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Hyundai Santa Fe: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows131
model years2007–2026 (20)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
hyundai.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2026santa-fe-2026-second-row-seat-uncommanded-foldSecond-row power-fold seat activates without commandSEATS52026-03 → 2026-05302026-08-20
2026santa-fe-2026-spontaneous-glass-shatteringSpontaneous sunroof and window glass shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER52026-01 → 2026-06302026-08-20
2026santa-fe-2026-wiper-washer-visibility-malfunctionWiper and washer fluid visibility malfunctionVISIBILITY/WIPER22025-11 → 2026-01302026-08-20
2026santa-fe-2026-attention-alert-fcaDriver attention warning and FCA false alertsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE62025-12 → 2026-08302026-08-20
2025santa-fe-2025-tire-sidewall-failuresTire sidewall bulges and blowoutsTIRES162025-12 → 2026-071232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-gear-selection-faultsShift-by-wire gear selection faultsPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52025-04 → 2026-021232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-spontaneous-glass-breakageSpontaneous windshield and sunroof glass breakageUNKNOWN OR OTHER92025-12 → 2026-061232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-power-seat-foldingSecond-row power seat folding onto occupantsSEATS52026-03 → 2026-041232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-driver-monitoring-false-alertsDriver attention monitoring false alerts and assist shutoffFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE162024-12 → 2026-071232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-loss-of-power-while-drivingEngine shutdown and loss of power while drivingPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE112025-04 → 2026-081232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-transmission-shifting-faultsTransmission shifting failures and hesitationPOWER TRAIN92025-07 → 2026-051232026-08-19
2025santa-fe-2025-seat-belt-failuresSeat belt buckle and anchorage failuresSEAT BELTS52025-10 → 2026-081232026-08-19
2024santa-fe-2024-instrument-cluster-blackoutDigital instrument cluster and display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM92024-04 → 2026-051342026-08-01
2024santa-fe-2024-tire-sidewall-bulgeOEM tire sidewall bulge and blowoutTIRES92025-07 → 2026-061342026-08-01
2024santa-fe-2024-power-seat-fold-crushSecond-row power seat-fold button crush hazardSEATS52026-03 → 2026-031342026-08-01
2024santa-fe-2024-windshield-crackingWindshield cracking and chippingVISIBILITY/WIPER52024-10 → 2026-031342026-08-01
2024santa-fe-2024-transmission-failureTransmission failure and loss of motive powerPOWER TRAIN382024-06 → 2026-071342026-08-01
2024santa-fe-2024-daw-false-alertsDriver Attention Warning system false alertsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE172024-10 → 2026-071342026-08-01
2024santa-fe-2024-brake-failure-to-stopBrake pedal failure to stop vehicleSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52025-08 → 2026-031342026-08-01
2023santa-fe-2023-horn-failureHorn failure and loss of audible warningELECTRICAL SYSTEM292024-07 to 2026-042002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-brake-rotor-warpFront brake rotor warping and pedal vibrationSERVICE BRAKES72024-10 to 2026-072002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-sunroof-shatterPanoramic sunroof or roof glass shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE192023-04 to 2026-032002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-windshield-crackWindshield cracking without prior impactVISIBILITY/WIPER52023-02 to 2025-052002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-seatbelt-latchSeat belt failure to latch or tightenSEAT BELTS32024-11 to 2025-102002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-park-rollawayVehicle moves or accelerates unexpectedly out of ParkPOWER TRAIN42024-02 to 2025-052002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-powertrain-stallLoss of power or acceleration while drivingPOWER TRAIN612023-04 to 2026-062002026-07-20
2023santa-fe-2023-fca-phantom-brakingForward collision system activates brakes without causeFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE202022-09 to 2026-052002026-07-20
2022santa-fe-2022-dct-transmission-power-loss8-speed DCT transmission loss of drive powerPOWER TRAIN582022-08 → 2026-081932026-08-20
2022santa-fe-2022-horn-failureHorn failure requiring repeated replacementUNKNOWN OR OTHER182022-12 → 2026-081932026-08-20
2022santa-fe-2022-sunroof-glass-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE, VISIBILITY72022-08 → 2026-031932026-08-20
2022santa-fe-2022-windshield-spontaneous-crackWindshield cracking without impactVISIBILITY/WIPER32021-11 → 2023-081932026-08-20
