2009 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2011 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Hyundai Santa FE | 2011 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 357 | 181 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 109 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,900 mi | 50,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 64 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 109 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 51 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 17 |
| Power Train | 24 | 21 |
| Steering | 17 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 67 | 13 |
| Stalling | 44 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 13 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2009 Hyundai Santa FE
2011 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.