2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 159 on record.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls 3
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
Fix: CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2…
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WH…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI'S CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,162) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,109), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe trims & engines on record
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles on record
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMSHDAG6AH345250
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB8AH351083
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB3AH383598
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSGDABXAH376864
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB0AH395935
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMSHDAG5AH345434
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMSHDAGXAH356056
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB2AH348938
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB3AH400335
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited5NMSK4AG6AH394496
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSGDABXAH335649
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSGDAB2AH406312
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB3AH390695
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMSH4AG6AH369323
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB8AH382205
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSGDAB5AH351662
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSGDABXAH366674
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB0AH377502
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMSHDAG6AH352571
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE5NMSH4AG2AH333371
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB2AH392521
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSGDAB0AH401190
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB3AH408791
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS5NMSG3AB3AH380345
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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe — frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Based on 256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 27 highway).
How much is a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?
Comparable 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $8,000–$12,750, typically around $10,162 (from 156 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.