2011 Hyundai Santa Fe problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 22 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).

Q: How much is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Comparable 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $8,400–$15,600, typically around $11,700 (from 144 vehicles).

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance

Safety recalls3

Owner complaints181

Combined22 mpg

Typical price$11,700

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls 3

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #11E040000 · 06/10/2011

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.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #13V113000 · 01/04/2013

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper NHTSA Campaign #10V613000 · 09/12/2010

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2010. SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AT 1-800-243-7766.

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.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Exterior Lighting

Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg

City20 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Low

$8,400

Typical price

$11,700

High

$15,600

From 144 comparable 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000

Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,700

Total$21,700

Per mile$0.29

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 ($11,700) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,995), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe trims & engines on record

Trims

GLS · Limited · SE · GL(Middle-low grade) · GLS(Middle grade) · TOP (High)

Engines

2.4L · 3.5L 6-cyl

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles on record

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, structure, suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 22 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Comparable 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $8,400–$15,600, typically around $11,700 (from 144 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.