2001 Hyundai Santa FE Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

Most common 2001 Hyundai Santa FE problems

Problem areas named in the 209 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	78
Electrical System	41
Engine And Engine Cooling	39
Power Train	24
Structure	19
Vehicle Speed Control	14
Steering	13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	10
Fuel/Propulsion System	8
Unknown Or Other	7

What owners report

2023-03-26, Suspension
I live in Roy city utah and i drive a santa fe 2001 and my trailing arm in the rear driver side snaped while i was going 45 mph. when i took it in to a shop to have it looked at they said that my trailing arm had snaped do to the rust corrision under the car. I know that there are recalls on the santa fe for the rear suspention trailing arms but only if you live in a salt belt state and utah is not one of those states and i think it should be because of the salt we use on our roads as well as i live 20 mins from the great salt lake . i have bearly had my car 5 months befor it broke i paid 2000.00$ for it. i guess i didnt fully understand the saltbelt state thing and i called young hayndai i

2023-01-10, Steering
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that on separate occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to Marco’s body shop where it was diagnosed that both struts, new tires, front passenger side wheel cylinder, wheel mount, tie rod, and wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the mechanic noticed that the driver’s side cross member had fractured and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufact

2022-07-17, Electrical System
The suv stalls while driving. This has happened multiple time. While driving, driving slow, taking a u turn. The battery, alternator, starter, power steering pump, water pump, rack and pinion, timing belt, serpentine belt, idler pulley, harmonic balancer, front axles, shocks, struts, some sensors, spark plugs/wires, gaskets, and many other parts are replaced in the last year. Don't know what is wrong but it is scary when it stalls suddenly.

2021-11-10, Suspension
The rear trailing arm cracked in half causing my wife to run off the road11

2021-08-24, Suspension
The contact's friend owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while a friend was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to veer off to the right without warning and the driver began losing control of the vehicle. Despite the failure, the contact's friend was able to drive the vehicle to her home at slow speeds. Another friend was able to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the rear passenger’s side trailing arm had fractured due to severe corrosion. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V123000 (Suspension) which he linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure and he was informed that his

2001 Hyundai Santa FE questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs; Suspension:Rear; Equipment:Other:Labels; Electrical System:Starter Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Santa FE?

Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (78), Electrical System (41), Engine And Engine Cooling (39).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Hyundai Santa FE has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.