2001 Hyundai Santa FE

● Typical for this model

2001 Hyundai Santa FE
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 209 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2001	209
2002	165
2003	308
2004	303
2005	216
2006	106
2007	681
2008	541
2009	357
2010	256
2011	181
2012	352
2013	604
2014	492
2015	253
2016	235
2017	937
2018	108
2019	190
2020	193
2021	162
2022	187
2023	199
2024	130
2025	116
2026	27

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 18%

18% of complaints: suspension — 38 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The rear trailing arm cracked in half causing my wife to run off the road11

NHTSA ODI report, 20211110

REAR DRIVER SIDE SPRING RUSTED OUT CAUSING TIRE TO LEAN INTO CAR. ONLY BACKING OUT OF DRIVE WAY AT 2 MPH. WHY WAS ONLY RECALL SENT TO SO CALLED "SALT STATES"? I LIVE IN TENNESSEE AND SALT IS USED ON ROADS IN WINTER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171124

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LEANED INWARD INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING OF THE SUSPENSION WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171124

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 29 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020131 — PE (closed 20020812)

ENGINE SEIZURE

R 20030310 — electrical system

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

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 WI

Campaign 03V030000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031029 — equipment

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."

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.

Campaign 03V520000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080702 — PE (closed 20081029)

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FAILURE

I 20081028 — EA (closed 20090417)

REAR TRAILING ARM CORROSION FAILURE

R 20090717 — suspension

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, M

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

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R 20141024 — suspension

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...

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.

Campaign 14V435000 — check if this car was fixed