10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,224 miles

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problem #6

Oct 152021

Santa Fe

  • miles
Airbags for the ENTIRE car did not deploy in a car accident that rendered the car inoperable. Vehicle was going 40mph and nothing. There were NO service lights on or any issues prior to the accident. This resulted in contusions and a sprained neck.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 052020

Santa Fe

  • 184,000 miles
The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe was involved in a vehicle accident where the front end hit a guardrail on a rural highway. The guardrail was crush, and the impact spun the car around 180 degrees. None of the air bags deployed upon impact, but the entire front end of the car was affected during the wreck. Pending notification if car is totaled.

- Chuckey, TN, USA

problem #4

Aug 012018

Santa Fe

  • 107,000 miles
The airbag light stays on even after it was reset by the dealership.

- Monroe, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 312015

Santa Fe

  • miles
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving 28 mph, an oncoming vehicle inadvertently crossed into the contact's lane. As a result, a head on collision occurred. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured neck, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Little Falls, NJ, USA

problem #2

Feb 052014

Santa Fe

  • 15,000 miles
TL- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and coming upon a red light, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes. The contact indicated that while pressing the break pedal the vehicle initially slowed down but the vehicle would not stop causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene. The contact also indicated that the airbags did not deploy during the crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 15,000. Jft

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 022013

Santa Fe 4-cyl

  • 37,347 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The driver's air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 37,347...updated 01-10-14

- Springfield, GA, USA