2012 Hyundai Santa FE Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 355 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE, 1% of the 355 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,625 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.
“Kumho solus kl21 tires size 235/65 r17 showing sidewall cracking at 23,000 miles. I have properly maintained (rotated, inflated, balanced, alignment) the tires. All 4 are showing sidewall cracking. I have 2 other cars that have been exposed to the same conditions with tires that are at least 2 years older that are not showing sidewall cracking. Concerned about potential blow-out at high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10561079, filed 2014-01, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. No warning light was illuminated. The contact looked in the rear-view mirror and became aware that the spare tire had detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed due to a diagnostic fee being charged. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,250.”
NHTSA complaint #11537455, filed 2023-08, 160,250 miles“2012 Hyundai sante fe. Consumer writes in regards to problems with tires on vehicle. The consumer stated while driving, the right front and the right rear tire blew out, within 1/4 mile of each other. Controlling the SUV became difficult, but she managed to pull over safely on two mangled, dead flat, shredded tires. The roadway she was traveling was clear of debris, potholes, etc. The SUV was damaged and the two tires were un-salvageable. Updated 05/07/14 updated 05/20/14”
NHTSA complaint #10510072, filed 2013-04Related service bulletins
- 10217258Jul 14, 2022Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards…
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 17 | 12% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE
228 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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