2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2020-12-01	ENGINE	Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk on January 25, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 198.

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9 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

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Date			Component
2023-06-25			engine
2022-12-06			engine
2021-08-25			brakes
2018-12-04
2018-10-16
2017-04-18
2017-01-31
2016-10-04			engine
2014-09-08			accelerator/throttle

285 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

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Date			Component
2021-05-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11416214
2021-04-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11413590
2021-04-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11413093
2021-04-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11413093
2021-04-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11408122
2021-04-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11408122
2021-04-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11406718
2021-04-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11406596
2021-03-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11404297
2021-03-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403362
2021-03-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403269
2021-03-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403089
2021-03-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11399263
2021-03-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398896
2021-02-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398139
2021-03-03			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11399045
2021-03-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11398896
2021-02-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397904
2021-02-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397903
2021-02-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397902
2021-02-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11396994
2017-07-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11003270
2017-06-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10993649
2017-05-29			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10992058
2017-06-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10992602
2017-05-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10982987
2017-04-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10971452
2017-04-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10971631
2017-04-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 10978946
2017-04-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 10979101
2017-04-08			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10971421
2017-04-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10971088
2017-04-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 10972014
2017-03-29			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10969239
2017-08-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11014569
2017-08-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11012674
2017-07-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11011187
2016-09-07			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10904321
2017-03-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 10965590
2017-01-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 10948737
2021-02-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11394271
2021-02-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11394845
2021-02-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11394668
2021-01-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11388238
2021-01-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11387069
2021-01-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11386832
2021-01-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11386493
2020-12-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11385608
2020-12-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11378624
2020-12-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11383449
2020-12-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11378275
2020-12-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11383786
2020-12-11			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11383028
2020-12-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11377986
2020-12-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11384566
2020-12-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11377438
2020-11-13			STEERING ODI Number: 11374509
2020-10-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11366163
2020-10-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11363994
2020-10-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11362832
2020-09-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11354117
2020-08-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11352269
2020-09-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11353122
2020-09-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11352510
2020-08-20			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11350434
2020-08-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11349242
2020-08-10			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11348479
2020-08-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11342924
2020-06-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11329065
2020-05-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11324430
2020-05-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11322944
2020-03-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11319833
2020-03-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11319778
2020-03-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11318778
2020-03-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11316421
2020-02-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11309321
2020-02-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11307864
2020-01-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11301108
2019-10-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11270477
2019-10-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11271677
2019-08-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11245110
2019-08-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11252288
2019-07-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11233220
2019-09-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11258229
2019-09-25			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11257905
2019-09-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11255362
2019-09-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11256350
2019-09-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11255819
2019-08-30			WHEELS ODI Number: 11252515
2019-08-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11252622
2019-04-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11196094
2019-04-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11197233
2019-04-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11203590
2019-03-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11192593
2019-04-07			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11194397
2019-07-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11229855
2019-07-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 11228838
2019-06-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11222004
2019-07-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11228743
2019-06-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11221930
2019-06-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11218527
2019-06-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11219421
2019-06-06			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11218267
2019-06-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11218097
2019-02-04			POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11174293
2019-01-30			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11173180
2019-01-02			ENGINE \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11164542
2018-12-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11160738
2018-12-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11162449
2018-10-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11139181
2018-09-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11130796
2018-08-25			AIR BAGS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11122272
2018-06-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11099929
2018-06-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11100221
2018-05-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11092732
2018-05-05			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11092017
2019-03-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11190234
2019-03-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11191814
2019-03-20			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11190198
2019-03-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11191341
2019-02-28			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 11183283
2019-02-25			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11182423
2019-03-01			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11183562
2018-04-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11082503
2018-03-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11080062
2018-03-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11080306
2018-02-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11074911
2018-02-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11071815
2018-11-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11155108
2018-11-14			SERVICE BRAKES \| WHEELS ODI Number: 11151569
2018-11-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11152556
2018-11-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11150343
2018-11-04			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11145235
2018-10-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ODI Number: 11143131
2018-10-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11141534
2018-10-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11140752
2018-07-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11112398
2018-07-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11112314
2018-07-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 11111915
2018-07-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11110268
