Model year guide

2001 Hyundai santa

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Hyundai santa is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

2001 Hyundai santa — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Hyundai santa at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined18–21 mpg
Typical price$1,565

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Hyundai santa recalls 4

Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs NHTSA Campaign #14V435000 · manufacturer #124 · NHTSA lists this under Santa Fe · 18/07/2014

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 “salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Ha…

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #09V123000 · manufacturer #090 · NHTSA lists this under Santa Fe · 16/04/2009

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 83,355 MY 2001-2003 SANTA FE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE W…

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRAILING ARMS FOR INTERNAL CORROSION DAMAGE. IF SPECIFIED LEVELS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE FOUND, THE REAR TRAILING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED. REAR TRAILING ARMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WILL HAVE DRAINAGE HOLES ADDED AND WILL BE TREATED WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #03V520000 · manufacturer #064 · NHTSA lists this under Santa Fe · 18/12/2003

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Fix: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Electrical System:starter Assembly NHTSA Campaign #03V030000 · manufacturer #049 · NHTSA lists this under Santa Fe · 02/01/2003

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINES, IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORS (CPS) WERE INSTALLED. THE CPS CASES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Hyundai santa MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,400
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume31 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2001 Hyundai santa worth?

Low
$1,000
Typical price
$1,565
High
$2,700

From 10 comparable 2001 Hyundai santa listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Hyundai santa costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,000
Fuel only$17,000
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
177.2 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Curb weight
3,719 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 Hyundai santa. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 3

REAR TRAILING ARM CORROSION FAILURE Closed

IN A LETTER DATED APRIL 14, 2009, HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER, INC (HYUNDAI) NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 THROUGH 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO JANUARY 27, 2003, THAT ARE REGISTERED AND OPERATED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARY…

NHTSA #EA08023 · Suspension · opened Oct 2008 · closed Apr 2009

REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FAILURE Closed

IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) DURING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, HYUNDAI PROVIDED ODI WITH 15 ALLEGATIONS OF CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LEFT- AND/OR RIGHT-REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM. THREE OF THE 15 CONSUMERS ALLEGED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AS A RESULT OF A REAR TRAILING ARM CORROSION FAILURE. SIMILARLY, ODI HAS RECEIVED 12 COMPLAINTS OF REAR TRAILIN…

NHTSA #PE08040 · Suspension · opened Jul 2008 · closed Oct 2008

ENGINE SEIZURE Closed

NHTSA #PE02012 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Jan 2002 · closed Aug 2002

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 125

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 125.

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.

Bulletin 22-EM-010H · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2022

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle’s owner’s manual.  Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions.  Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result…

Bulletin 21-AT-006H · Power Train · May 2021

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

Bulletin 21-EM-003H · Engine And Engine Cooling, Equipment · Mar 2021

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 lamp assembly. Lamp as…

Bulletin 20-BD-014H · Exterior Lighting, Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Jul 2020

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

Bulletin 20-SS-002H(1) · Tires, Wheels · May 2020

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

Bulletin 20-BD-007H-1 · Equipment · May 2020

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.

Bulletin 20-EE-003H · Equipment, Electrical System · Apr 2020

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

Bulletin 20-AT-016H · Power Train, Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Apr 2020

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

Bulletin 20-BD-007H · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Mar 2020

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.

Bulletin 20-SS-001H · Suspension · Feb 2020

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SANTA FE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2001 Hyundai santa trims & engines on record

Trims
fe fwd v6 gls · fe · fe fwd v6 · fe 4x4 v6 lx · fe 4x4 v6
Engines
2.7L

2001 Hyundai santa vehicles on record

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2001 Hyundai santa — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai santa have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 Hyundai santa. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Hyundai santa get?

The 2001 Hyundai santa has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

How much is a 2001 Hyundai santa worth?

Comparable 2001 Hyundai santa listings run roughly $1,000–$2,700, typically around $1,565 (from 10 vehicles).

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