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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 351 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
351
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
25
Crashes + Injuries
17 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V746000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 351 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
176
Electrical System
35
Vehicle Speed Control
27
Power Train
23
Steering
16
Suspension
14
Unknown Or Other
10
Exterior Lighting
10
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 256 complaints 2011 181 complaints 2012 351 complaints 2013 604 complaints 2014 491 complaints 2015 252 complaints 2016 233 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 recall and 351 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Engine, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Santa Fe should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Hyundai Santa Fe.
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.