2018-07-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11111933
2018-06-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11104590
2018-06-25			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11103811
2018-06-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11102655
2018-01-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 11066168
2018-01-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11057872
2017-12-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11055307
2017-12-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11052648
2017-11-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11048744
2017-11-15			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11046375
2017-11-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11044183
2017-10-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11040638
2017-10-02			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11031407
2017-09-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11030293
2017-09-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11023874
2017-09-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11023494
2017-08-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11020707
2017-09-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11021711
2017-08-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11016374
2017-08-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11020331
2017-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11019964
2016-06-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10876726
2016-06-27			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10876725
2016-04-20			SEATS ODI Number: 10860629
2016-04-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10861488
2016-04-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 10859861
2016-03-08			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10845644
2016-01-27			STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10822671
2015-09-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10778673
2015-05-19			WHEELS ODI Number: 10717428
2015-05-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10721192
2015-04-28			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10713354
2015-04-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10703815
2015-04-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10703165
2015-02-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10683622
2015-02-23			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10689925
2015-02-21			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10689747
2015-02-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10681890
2014-11-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10660136
2014-11-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 10654282
2014-09-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10639873
2014-09-21			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10637929
2014-08-21			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10626994
2014-08-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 10626910
2014-08-07			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10619533
2014-08-04			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10618566
2014-07-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10614449
2014-07-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 10611004
2014-07-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 10609836
2014-07-05			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10608283
2014-07-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10607349
2014-07-08			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10609029
2014-07-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10607288
2014-06-24			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10605565
2014-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10606094
2014-06-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| STEERING ODI Number: 10598194
2014-06-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 10597317
2014-06-16			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10598590
2014-05-29			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10594973
2014-06-08			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 10596915
2014-06-01			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10595387
2014-05-26			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10594085
2014-05-11			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 10587679
2014-05-06			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10586732
2014-04-26			ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10585069
2014-04-24			SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10584639
2014-04-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10583930
2014-04-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10576654
2014-04-08			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10578264
2014-03-24			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10574618
2014-03-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 10574284
2014-03-19			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10573478
2014-03-04			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10566936
2014-02-10			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10563756
2014-02-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10565537
2014-01-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 10561379
2014-01-22			TIRES \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10561079
2014-01-31			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10562419
2014-01-04			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10558436
2013-12-19			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10556649
2013-11-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10553378
2013-10-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10547093
2013-10-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 10548164
2013-09-12			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10543339
2013-09-13			ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10543446
2013-09-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10538308
2013-09-05			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10542045
2013-09-07			ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10542456
2013-09-12			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10543290
2013-08-25			EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ODI Number: 10537177
2013-08-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 10537175
2013-07-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 10531856
2013-07-08			ENGINE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10523831
2013-07-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10523828
2013-07-16			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10525115
2013-06-09			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10515914
2013-06-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 10515149
2013-05-30			STRUCTURE:BODY \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10514348
2013-05-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 10513392
2013-05-08			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10511183
2013-05-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 10512810
2013-05-13			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10511707
2013-05-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10510408
2013-04-30			TIRES ODI Number: 10510072
2013-05-03			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10510497
2013-04-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10507395
2013-02-04			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10496377
2013-02-06			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10496585
2013-01-16			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10493260
2013-01-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10493564
2013-01-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 10492412
2013-01-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10493630
2013-01-11			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10492316
2012-12-31			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10490552
2012-12-27			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10490213
2013-01-01			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10490629
2012-12-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10487336
2012-11-26			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10486024
2012-11-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 10485450
2012-11-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 10483428
2012-11-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10482822
2012-10-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10482418
2012-10-25			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10482220
2012-09-24			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10476826
2012-09-24			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10476825
2012-09-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10476823
2012-09-17			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10475682
2012-09-14			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10475468
2012-09-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 10475736
2012-08-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 10470435
2012-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10472708
2012-07-26			POWER TRAIN \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10467753
2012-08-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 10470030
2012-08-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10469577
2012-06-26			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10463140
2012-06-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10460952
2011-12-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10438540
2011-11-02			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| POWER TRAIN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10433996
2018-01-07			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11061000
2020-04-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11321200
2019-08-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11251900
2014-11-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10660800
2012-10-25			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10482200
2012-03-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10452900
2016-03-16			STEERING ODI Number: 10850000

