2012 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Owners have filed 475 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 48% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.1%.
Complaints475
Crashes41
Fires19
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 48.0% · 228
Electrical system 9.1% · 43
Vehicle speed control 8.4% · 40
Service brakes 5.3% · 25
Power train 5.1% · 24
Unknown or other 3.4% · 16
Steering 3.4% · 16
Suspension 2.9% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 41 describe a crash, 19 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE in this data, 2012 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 29 in the last three years against 86 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 57,250 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact called on behalf of her mother who owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa FE. While driving 55 mph, an abnormal noise was detected from the vehicle and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. Engine · reported at 96,000 miles
Vehicle driven shopping center (approximately 15 mi.) Upon leaving vehicle stalled going approximately 15 mph. Steering cut out and difficult, but was able to get to the side of the road. Was able to restart vehicle after approximately 3 minutes. Gas was purchased approximately 1 week prior and vehicle ran fine. Will take to the dealer, but based on other reports I do not expect them to find any problems. Engine · reported at 10,628 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 20v746000 (engine). The contact stated while starting the vehicle there was an abnormal odor of smoke. The detected local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available. Engine · reported at 144,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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