How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?

NHTSA has 16 steering complaints for the 2012 Santa Fe, which is about 5% of the 353 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for steering on the 2012 Santa Fe.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2012 Santa Fe?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 44,332 miles.

Did any 2012 Santa Fe steering complaints involve a crash?

Yes, NHTSA records one crash among the 16 steering complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.

How does the 2012 Santa Fe compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2012 model's 5% share is lower than 2011 (11%) and 2013 (16%), which had higher shares of steering-related complaints among their totals.

2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, about 5% of its 353 total complaints for the year. One crash was reported, no fires or injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 44,332 miles. No steering-related recalls are on file for this model year.

Steering complaints: 16; 5% of 353
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,332 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling or losing power at low speeds, which cuts out power steering and makes the car hard to turn.
Some drivers describe the steering wheel locking up mid-turn on regular streets, leaving them unable to steer normally.
Others report loss of power steering happening together with loss of braking, sometimes while turning at intersections or highway speeds.
A recurring complaint describes a scraping noise from the steering wheel when turning, which the dealer called normal despite the owner not experiencing it before.
Several owners report the steering and stalling problem recurring multiple times over months, sometimes going away and then returning.

When 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2013, latest Dec 14, 2020.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Dec 2020; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Santa Fe model year

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

20057 (3%)
20064 (4%)
200738 (6%)
200814 (3%)
200917 (5%)
20108 (3%)
201120 (11%)
201216 (5%)
201395 (16%)
201452 (11%)
20156 (2%)
20163 (1%)
201727 (3%)
20188 (7%)
201912 (6%)
20206 (3%)
20211 (1%)
20223 (2%)
20233 (1%)
20243 (2%)
20255 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?: NHTSA has 16 steering complaints for the 2012 Santa Fe, which is about 5% of the 353 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for steering on the 2012 Santa Fe.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2012 Santa Fe?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 44,332 miles.
Did any 2012 Santa Fe steering complaints involve a crash?: Yes, NHTSA records one crash among the 16 steering complaints for this model year, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2012 Santa Fe compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2012 model's 5% share is lower than 2011 (11%) and 2013 (16%), which had higher shares of steering-related complaints among their totals.