2011 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 23.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 9.7%.
Complaints268
Crashes26
Fires10
Injuries17
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Engine 23.9% · 64
Electrical system 9.7% · 26
Vehicle speed control 9.0% · 24
Power train 7.8% · 21
Steering 7.5% · 20
Service brakes 6.3% · 17
Suspension 6.0% · 16
Exterior lighting 5.2% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire, 17 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE in this data, 2011 sits 19th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 15 in the last three years against 20 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 40,000 miles.
In owners' own words
CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. With no prior indications, the engine seized while driving on side street at 25mph. Engine blew hole in block and dumped engine parts, including piston rod, piston and engine block remnants, and oil on street. Very dangerous as power steering stopped and was unable to turn. Very low miles, 40,680, with all maintenance performed by dealer. Filed a report with Hyundai USA, no action taken. Engine
I took it in for service after the engine hesitated and bucked forward sept, 2012. It had approx. 29,500 Miles. Today june 21, 2013 while putting it in reverse, I heard a loud "clunk" and also heard same "clunk" when I changed it from reverse to drive. Engine then proceeded to hesitate and buck all the way home. It is going in for service again (second time) tomorrow. This is very frustrating!! Engine · reported at 40,300 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 15 mph. The contact was able to successfully restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,500. The vin was unavailable. Engine · reported at 15,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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