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2006 Hyundai Santa FE Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about the air bags (26% of complaints, typically around 76,500 miles). It is 25th of 26 Santa FE model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Air bags
28 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 76,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Air bag red light on failed to turn off after first starting the engine (normally it would turn off after about 5 secs after starting the engine) and remained on at regular driving speeds. It never went off regardless of speeds ranging from 0 (standing still) to 70 MPH (the latter speed on interstate highway). It…
Air bag light will not go out. I have reset the alarm code and in it just comes back when someone sits in the passengers seat. This is an issue with a lot of Hyundai sante fe's
Speed control
20 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I have a 2006 Santa FE 6 cyl. Front wheel drive. I purchased the car in 2007 from go Hyundai. The car has run very good, except the surging or acceleration problem. I took it back to the dealer two times specifically for this problem. They said they could find no problem. I took it to a second dealer, planet Hyundai…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa FE. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 1/15/16 the…
Brakes
17 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa FE. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the rear end of the vehicle began to fish-tail uncontrollably. The contact was able to regain control and resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa FE. While driving 7 MPH, the brakes failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Suspension
13 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 84,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
On february 24, 2012 I went out to my car to go to daycare and work my car was lowered to the ground all four tires seem to be flat. I called the closest garage. They towed my car, repaired it for $2028.91. In september 2014., I received a recall from Hyundai for the coil spring. After 6 months correspondence with…
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact was driving less than 5 MPH in reverse in a residential driveway when the vehicle exhibited an loud bang from the exterior. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver side tire was punctured due a fractured coil spring. The vehicle was not…
Electrical
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles.
I was traveling on I-295 and approximately half mile from the exit I needed, my battery light, brake light came on. When I neared the off ramp and slowed down to 60 MPH, I started to turn the steering wheel and it was unresponsive and I had lost power steering. I was able to slow down adequately, and with both hands…
Air bag light keeps coming on and off(every day , several times on a 30-45 mins drive ) on dashboard as I am driving on regular basis .. Seems like airbag won't deploy while light is on , and if there is an accident and light is on I think the driver airbag will not deploy . Hyundai dealers already know the issue and…
Lights
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights.
I am having the same symptoms shown below in my 2006 Hyundai Santa FE. So far I do not see a recall notice from Hyundai. Nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 pe09003 NHTSA action number: pe09003 component: service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light potential number of units affected: 531894 summary: Hyundai is…
Driving back home from work and driver behind notified me that brake lights don't work. I checked all fuses, bulbs and seems okay. I found that the brake light switch is defective. I saw recall on 2007 Hyundai Santa FE but not 2006. Will the dealer will replace my defective brake light switch?
Fuel system
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 38,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Surging. Sometimes when applying brakes, feels like you are also laying on the gas pedal. Other times, when just barely accelerating, it's like taking off at the starting line. Real surging, it's scary. My wife doesn't like driving it because of this problem. The service tech's at the dealer says nothing is wrong…
After engine is warm, about 20 minutes later, there is a gurgling in the fuel tank when the key is turned on (before and after the engine is started). I think it is fuel being returned from the engine. I have had it in two different Hyundai service shops, with the fuel pump replaced twice, and a fuel pressure…
Engine
8 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated that upon start-up, the vehicle would continuously stall. The dealer made repairs to the master cylinder but the repair did not correct the failure. The contact had to continuously attempt to start the engine before it would power on and all of the warning…
I was traveling on I-295 and approximately half mile from the exit I needed, my battery light, brake light came on. When I neared the off ramp and slowed down to 60 MPH, I started to turn the steering wheel and it was unresponsive and I had lost power steering. I was able to slow down adequately, and with both hands…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Hyundai Santa FE recalls
Suspension: coil springs
Risk: If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the coil spring, free of charge. The recall began on october 24, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 124.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 santa fe vehicles manufactured from march 31, 2000, through february 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 âsalt belt" states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. The affected vehicles may experience front coil spring corrosion from road salt, causing the coil spring to fracture and make contact with the tire.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (28 complaints, typically around 76,500 miles); speed control (20 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); brakes (17 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Santa FE have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 18, 2014 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Hyundai Santa FE?
- It is 25th of 26 Santa FE model years by number of complaints, with 106 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.