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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZKDAG7BG••••••2011 Hyundai SANTA FE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Hyundai SANTA FE build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
165on the model
77builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Power Train 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureOct 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear chassis was rusted. The…
Vehicle Speed ControlJun 2020
As I was driving my family home from a soccer match in denver to our home in breckenridge my car(hyundai, santa fe 2011) lost all power with out the engine dying. We were heading west and in the tunnel. It was extremely scary and put my family in danger. No warning lights have…
Power TrainApr 2013
2011 hyundai santa fe v6 limited traveling at a speed of approximately 15 mph, in the process of making a left hand turn the engine experienced a stall condition. Immediately lost the ability to safely control the vehicle, complete loss of the braking system and power steering.…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2011
New santa fe, 45 days old, screeching / metal on metal grinding sound. Dealership could not find a problem. At 3 months old, car engine turned off while driving. Dealership could not find a problem. Nothing done to correct the failure. Do not trust car
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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 5XYZKDAG7BG051125 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.