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5XYZGDAB0CG••••••2012 Hyundai SANTA FE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai SANTA FE build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
331on the model
89builds in total
Most reportedEngine 8
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2024
NHTSA Recall #20V746000 2012 Hyundai Sonata Manufacture Recall #198 Connecting Rod Bearing failure leading to possible road side fire. Possible risk of injury or death. Hyundai has been contacted twice about recall. Claim they have no responsibility to comply with recall. They…
EngineJan 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V746000 (Engine) was completed and driving at approximately 70 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise under the vehicle and the steering wheel began to shake. In addition, the…
EngineDec 2020
2012 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to engine malfunction. *as the consumer stated the engine failed while driving. The consumer were stranded out of state. The manufacturer was contacted but, did not offer any assistance
EngineApr 2020
The engine went out at 50,000 miles and was replaced and then went out again at 105,000 miles. Same issue. Have contacted hyundai and they will not do anything to help me. Engine stalled on freeway first time and almost caused a collision, 2nd time on freeway stalled at freeway…
EngineOct 2019
Was driving on the highway and heard a loud knocking. Pulled off exit ramp and continued to find a safe place to pull over. After pulling over into a parking lot, the knocking in the engine was much worse. Called for a tow and was towed to a garage. The repair garage stated the…
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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 5XYZGDAB0CG117134 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.