2022santa-fe-2022-fuel-injector-misfireFuel injector misfire causing stallingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM452022-06 → 2026-061932026-08-20
2022santa-fe-2022-rearview-camera-failureRearview camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION72023-07 → 2026-061932026-08-20
2022santa-fe-2022-phantom-automatic-brakingAutomatic emergency braking activation without causeFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE102023-05 → 2026-061932026-08-20
2021santa-fe-2021-transmission-power-lossTransmission power loss and Recall 22V746000POWER TRAIN312021-09 → 2026-041582026-06-14
2021santa-fe-2021-engine-stall-isgEngine stalling and Idle Stop and Go shutoffENGINE122021-05 → 2026-051582026-06-14
2021santa-fe-2021-horn-failureHorn stops workingELECTRICAL SYSTEM142023-05 → 2026-031582026-06-14
2021santa-fe-2021-panoramic-sunroof-glassPanoramic sunroof and eyebrow glass shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER62021-05 → 2026-051582026-06-14
2021santa-fe-2021-windshield-crackingWindshield crackingVISIBILITY/WIPER52021-07 → 2026-041582026-06-14
2021santa-fe-2021-automatic-emergency-brakingAutomatic emergency braking false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE72021-05 → 2026-011582026-06-14
2021santa-fe-2021-backup-cameraRearview camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION52022-09 → 2026-031582026-06-14
2020santa-fe-2020-sunroof-shatterPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringVISIBILITY172020-06 → 2026-062032026-08-20
2020santa-fe-2020-oil-drain-plug-leakOil drain plug and pan leaks causing engine seizureENGINE102023-03 → 2026-012032026-08-20
2020santa-fe-2020-9c2-hesitationEngine hesitation after Service Campaign 9C2 updateENGINE72026-05 → 2026-082032026-08-20
2020santa-fe-2020-windshield-crackingWindshield cracking from minor road debris impactsUNKNOWN OR OTHER62021-01 → 2024-012032026-08-20
2020santa-fe-2020-oil-consumption-failureExcessive oil consumption and engine failureENGINE292022-12 → 2026-072032026-08-20
2020santa-fe-2020-fca-false-brakingForward collision system false braking activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE92021-03 → 2026-042032026-08-20
2020santa-fe-2020-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended acceleration eventsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL72020-09 → 2026-042032026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-transmission-shudder-failureAutomatic transmission shudder and failurePOWER TRAIN92019-10 → 2026-071922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-white-paint-peelingWhite exterior paint peelingSTRUCTURE112023-12 → 2026-051922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-panoramic-sunroof-shatterPanoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringSTRUCTURE62019-02 → 2023-021922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-oil-consumption-engine-failureExcessive oil consumption and engine failureENGINE182025-01 → 2026-071922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-engine-stall-no-restartEngine stall and failure to restart at stopsENGINE272018-11 → 2026-021922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-fca-phantom-braking-steerForward collision and lane-keeping false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE222019-09 → 2025-041922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in frontal and side impactsAIR BAGS52019-06 → 2022-081922026-08-20
2019santa-fe-2019-sudden-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended acceleration at low speedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62019-04 → 2021-061922026-08-20
2018santa-fe-2018-engine-knock-failureEngine knocking and failure requiring replacementENGINE432018-12 → 2026-041082026-08-26
2018santa-fe-2018-brake-recall-parts-delayService brake hydraulic recall parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC132022-04 → 2022-101082026-08-26
2018santa-fe-2018-camera-blue-screenRear camera blue-screen failureVISIBILITY/WIPER32020-05 → 2025-041082026-08-26
2018santa-fe-2018-steering-column-loosenessSteering wheel and column looseness or instabilitySTEERING62018-03 → 2023-101082026-08-26
2018santa-fe-2018-fuel-injector-failureFuel injector failure causing power loss or fireENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42019-04 → 2025-061082026-08-26
2018santa-fe-2018-knock-sensor-recallEngine failure after knock sensor recall updateENGINE42019-02 → 2019-071082026-08-26
2018santa-fe-2018-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS32022-08 → 2023-061082026-08-26
2017santa-fe-2017-9c2-cold-start-hesitationCold-start hesitation after 9C2 ECU software updateUNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE122026-03 → 2026-079452026-08-05
2017santa-fe-2017-backup-camera-failureRear backup camera inoperative or slow to engageUNKNOWN OR OTHER32024-12 → 2025-089452026-08-05
2017santa-fe-2017-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption between oil changesENGINE572024-09 → 2026-079452026-08-05
