2011 Hyundai Santa FE Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,450 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2011 Santa Fe leaks oil constantly. It's more noticeable when the car is stationary, because our driveway is always covered with oil stains. Others Hyundai models have been recalled for the same problem, but not the Santa Fe. The leak has been present for the last five years, ever since I owned the car. Dealer stated there was no problem when I first bought the car and noticed the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11229448, filed 2019-07, 22,000 miles“My car started running hot periodically, the thermostat gauge kept going up and down. There was a bubbling sound in radiator reserve container. My vehicle would not stay cranked.”
NHTSA complaint #11235040, filed 2019-07, 144,000 miles“As I was driving my family home from a soccer match in denver to our home in breckenridge my car(Hyundai, Santa Fe 2011) lost all power with out the engine dying. We were heading west and in the tunnel. It was extremely scary and put my family in danger. No warning lights have ever come up on my car before or after. This is the first time of many incidents that this has happened and not only when I have been driving but also my daughter, she has her permit! It doesn't just happen on the interstate but also around our community while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11385612, filed 2020-12, 140,000 miles“This problem has been going on since we bought it. It happens at least 2-3 times a month. It is most noticeable when stopped on a slight incline, but has occurred on a level street. The car doesn't respond when the accelerator is pressed. After several attempts, the car lunges forward. If on an incline, the car rolls backwards. I have to keep my left foot on the brake now and press the accelerator with the right foot. The dealer has not been able to duplicate.”
NHTSA complaint #10607870, filed 2014-07, 3,000 miles“I bought the car in late march 2013 and the mileage was around 50,800. Every since then it periodically hesitates to accelerate from a stop or sometimes when the car is rolling forward very slowly. In every case the gas peddle (throttle) is fully released and when I push on the gas peddle, nothing happens. The motor does not speed up, the throttle is not engaging anything. Several times I pushed the peddle half the way to the floor, and nothing happened. Then all at once, it catches, and the car takes off at a high rate of speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10514098, filed 2013-05, 50,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052144Apr 1, 2013Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 33 | 16% |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% |
| 2020 | 17 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 6% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 32 | 6% |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 127 | 35% |
| 2008 | 273 | 50% |
| 2007 | 157 | 23% |
| 2006 | 9 | 8% |
| 2005 | 22 | 10% |
| 2004 | 40 | 13% |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE
64 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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