Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Hyundai Santa FE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 181 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11E040000 WIRE HARNESS WITH CONVERTER MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V613000 BRAKE CALIPERS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 64 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 24 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Service Brakes 17 complaints
Of the 181 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 181 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe exhibits an average reliability profile with 181 complaints and 3 recalls. Engine issues are the most reported, but no single complaint category indicates a widespread critical problem. Recall campaigns address brake lights, tow equipment, and brake calipers, showing Hyundai's efforts to mitigate issues. Overall, the vehicle shows a standard level of reliability with limited data to suggest significant longer-term problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid checks
- Battery checks and replacement
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant level inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Irregular electrical issues
- Fluctuations in speed control
- Vibrations when braking
- Unresponsive steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.