2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD; the most frequently affected component is suspension — coil springs. Owners filed 106 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints106

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Suspension — Coil springsCampaign 14V435000 · 18 Jul 2014

Problem: 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 Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.

Risk: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags16 · 40%

Vehicle speed control8 · 20%

Suspension7 · 18%

Service brakes4 · 10%

Fuel system3 · 8%

Gasoline3 · 8%

Seat belts3 · 8%

Power train3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20143

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20202

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20252

From owner complaints

got in a roll over accident where the air bags did not deploy and caused serious injuries.
Suspension · Sep 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds and making a right turn, a squealing noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. Also, the vehicle lunged forward when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician discovered that the steering shaft was bent…
Steering · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

The air bag light is constantly on. When i turn the car on the passenger restraint light goes on to show restraint system off.. However when there is nobody sitting in front seat the light goes out and it should stay on
Air bags · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 1/15/16…
Vehicle speed control · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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