The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Santa Fe · 2009
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 37,400 and 98,300 miles. Median 77,000, from 278 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel or ev drive system | 88,000 | 70,000–104,400 | 91 |
| Engine | 89,800 | 61,000–117,000 | 47 |
| Speed control | 27,000 | 17,400–65,700 | 46 |
| Electrical | 80,000 | 46,600–99,200 | 37 |
| Brakes | 48,100 | 21,800–99,500 | 32 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 36% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Airbags | 10% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 27 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 10 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
13V113000 Apr 2013 Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect. Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
12V354000 Jul 2012 Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Defect. Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Risk. Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
11E040000 Oct 2011 Equipment
Defect. CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
Risk. WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy. CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Throttle control system vulnerabilities | 2021 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 65
Hyundai filed 65 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- On certain vehicles, front valve cover gasket and alternator needs inspection and if…
- Engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder banks valve
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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