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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZG3ABXCG••••••2012 Hyundai SANTA FE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai SANTA FE build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
331on the model
89builds in total
2involved a crash
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 7Power Train 1Structure 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireOct 2025
My 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe caught fire on October 29, 2025. Prior to this, the dealership completed one recall but left another open. Hyundai denied my claim and refused to provide the inspection report. I am filing this complaint because I believe the incomplete recall may be…
Air BagscrashNov 2013
The contact owns a 2012 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The driver's air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck. A police report was not filed. The…
Power TraincrashJan 2013
In stop and go traffic, I took my foot off the brake to coast towards the car in front of me. This pattern had been going on for several miles. I was not touching the accelerator and in fact, my foot was not on the brake either, and the car suddenly accelerated full throttle. I…
SuspensionMar 2018
Had my 2012 santa fe towed in to a local repair shop for a horrible noise, and was advised not only did I need new brakes at only 43,159 miles (seems early for this too) but that both front coil springs and strut mounts were extremely rusty and completely broken. These springs…
EnginefireJun 2021
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at 40-45 MPH, she heard an abnormal ticking sound, and the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated she saw black smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact did not recall…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYZG3ABXCG109116 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.