2010 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Power Train (109), Engine (37), Electrical System (28).
Key takeaways
- 259 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 109 | 42% |
| Engine | 37 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 8% |
| Suspension | 14 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 4% |
| Structure | 11 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 9 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-25
The Radiator fan remains on when the vehicle is turned off and requires the fan to be unplugged to disengage. If it is not unplugged it will continue to run until the battery is dead. If not caught at the time exiting the vehicle then I am left stranded until I can get the vehicle jumped but even with a dead battery if...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-15
The vehicle’s transmission slips while driving on the highway at approximately 65–75 mph. The slipping occurs at highway speeds and appears to affect the vehicle’s ability to maintain consistent power and acceleration. Problem The vehicle’s transmission slips while driving on the highway at approximately 65–75 mph. Th...
Engine - filed 2026-08-01
On XXX I was waiting at a light and the check engine light was blinking. When I started up, the car was very sluggish. It continued to be sluggish on my trip home - 5 miles. I brought it to Meineke [XXX] [XXX]. They ascertained that the engine was shot. They flushed out the oil in the engine and there was lots of me...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.