Model year record

2011 Hyundai Santa FE

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 274 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V113000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,712,336
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-04-01
Owners notified: 2013-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V613000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,785
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-12-09
Owners notified: 2010-12-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	67	51,000 mi
Electrical system	25	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	24	26,000 mi
Power train	21	24,000 mi
Steering	19	34,000 mi
Service brakes	17	56,128 mi
Suspension	17	50,000 mi
Exterior lighting	11	35,000 mi
Air bags	7	31,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	7	64,200 mi
Unknown or other	7	54,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	6	7,600 mi
Structure: body	6	31,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	64,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	5	31,000 mi
Wheels	4	36,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	83,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	1,200 mi
Structure	3	118,000 mi
Visibility	2	7,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	31,345 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	30,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	3,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	1,375 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	1	1,200 mi
Seat belts	1	43,342 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	97,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	95,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	1,500 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	170,000 mi
Tires	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	21,700 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	100,600 mi

The 2010 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.