Driveshaft
On April 25, 2011, Kia Motors Corporation submitted a defect notification letter to NHTSA regarding a transmission intermediate driveshaft condition in approximately 12,690 model year (MY) 2011 Kia Sorento 2-wheel drive vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4L engines (NHTSA Recall No... Read more
EA08023
Opened: Oct 28, 2008 , Closed: Apr 17, 2009
REAR TRAILING ARM CORROSION FAILURE
IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 14, 2009, HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER, INC (HYUNDAI) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 THROUGH 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO JANUARY 27, 2003, THAT ARE REGISTERED AND OPERATED IN TH... Read more
PE08040
Opened: Jul 2, 2008 , Closed: Oct 29, 2008
REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FAILURE
IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, HYUNDAI PROVIDED ODI WITH 15 ALLEGATIONS OF CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LEFT- AND/OR RIGHT-REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM.THREE OF THE 15 CONSUMERS ALLEGED A LOSS OF VEHICLE ... Read more
PE02012
Opened: Jan 31, 2002 , Closed: Aug 12, 2002
ENGINE SEIZURE
There is no summary currently available
HYUNDAI SANTA FE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SANTA FE across all model years (2001, 2026).
96
Total Recalls
10,465
Total Complaints
10
Investigations
576
Reported Crashes
254
Reported Fires
17
Reported Deaths
HYUNDAI SANTA FE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 52 | View |
| 2025 | 5 | 194 | View |
| 2024 | 7 | 214 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 323 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 310 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 242 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 295 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 282 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 143 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 1,281 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 291 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 332 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 679 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 807 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 475 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 268 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 333 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 507 | View |
| 2008 | 6 | 718 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 982 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 143 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 300 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 386 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 390 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 4 | 219 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 293 | View |