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2012 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE, newest first.

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1 recall on record for the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE. The most recent was on Dec. 1, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 353 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

353 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 25 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 7 injuries.

  • Engine228recall on record
  • Electrical System43
  • Vehicle Speed Control40
  • Service Brakes25
  • Power Train24
  • Steering16

The contact purchased a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of…

May 11, 2026 · Electrical System

The engine rod broke creating a big whole in the engine which caused the engine and underneath of car to start on fire. There was a massive recall for this same issue in 2021-2023 for the year car! It is available for…

March 9, 2026 · Engine
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

6 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2012 Hyundai Santa FE recalls

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