Recalls ·2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD; the most frequently affected component is engine. Owners filed 353 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints353
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

EngineCampaign 20V746000 · 01 Dec 2020

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Risk: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

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.

Engine26 · 65%
Electrical system10 · 25%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Suspension3 · 8%
Structure2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

20221
202317
20249
20258
20265

From owner complaints

coincidentally after 11-months after a software update for that knock sensor now I do have a problem with that knock sensor by having to be replaced. Total cost of repair: $643.90 (Vehicle broke down, my SUV went into limp mode meaning loss of power/acceleration, I needed a tow. The engine malfunction indicator light…

Electrical system · Apr 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

NHTSA Recall #20V746000 2012 Hyundai Sonata Manufacture Recall #198 Connecting Rod Bearing failure leading to possible road side fire. Possible risk of injury or death. Hyundai has been contacted twice about recall. Claim they have no responsibility to comply with recall. They closed the dealership where the car was…

Engine · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

My 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe caught fire on October 29, 2025. Prior to this, the dealership completed one recall but left another open. Hyundai denied my claim and refused to provide the inspection report. I am filing this complaint because I believe the incomplete recall may be related and I want NHTSA to review the…

Engine · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My engine caught on fire in the middle of the night ([XXX] on [XXX]). The fire department was called by my building’s security and they came to put out the fire. The security footage shows that the car engine caught on fire for no apparent reason. The fire department did not identify any foul play or vandalism nor did…

Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20014
20024
20034
20043
20053
20061
20079
20086
20093
20103
20113
20121
20133
20143

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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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