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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 7% of that year's 258 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 65,000, and no related recall is listed for this component. The most repeated pattern is broken front coil springs.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
7% of 258
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front coil springs snap, sometimes damaging or shredding the adjacent tire and producing a loud bang or clanking noise while driving.
  • Tire pressure monitoring system warning light cycles on and off intermittently, with dealers unable to resolve the issue over multiple visits.
  • Rear tires show uneven cupping wear that owners attribute to worn or defective rear suspension components.
  • Owners report loud clanking or rattling noises from the rear end or over bumps at various speeds.
  • A tie rod failure was reported that owners connected to a crash.
  • Vehicle shakes noticeably when braking, which some owners describe as feeling like the front end could come apart.

When 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2011, latest Jan 20, 2024.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2011May 2012Apr 2014May 2015Aug 2016Apr 2018Mar 2019Nov 2023
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jan 2024; peak May 2023 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

  1. 201017 (7%)
  2. 201118 (10%)
  3. 201222 (6%)
  4. 201340 (7%)
  5. 201413 (3%)
  6. 20155 (2%)
  7. 20164 (2%)
  8. 201711 (1%)
  9. 20181 (1%)
  10. 20194 (2%)
  11. 20209 (4%)
  12. 20211 (1%)
  13. 20225 (3%)
  14. 20236 (3%)
  15. 20249 (6%)
  16. 202521 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does NHTSA show for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this component for the 2010 model year, making up 7% of the 258 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for suspension or coil spring problems on the 2010 Santa Fe?
The data provided lists no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires component on the 2010 Santa Fe.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 Santa Fe?
The median mileage at failure for this component is 65,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Broken front coil springs are the most frequently described failure in owner complaints, sometimes damaging the tire next to the broken spring.
Did the suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.