How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, which is 7% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for this year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Santa Fe is 18,000 miles.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, with no fires and no injuries reported.

How does the 2010 Santa Fe compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2010 model's 7% share is on the higher end among Santa Fe years in this dataset, matched only by 2013 and 2020, and below the 17% share seen in 2022.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 7% of the 258 total complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 18,000. One crash was linked to this area, no fires or injuries, and there are no related recalls for this issue.

Fuel System complaints: 19; 7% of 258
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine losing all power at highway speed, forcing the car to coast to the shoulder before restarting.
Some owners describe a fuel smell after the car is shut off and restarted within an hour, along with an intermittent long crank.
Several owners report stalling at low speed, especially while idling at a traffic light or turning, with the engine sometimes catching back up on its own.
Owners describe a hesitation when accelerating from a stop that is followed by a sudden surge of power, which they call dangerous in traffic or parking situations.
One owner reported stalling multiple times within 25 minutes while slowing to a stop, with the dealer unable to identify the cause.

When 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 25, 2010, latest Jan 5, 2021.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Jan 2021; peak Jul 2010 (1).

Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201019 (7%)
20118 (4%)
201212 (3%)
201342 (7%)
201432 (6%)
201513 (5%)
20169 (4%)
201761 (6%)
20185 (5%)
201912 (6%)
202015 (7%)
202110 (6%)
202233 (17%)
202312 (6%)
20243 (2%)
20255 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 19 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, which is 7% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for this year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2010 Santa Fe is 18,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2010 Santa Fe compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2010 model's 7% share is on the higher end among Santa Fe years in this dataset, matched only by 2013 and 2020, and below the 17% share seen in 2022.