2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE has 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving vehicle stalling accompanied by a burning odor and severe rust problems affecting drivability. One complaint involves the vehicle catching fire after stalling, while the other details advanced undercarriage rust despite protective treatment.
Common Issues- Vehicle fire risk. The engine stalled with a burning odor, and soon after, the vehicle caught fire, leading to a total loss. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred at high mileage around 280,000 miles.
- Severe rust damage. Extensive undercarriage rust rendered the vehicle undrivable despite the dealer applying rust protection treatment.
There are three recalls affecting different vehicle systems. These recalls involve the tow package wiring harness, rear brake calipers, and the stop lamp switch system. They address fire hazards, brake fluid leaks, and brake light malfunctions respectively.
Recalls- Tow package wiring harness. (NHTSA Recall 11E040000) 2,254 vehicles affected. Curt Manufacturing’s tow package wiring harness is not water-tight, allowing moisture to enter and disable circuit protection. This can cause the module to overheat and possibly start a fire. The manufacturer will replace the wiring harness free of charge starting October 17, 2011.
- Rear brake calipers. (NHTSA Recall 10V613000) 1,785 vehicles affected. Rear brake calipers may have been improperly machined, causing brake fluid leaks, brake warning lights, soft brake pedal, and reduced braking power. Dealers will inspect and replace defective calipers free of charge from December 17, 2010.
- Stop lamp switch. (NHTSA Recall 13V113000) 1,712,336 vehicles affected. The stop lamp switch may malfunction causing brake lights to fail, cruise control deactivation issues, push-button start problems, and transmission shift lock problems. These defects increase crash risk through potential brake light failure and unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge starting April 22, 2013.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law.
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Summary
2011
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
1716375
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
1712336 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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.
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.
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2254 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
Risk: WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
1785 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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.
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.
Complaints
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
ID: 2100908SUSPENSION
The undercarriage is completed rusted and is not drivable, I had the treatment done by the dealer to have it coated to protect it from rust. well, its rusted.
2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
ID: 2061209ENGINE
The contact owned a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a burning odor and the vehicle stalled. The contact idled the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and exited the vehicle. The vehicle burst into flames after the occupants exited the vehicle. The contact's daughter and daughter's friend were occupants of the vehicle at the time of the failure. No injuries were sustained. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned to total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.