2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 25% of all 106 complaints for this model year. That is #19 highest engine complaint count among 21 Santa Fe model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 54,450 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 26
- 25% of 106
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 54,450 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 27, 2006, latest Jan 29, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe, 25% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 54,450 miles.
- Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has the most engine complaints (701), compared with 26 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.