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    Hyundai Santa Fe

    EPA MPG: 22 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 3 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 Santa Fe will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2024 model.

    The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Display screen goes blank

    "The display screen barely works any longer especially when it's cold."

    Anonymous A., TX (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    "window controls failing - front passenger window only goes down using master driver control, but only goes up using front passenger dooe control button. Back driver side window goes down but not up and must be manually pushed/pulled up, disabled the control on the master so we can't mistakenly put it down,"

    Anonymous, FL (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5-L V6)

    "The radio/stereo system was changed twice since I purchased the car, I am on my third radio and still am unable to pair and connect my phone to the car. In addition, the second time the radio was changed they were unable to retrieve my CD which was in the system, so I am now afraid to use the cd system in the car."

    Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    "Phone pairing to iPhone 6 stopped working"

    Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Keyless entry

    "The remote sometimes worked and sometimes didn't. It locked me out several times and then would set off the alarm and once inside the car, it would not start."

    Anonymous A., TX (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "Key clicker will not lock or unlock doors. Also when using the lock doors switch on the driver side door all doors will not lock. It started about 3 months ago. My son is a mechanic and I am going to order the parts to replace in the doors which will resolve the issue."

    Anonymous A., FL (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    "the driver side back door does not lock or unlock automatically along with all the other doors upon using the key fob or the driverside door command button, all the other doors lock and unlock normally."

    Anonymous, PA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
    Tire pressure monitor

    "the tire monitor light remains on at all times. The cause is known, but estimated fix is $240 per tire, same for the ABS/Antiskid lights."

    Anonymous, FL (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5-L V6)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Door handle

    "The inside driver's door handle broke off. This is the second time it has happened in the last 2 years. We had to roll down the window and use the outside handle to open the door when we were in the car. The door handle was molded plastic and probably poorly designed."

    Anonymous A., TX (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)
    Seat controls - power

    "Unable to change height or angle of seat."

    Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)

    "About a year ago, no longer able to control recline of driver's seat Without trying many times and wiggling control. Haven't taken it to be fixed bc scared of what it will cost."

    Anonymous, CA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Exhaust manifold

    "starting up in the morning when car is cold no matter the weather. creates a noise for 5 seconds then goes away and does not happen for the rest of the day. However if I turn the key on and let it does its precheck and clears off all the stuff on my dash board start up usually has no noise 85-90% of the time. Manufacturer can not seem to come up with the solution except they will give you a bill everytime for 250-450 dollars for a guess. they say the only way to check is to make the manifold apart $2500 + But it may not solve the problem"

    Anonymous A., BC (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)
    Loose/rattling heat shield

    "same info as last info on Santa fa"

    Anonymous A., BC (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    What Owners Say

    CV joint

    "Starting to make the typical noise."

    Anonymous, MN (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)
    Differential

    "Just out of warranty I noticed clunk noise. I fixed it last year. I was nervous that something would break while I was on highway"

    Anonymous, NY (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Calipers

    "The calipers got stuck in the on position causing the breaks to overheat and would ultimately wear out."

    Anonymous, ON (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)
    Parking brake

    "Not holding good"

    Anonymous, AB (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)

    Steering And Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Other steering/suspension problem

    "One of the original wheels had a crack, leaking air"

    Anonymous, TX (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.5-L V6)
    Power steering

    "leak in seal of power steering line into rack/pinion"

    Anonymous, NJ (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Fuel gauge/sender

    "fuel pump and guage sending unit was replaced but fuel guage is not accurate"

    Anonymous A., CA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)
    Other emissions/fuel system problem

    "Intermittent starting problems for a few months then 'check engine' light on. Problem diagnosed to be with the system that, in the 'old days', would be part of the choke mechanism. Item replaced. Works fine now. (That was a non-expert's view of the probkem)"

    Anonymous, QC (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)

    Paint And Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Rust

    "It has minor surface rust along rear doors and under window on liftgate."

    Anonymous, MD (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.5-L V6)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    What Owners Say

    Timing belt or chain

    "At 70000 miles the 3.5 v6 engine has a design flaw that creates a rattling sound every time the engine is started. the dealer diagnosed it as lifter noise but we later found out it was a design flaw. The dealer refused to fix it."

    Anonymous A., CA (2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5-L V6)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Noises And Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

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    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Apr 01, 2013
    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V113000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1712336
    EQUIPMENT
    Oct 06, 2011
    WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
    Summary:
    CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
    What should you do:
    CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
    For more information:
    THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO OWNERS THAT PURCHASED A CURT MFG TOWING PACKAGE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT.OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CURT MFG AND NOT THEIR VEHICLE DEALER TO OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11E040000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 2254
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Dec 09, 2010
    AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW AND SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN A SOFT OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL, AND IF NOT SERVICED, REDUCED BRAKING POWER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Summary:
    HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2010. SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED.
    What should you do:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AT 1-800-243-7766.
    For more information:
    HYUNDAI SAFETY RECALL NO. 098.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V613000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 1785
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