2011 Hyundai Santa FE Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 181 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,188miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE, 4% of the 181 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,188 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“When I am driving the car simply stops on the road. The vehicle reduces the velocity to 5mph and other cars coming in my back have to stop also stop or move to the other line to avoid collition. At this moment we can't be in the road safety. I have noticed that this problem is a reason for recall yet. My car is a 2012 model with 64k miles! Another problem is the car jerked when I want to park so the car does not change from drive to park or reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11396695, filed 2021-02, 63,000 miles“While driving at a rate of less than 5-10 mpg in heavy traffic on the 105 west freeway. The car suddenly lost power steering abilities and all power in the vehicle without notification lights or any other strange peculiarities. Both the check engine and oil lights went on. I managed to pull over with whatever residual power remaining as not to impede traffic but it was a terrifying struggle. The gears were also locked and unable to shift. I turned off the ignition and restarted the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10794672, filed 2015-11, 54,000 miles“Hi, I have had to replace (2) door lock assembly/actuators on both driver side doors. The locks would not open or close when using key fob or mannually. 7-18-17 & 4-20-18.”
NHTSA complaint #11089570, filed 2018-04, 33,000 miles“Engine stalled twice during 35mph drive home this eve, making steering away from oncoming traffic extremely challenging and terrifying. Occurred on #3 and #4 of 6 right turns.”
NHTSA complaint #10991302, filed 2017-05, 62,376 miles“When l was in traffic waiting for the traffic light to change the car cut off and I immediately put it in park to restart the car it has done this for about 10 times it is back in the shop the dealer cannot resolves the problem! The vehicle was stationary!!”
NHTSA complaint #10967355, filed 2017-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 27% |
| 2025 | 31 | 23% |
| 2024 | 32 | 21% |
| 2023 | 64 | 30% |
| 2022 | 47 | 23% |
| 2021 | 42 | 25% |
| 2020 | 45 | 21% |
| 2019 | 50 | 25% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 96 | 10% |
| 2016 | 25 | 11% |
| 2015 | 22 | 9% |
| 2014 | 41 | 8% |
| 2013 | 58 | 10% |
| 2012 | 17 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 23 | 9% |
| 2009 | 31 | 9% |
| 2008 | 19 | 4% |
| 2007 | 46 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
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 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology