2007 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2009 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Hyundai Santa FE | 2009 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 682 | 357 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 62 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 77,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 121 | 109 |
| Electrical System | 97 | 50 |
| Air Bags | 102 | 29 |
| Engine | 53 | 60 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 40 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 68 | 6 |
| Steering | 38 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 102 | 67 |
| Airbag warning light | 47 | 15 |
| Stalling | 37 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
2007 Hyundai Santa FE
2009 Hyundai Santa FE
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.