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107 Investigations for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2019-03-29		FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2019-03-29		FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2019-03-29		ENGINE
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2019-03-29		UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2019-03-29		FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2019-03-29		FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

106 Service Alerts for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

Date	Description
2022-07-14	190000 TIRES Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator La Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-04-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original retail Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-08	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-08	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-10	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-06	350000 EQUIPMENT If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-30	350000 EQUIPMENT The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-30	102650 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	100000 POWER TRAIN The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage, defect, or failure is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original r Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage, defect, or failure is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original r Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-10	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-03	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator La Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage or malfunction is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original reta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a service campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator L Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	010000 STEERING The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. This warranty coverage applies to both the original and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	140000 AIR BAGS The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. This warranty coverage applies to both the original and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs. If abnormal engine bearing noise is detected, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The Powertrain warranty coverage for certain engine repairs and/or replacement where the engine damage, defect, or failure is related to connecting rod bearing wear, has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles from the date of original r Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-19	190000 TIRES This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin describes the Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay setup process for Display Audio Value (Non⿿Navigation) devices. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-30	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the calibration procedure for the engine bearing clearance tester. The bearing clearance tester is already pre-calibrated, but additional calibration may be required due to variable shop compressor air pressure when t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-19	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-15	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides information on wheel cleaning procedure and cleaning agent recommendations. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-03	063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-06	190000 TIRES This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-06	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-23	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⿢ A Battery SOC alert – low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⿢ A 30 Day alert – vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-23	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⿢ A Battery SOC alert – low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⿢ A 30 Day alert – vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-21	100000 POWER TRAIN If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with the following symptoms and DTC, follow the Service Procedure on Page 4. ￷ Check Engine light on ￷ DTC P0880/P088000 – TCM Power signal error open/short ￷ Transmission stuck in 4th ge Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-01	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-14	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-14	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-14	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-06-03	063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-17	100000 POWER TRAIN The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-17	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-17	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	100000 POWER TRAIN If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	350000 EQUIPMENT If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-09	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-17	100000 POWER TRAIN If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-12-17	350000 EQUIPMENT If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-23	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-04	270000 LANE DEPARTURE The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-04	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-25	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-20	100000 POWER TRAIN If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-20	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-20	350000 EQUIPMENT If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-20	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ⿿Check Engine⿝ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-16	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-02	100000 POWER TRAIN This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-14	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-05	020000 SUSPENSION This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-07-23	036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD). The rear wheel speed sensor is available as a se Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-12	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-08-12	060000 ENGINE (PWS) If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a ?Check Engine? light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related solenoid and oil pressure harness Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-15	100000 POWER TRAIN This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-20	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD). The rear wheel speed sensor is available as a se Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-20	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD). The rear wheel speed sensor is available as a se Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-20	036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR This bulletin provides information on the rear wheel speed sensor for Santa Fe (CM), Santa Fe / XL (NC), Santa Fe Sport (AN), and Veracruz (EN) vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD). The rear wheel speed sensor is available as a se Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-06-04	100000 POWER TRAIN This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-06	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the GDS as shown in the Service Procedure to measure shift engagement time. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-04-30	100000 POWER TRAIN The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-02	102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION THE SHIFT LEVER ON SOME 6-SPEED VEHICLES MAY INTERMITTENTLY NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-10-04	103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-08-03	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ? Diagnostic trouble codes: ? P0705 – Range switch sensor circuit ? P0706 – Range switch range/performance Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-02	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor signal and temporarily illuminate the ABS and/or ESC warning l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-02	200000 WHEELS If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor signal and temporarily illuminate the ABS and/or ESC warning l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-02	036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR If the rear wheel hub in the affected vehicles is submerged in salt water, salt water can enter the rear wheel speed sensor housing and may interrupt the rear wheel speed sensor signal and temporarily illuminate the ABS and/or ESC warning l Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HYUNDAI: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AND REPLACING RELATED PART TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID DTC FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2010-2013 TUCSON, SANTA FE, 2011-2013 SONATA, ELANTRA, AZERA, 2012-2013 ACCENT, 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID HYUNDAI: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AND REPLACING RELATED PART TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID DTC FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2010-2013 TUCSON, SANTA FE, 2011-2013 SONATA, ELANTRA, AZERA, 2012-2013 ACCENT, 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) HYUNDAI: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF THE PCM AND A POSSIBLE WARRANTY CLAIM. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 SANTA FE, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-09	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-19	113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO VERIFY THAT THE FUSE AND JUMPER SETTINGS FOR THE REMOTE ENGINE START CONTROL MODULE ARE SET FOR THE APPLICABLE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY, HOW TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THESE SETTINGS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-12-01	111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES HYUNDAI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL(+). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-01	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY HYUNDAI: TO HELP PROTECT BATTERY FROM OVERCHARGING, AN ELECTRICAL POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE TO REGULATE ALTERNATOR LOAD, AND PLACES ON ENGINE TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY. MODEL 2010-2012 SANTA FE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-01	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-04-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE OF SOME 3.5L VEHICLES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE HYUNDAI: 2010-2012 SANTA FE : SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR CERTAIN 3.5L VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR 4WD OF AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2010-2012 SANTA FE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPDATE SOFTWARE FOR 4WD OF AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2010-2012 SANTA FE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM 12/18/2012 TO 04/24/2012, ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

1 Recalls for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

9 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

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