2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, 32% of all 358 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest engine complaint count among 21 Santa Fe model years. These complaints report 14 crashes, 2 fires, and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 116
- 32% of 358
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 15, 2009, latest May 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, 32% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
- Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has the most engine complaints (701), compared with 116 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.