2017santa-fe-2017-engine-seizure-power-lossSudden loss of motive power from engine seizureENGINE822024-09 → 2026-079452026-08-05
2017santa-fe-2017-turbocharger-failureTurbocharger failure with loss of engine powerENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32025-07 → 2026-059452026-08-05
2017santa-fe-2017-airbag-light-clock-springAir bag warning light from clock spring or seat sensorAIR BAGS52025-11 → 2026-079452026-08-05
2017santa-fe-2017-panoramic-sunroof-shatterPanoramic sunroof shattering during drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER32024-11 → 2025-119452026-08-05
2016santa-fe-2016-brake-recall-parts-delayService brake hydraulic recall parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82022-10 → 2023-012352026-08-20
2016santa-fe-2016-transmission-hard-shiftHard shifting and gear engagement failurePOWER TRAIN32019-10 → 2024-102352026-08-20
2016santa-fe-2016-rod-bearing-failureConnecting rod bearing failure with sudden engine stallENGINE1362020-01 → 2026-062352026-08-20
2016santa-fe-2016-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption without dashboard warningENGINE162021-06 → 2026-052352026-08-20
2016santa-fe-2016-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in a frontal or side crashAIR BAGS32019-09 → 2024-032352026-08-20
2015santa-fe-2015-panoramic-sunroof-shatterPanoramic sunroof shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE52021-02 → 2024-052542026-08-20
2015santa-fe-2015-door-latch-failureDoor latch failure preventing door from openingUNKNOWN OR OTHER32021-04 → 2024-122542026-08-20
2015santa-fe-2015-headlight-failureHeadlight failure and dimmingEXTERIOR LIGHTING32020-07 → 2023-022542026-08-20
2015santa-fe-2015-engine-oil-loss-seizureEngine failure from oil loss and rod bearing wearENGINE1392020-03 → 2026-072542026-08-20
2015santa-fe-2015-abs-module-fire-recallABS module brake fluid leak and fire riskSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC282020-04 → 2024-032542026-08-20
2014santa-fe-2014-abs-recall-parts-unavailableABS hydraulic recall parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC132023-11 → 2024-064942026-09-06
2014santa-fe-2014-steering-coupler-clickingSteering column clicking and rattling noiseSTEERING62022-06 → 2025-044942026-09-06
2014santa-fe-2014-door-latch-failureDoor latch failure to lock or unlockSTRUCTURE32022-03 → 2024-124942026-09-06
2014santa-fe-2014-dim-low-beam-headlightsDim low-beam headlights at nightEXTERIOR LIGHTING32022-02 → 2025-044942026-09-06
2014santa-fe-2014-fuel-line-gasoline-odorFuel line leak with gasoline odor in cabinFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE22022-08 → 2023-084942026-09-06
2014santa-fe-2014-engine-seizure-oil-consumptionEngine seizure and oil consumption at highway speedENGINE1002022-01 → 2026-064942026-09-06
2013santa-fe-2013-steering-coupler-failureSteering coupler failureSTEERING82021-12 → 2023-126052026-09-05
2013santa-fe-2013-door-latch-lock-malfunctionDoor latch and lock malfunctionLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES132022-05 → 2026-086052026-09-05
2013santa-fe-2013-panoramic-sunroof-shatteringPanoramic sunroof glass shatteringVISIBILITY42022-01 → 2023-106052026-09-05
2013santa-fe-2013-engine-oil-seizureEngine seizure and oil consumptionENGINE992021-11 → 2025-076052026-09-05
2013santa-fe-2013-abs-fire-recall-delayABS control module fire recall delaySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC322022-06 → 2025-036052026-09-05
2012santa-fe-2012-electrical-faultsElectrical faults in windows, locks, and battery circuitsELECTRICAL SYSTEM252019-08 → 2025-013532026-09-07
2012santa-fe-2012-subframe-corrosionFront coil spring and subframe corrosionSUSPENSION142018-05 → 2026-033532026-09-07
2012santa-fe-2012-taillight-condensationTail and brake light failures from water intrusionEXTERIOR LIGHTING62018-01 → 2023-103532026-09-07
2012santa-fe-2012-engine-stall-recallEngine stall and seizure from connecting rod bearing failureENGINE1432017-12 → 2026-063532026-09-07
2012santa-fe-2012-airbag-non-deploymentAirbags failing to deploy in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS32018-04 → 2021-103532026-09-07
2011santa-fe-2011-front-coil-spring-fractureFront coil spring fracture puncturing the tireSUSPENSION62015-04 → 2020-091812026-09-08
2011santa-fe-2011-accelerator-hesitationAccelerator hesitation and unexpected deceleration or lungeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62012-02 → 2014-101812026-09-08
2011santa-fe-2011-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stalls or shuts off without warning while drivingENGINE192012-05 → 2025-011812026-09-08
2011santa-fe-2011-engine-failure-oil-consumptionEngine seizure, catastrophic failure, oil consumptionENGINE122014-06 → 2025-091812026-09-08
2011santa-fe-2011-turn-signal-switch-smokingSmoke and burning odor from turn signal switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM62017-01 → 2021-091812026-09-08
