Hyundai Santa FE
Registered from 2001 to 2024.
About this model
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a series of crossover SUVs produced across five generations by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers.
From the Wikipedia article Hyundai Santa Fe, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 2.2 diesel. 661 of 4,899 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 47% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 35% | 230 |
| Brakes | 33% | 221 |
| Lights and electrics | 22% | 143 |
| Suspension | 17% | 111 |
| Visibility | 13% | 85 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5% | 36 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 35% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 33% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 17% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 5% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 22% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 13% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 120–140k miles this one fails 21% of its inspections, against the 19% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 55 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 10% | 777 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 13% | 1,896 | |
| 60–80k miles | 16% | 16% | 1,412 | |
| 80–100k miles | 18% | 18% | 549 | |
| 100–120k miles | 17% | 19% | 136 | |
| 120–140k miles | 21% | 19% | 47 |
4,872 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.6 hybrid · 177 hp · 2065 kg · 2765 mm wheelbase · 1.6 L/100km (WLTP) · 179 Wh/km |
| 2021 | 1.6 hybrid · 177 hp · 2062 kg · 2765 mm wheelbase · 1.6 L/100km (WLTP) · 181 Wh/km |
| 2020 | 2.2 diesel · 197 hp · 1905 kg · 2765 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.2 diesel · 197 hp · 1905 kg · 2765 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.2 diesel · 1970 kg · 2765 mm wheelbase · 7.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.2 diesel · 200 hp · 1974 kg · 2693 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.2 diesel · 196 hp · 1937 kg · 2701 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.2 diesel · 195 hp · 1917 kg · 2702 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.2 diesel · 195 hp · 1902 kg · 2697 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.2 diesel · 194 hp · 1921 kg · 2700 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.2 diesel · 194 hp · 1967 kg · 2698 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.2 diesel · 190 hp · 1959 kg · 2689 mm wheelbase · 7.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00870/23
The pre-tensioners of the front seatbelts may be not be properly installed and may not deploy correctly in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00936/23
The fuel tank may leak, creating a risk of fire and environmental contamination. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00976/20
Dirt and humidity may penetrate into the ABS control module. As a result, short-circuit may occur, leading to electrical overload and increased risk of fire.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01428/24
Faulty error messages may occur, leading the Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox to go into safety mode, resulting in the vehicle losing drive power. This creates a risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01595/22
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) modules can develop an internal electrical short circuit, which may increase the risk of fire in the engine compartment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02870/24
The wiring harness mounted under the bench seat can be damaged by being pinched by the seat hinge when it is folded down. This can lead the curtain airbag not to work, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0911/18
The steering wheel assembly may break and become detached from the steering column. As a consequence, it would be impossible to steer the vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00845/25
A short circuit can occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. This increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users