The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: ENGINE SEIZURE

    NHTSA #PE02012

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: REAR TRAILING ARM CORROSION FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA08023

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE08040

    Status:
    CLOSED

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