2011santa-fe-2011-power-steering-lossPower steering failure and steering wheel seizureSTEERING42012-09 → 2018-061812026-09-08
2010santa-fe-2010-transmission-shift-failureTransmission shift and gear-selection failurePOWER TRAIN172011-04 → 2026-082582026-09-07
2010santa-fe-2010-front-end-jerk-on-bumpsFront-end jerk and steering pull over bumpsSUSPENSION62016-07 → 2024-012582026-09-07
2010santa-fe-2010-engine-failure-stallEngine knock, stall, and failure requiring replacementENGINE942011-04 → 2026-082582026-09-07
2010santa-fe-2010-cruise-speed-control-surgeUncommanded acceleration and stalling under speed controlVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL172011-07 → 2025-052582026-09-07
2010santa-fe-2010-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light and restraint system faultsAIR BAGS72013-04 → 2023-072582026-09-07
2010santa-fe-2010-brake-loss-lockupBrake and ABS warning light with loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72011-12 → 2025-022582026-09-07
2010santa-fe-2010-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire while drivingENGINE62014-08 → 2026-042582026-09-07
2009santa-fe-2009-fuel-level-sensorFuel gauge and fuel level sensor malfunctionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM702015-10 → 2022-093582026-09-20
2009santa-fe-2009-frame-subframe-corrosionFrame and subframe corrosionSTRUCTURE112017-01 → 2024-013582026-09-20
2009santa-fe-2009-brake-switch-esc-recallBrake light switch failure disabling ESC and cruiseSERVICE BRAKES82016-05 → 2026-083582026-09-20
2009santa-fe-2009-decel-stall-power-lossEngine stall with loss of steering and brakesSTEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE342015-11 → 2025-073582026-09-20
2009santa-fe-2009-valve-cover-oil-alternatorValve cover oil leak onto alternatorENGINE152016-10 → 2026-053582026-09-20
2009santa-fe-2009-airbag-warning-nondeployAir bag warning light and non-deployment in crashesAIR BAGS182015-11 → 2025-013582026-09-20
2009santa-fe-2009-unintended-accelerationUnintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL132017-01 → 2023-103582026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-fuel-level-sensorFuel level sensor and gauge inaccuracyFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM942016-03 → 2022-115412026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-subframe-corrosionSubframe and underbody corrosionSTRUCTURE92019-11 → 2024-025412026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-control-arm-fractureFront control arm and axle fractureSUSPENSION62016-06 → 2021-115412026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-alternator-oil-leakValve cover gasket oil leak onto alternatorELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE132017-07 → 2026-025412026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-airbag-clock-springAir bag warning light from clock spring assemblyAIR BAGS92016-04 → 2020-085412026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration with brake pedal appliedVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL82017-03 → 2024-035412026-09-20
2008santa-fe-2008-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment or malfunction in a crashAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS42017-09 → 2025-065412026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-fuel-level-sensor-failureFuel level sensor and gauge failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM352015-11 → 2023-016832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-esc-warning-light-limp-modeElectronic stability control warning light and limp modeELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)202015-12 → 2019-126832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-sun-visor-detachmentSun visor detachment while drivingVISIBILITY/WIPER122015-11 → 2019-026832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-brake-light-switch-failureBrake light switch failure and gear shift lockSERVICE BRAKES102015-12 → 2026-076832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-subframe-corrosionSubframe and underbody corrosionSTRUCTURE112017-04 → 2025-046832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-valve-cover-oil-leak-alternatorValve cover gasket oil leak onto alternatorENGINE202016-10 → 2026-086832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-air-bag-warning-lightAir bag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS132016-04 → 2023-086832026-09-20
2007santa-fe-2007-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92016-08 → 2024-096832026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Hyundai Santa Fe [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/hyundai/santa-fe
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_hyundai_santa_fe_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Hyundai Santa Fe},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/hyundai/santa-fe}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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