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2012 Hyundai Santa FE

NHTSA has received 479 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE, and 49% of them involve engine. Next are electrical system (9%) and cruise control (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
479 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 49% of complaints
Recalls
1
Fuel economy
21 to 23 MPG combined
Safety rating
3 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 479 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE, and 49% of them involve engine. Next are electrical system (9%) and cruise control (8%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE

Recalls

The 2012 Hyundai Santa FE is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE. Combined fuel economy ranges from 21 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 27 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Hyundai Santa FE earned an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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