2011 Hyundai Santa FE steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“ABS and traction control lights always on. Dealership stated a faulty right rear wheel bearing sensor faulty was the cause and needed to be replaced. This caused a problem with the ABS and traction control systems. Hyundai has issued a recall for ABS/traction control for my vehicle's make model…”
filed Aug 19, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated smoke was coming from the steering column. The contact drove the vehicle back to their residence. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to local dealer…”
filed Mar 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 8 | 7% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 27 | 3% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.