CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Hyundai Santa FE has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA, including 26 crashes, 5 fires, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (58 reports).
2003 Hyundai Santa FE recalls
Most common 2003 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Problem areas named in the 308 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 58 |
| Air Bags | 42 |
| Power Train | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 |
| Structure | 30 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 21 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Visibility | 18 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the ABS system activated, and there was an abnormal shuddering in the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The driver's side rear trailing arm lower broke again. Was driving all of a sudden felt it start fishtailing and pulled over and thank God I didn't crash
Bought a set of duralast gold wrists a801116 asks since the day i put them in i had to replace parts whole charging a problem that turned out to be from the wires. Cause it was causing arcing in every one of the cylinders.
The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side front wheel detached without warning. The wheel bearing and hub were replaced by the owner. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR A ALIGNMENT AND THEY DISCOVERED THE RUSTED AND CORRADIATED REAR LEFT TRAILING CONTROL ARM ON MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, I BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AFTER THAT TO GET A RECALL AND THE TOLD ME THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN ND AND THAT STATE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THEY WILL DECLINE THE WORK, EVEN THOU MINN. IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR LIKE I LIVE ABOUT 1 MILE TO MN THEY STILL WOULDN'T EXCEPT THE RECALL, IT IS OBVIOUS THE PART THAT IS ON RECALL FITS MY CAR, WHEN LOOKING ON THE RIGHT SIDE ARM THERE IS NO RUST OR CORROSION. THE DEALER STATES IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE ARM IS STARTING TO BEND ALSO. SO WHAT DO I DO NOW, IT WILL BE VERY COSTLY TO FIX,
2003 Hyundai Santa FE questions
Does the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs; Suspension:Rear; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE?
Based on 308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (58), Air Bags (42), Power Train (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.