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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 256 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
256
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
8
Crashes + Injuries
6 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11E040000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V113000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V261000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
102
Engine
26
Electrical System
22
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Unknown Or Other
14
Suspension
11
Structure
9
Steering
8
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 256 complaints 2011 181 complaints 2012 351 complaints 2013 604 complaints 2014 491 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has 3 recalls and 256 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Santa Fe should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe are: 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.