2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, 6% of that year's 353 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 91,912 miles, and one crash was reported. No related recalls are listed for this model year.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 22
- 6% of 353
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 91,912 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front coil springs rust and break, allowing the spring to rub against the tire and cause scraping noise while driving.
- Front struts and strut mounts corrode and snap, producing loud clanking noises and a pulling sensation to one side.
- Tires blow out or shred on the road, in one case causing the vehicle to spin before the tire came off the rim.
- Kumho-brand original tires develop sidewall cracking as early as 23,000 miles despite proper maintenance.
- Owners report Hyundai declining to cover strut and spring repairs once the vehicle is outside the warranty period.
When 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 30, 2013, latest Mar 26, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA show for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2012 model year, which is 6% of the 353 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Santa Fe's suspension or coil springs?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this component area on the 2012 Santa Fe.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Santa Fe?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints is 91,912 miles.
- Did any suspension or tire issues lead to crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to this component area for the 2012 Santa Fe, with no fires or injuries reported.
- How does the 2012 Santa Fe compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2012 Santa Fe's 22 complaints and 6% share are lower than 2011 (10%) and 2013 (40 complaints, 7%), but higher than later years like 2016 through 2019.