2003 Hyundai Santa FE safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
26
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (20 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Hyundai Santa FE vehicles were involved in 30 fatal crashes with 19 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAffected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt… · Jul 18, 2014
- Crash riskSuspension · Apr 16, 2009
- Crash riskON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES, 4-WHEEL… · Mar 16, 2004