2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. Newest first.
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 salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision crash or the side impact airbag to deploy in a side collision crash; severe injury or death could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's ocs will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. the recall began on december 6, 2005. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
On certain vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (ocs) the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify certain small children seated on the front edge of the seat as an adult.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The possibility of misclassification of certain small children as an adult may allow the right front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision crash or the side impact airbag to deploy in a side collision crash; severe injury or death could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure that the vehicle's ocs will properly classify certain small children when seated on the front edge of the seat and will disable the right front airbags. dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit to provide an increased margin for recognition of certain small children. the recall began on december 21, 2005. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Owner complaints
216 complaints18 involved a crash14 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
While merging onto the freeway, the accelerator pedal got stuck to the floor with the throttle wide open. The brakes and emergency brake were ineffective. Measures had to be taken to drive off of the road into ice plant, we we were able to turn off the engine. Further inspection revealed a…
While merging onto the freeway, the accelerator pedal got stuck to the floor with the throttle wide open. The brakes and emergency brake were ineffective. Measures had to be taken to drive off of the road into ice plant, we we were able to turn off the engine. Further inspection revealed a missing grommet at the wall where the throttle cable passes through to connect to the gas pedal. Furthermore, the plastic around the throttle cable was cracked, which allows for the throttle cable and pedal to push through and get snagged. This could have ended horrifically. We are lucky to be alive.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Lock
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to open while using the tailgate handle. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying
- Air bags
The airbag light stays on constantly - mechanic says it's the switch in the passenger seat belt and they encounter this problem with this vehicle all the time. Prevents the airbag from deploying if not repaired.
- Air bags
The Air Bag light stays on and from my research the air bag will not work in an accident.
- Air bags · Air bags › Srs malfunction warning lamp/light
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
- Air bags
Airbag light is constantly on from the time I start the car, until I turn it off, mechanic stated it was the passenger seatbelt buckle switch. I've seen many posts online about the same exact thing happening to them. It poses a safety threat, as the airbags are not going to go off.
- Electrical system
Emergency brake light does not turn off even when not used, since I finalized the vehicle when I fill the gas tank up the car doesn’t want to start unless you rev the engine giving it some power, recently the vehicle has been not turning off after keys out of ignition unless pressing on the gas to kick start the engine turn off.
- Unknown or other
A car in front of me lost control and I braked to avoid an accident but the car turned and had no stability, forcing me to maneuver it to avoid crashing by leaning on my neck.
- Electrical system · Service brakes · Steering
I have been getting electrical shocks from my car around the well of the drivers side. I have been told that there are 7 service bullitans on the car. I have had to go to urgent care and the emergency room over this and the doctor was worried that I may have nerve damage to my foot over this. I…
I have been getting electrical shocks from my car around the well of the drivers side. I have been told that there are 7 service bullitans on the car. I have had to go to urgent care and the emergency room over this and the doctor was worried that I may have nerve damage to my foot over this. I was told that this was related to the accelerator control/engine control module. I have been trying to get help with this and hyundai will not return my calls. I have wound up in the hospital over this and feel that this IS highly unfair. This IS dangerous.
- Air bags · Seat belts
Drivers chest seat belt IS loose and the sensor in the seat belt you snap and lock it in place makes the "air bag" light for the driver only come on. I've had it diagnosed and checked by a licensed mechanic, and was told the seat belt IS defected, and currently, as long as the "air bag" light…
Drivers chest seat belt IS loose and the sensor in the seat belt you snap and lock it in place makes the "air bag" light for the driver only come on. I've had it diagnosed and checked by a licensed mechanic, and was told the seat belt IS defected, and currently, as long as the "air bag" light remains on, even if they turned it off, the drivers air bag would not deploy if impacted hard enough in vehicle collision. The air bag IS okay and in working condition, its the sensors in the seat belts in the driver's seat that are out of date. The "red light" remains on from the time I start the vehicle and its in park, idling, moving, up until we are back idling, and the engine IS off. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
While backing out of garage throttle stuck nearly causing a major accident. Faulty tps seen many with same complaints..
- Air bags
The air bag indicator light in the instrument cluster stays on all the time when the ignition key IS turned on. this indicates there IS a problem with air bag system and needs further evaluation. because the indicator light IS on, poses a significant risk for occupant safety during a crash event.
- Air bags
Airbag light comes on for a while, then it goes out changes sometimes in motion or parked, never been deployed.
- Air bags
Air bag light stays on
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 05v450000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to sheehy hyundai of waldorf (located at 2910 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 05v450000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to sheehy hyundai of waldorf (located at 2910 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 812-3318) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 187,880. *Tr consumer stated issue was reported in 2010/11. It IS also related to buckle seat belt. The vehicle was still under warranty. Consumer called the dealer and they agreed that they have the name of the consumer but their system can't retrieve service details. The light IS still on for air bag. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
Me and my wife experienced a sudden unintended acceleration with our 2005 hyundai santa fe while driving. Please help. I went to hyundai dealer and said that no indicator or engine light on.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Gas tank has corrosion and mechanic confirms the tank IS leaking gasoline due to the corrosion!!!!
- Air bags · Structure › Body
The air bag light turns on an off, this IS a big safety issue, I feel insecure in this vehicle, I don't think the air bags would work in the event of an accident. need attention in the matter
- Air bags
The air bag light has been on for a few weeks. I went online and discovered that there are numerous complaints regarding the air bag light. There are also different reasons for this occurrence. IS there a recall for this issue?
- Air bags · Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that when she turned the vehicle on, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and remained on. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that a code of b1513: passenger seat belt displayed…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that when she turned the vehicle on, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and remained on. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that a code of b1513: passenger seat belt displayed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
- Air bags
I took my car to get checked after a air bag light came on at the dealership. After their diagnostic they want to charge me $2500 to fix a seat belt buckle and a sensor under the occupant seat. I have had this car under a year and do not have the type of income to correct this asap. The light IS…
I took my car to get checked after a air bag light came on at the dealership. After their diagnostic they want to charge me $2500 to fix a seat belt buckle and a sensor under the occupant seat. I have had this car under a year and do not have the type of income to correct this asap. The light IS keeping me from getting my car inspected which in the long run can cost me my job. I called the phone number here provided here to be told 61 cases have been reported with the same complaint. This needs to be recalled. This IS the second problem I have had with this car,the first being a recall on the coil springs. I was driving when this light came on.
- Exterior lighting · Service brakes
When I apply the brake, it feels like the ABS on steroids kicks in, on dry pavement, (this was after I had new brakes installed) I ended up having two new sets of brakes installed. had it to the dealership for the same issue after they put the 'factory brakes' installed for the same issue and…
When I apply the brake, it feels like the ABS on steroids kicks in, on dry pavement, (this was after I had new brakes installed) I ended up having two new sets of brakes installed. had it to the dealership for the same issue after they put the 'factory brakes' installed for the same issue and they looked at me like I am crazy, so they greased what they could and said if it kept doing it to bring it back. this was oct 2017. it was good for a while and then started up in november and again in december about once a week. I bought a new 2018 elantra and gave the santa fe to my grandsons. they came over and said 'grandma, what's up with the brakes' they finally knew what I meant. When driving on dry pavement, in the city, putting on brakes coming to a light then the ABS kicks in. I put in a complaint to the consumers affairs at hyundai. they told me to take it to a dealer and have them check it. my grandsons took it over to the same place and an older man drove it (keep in mind it does not do it all the time) and he said he could feel something and said it was the master cylinder and it would cost $800 to bleed the lines and put a new master cylinder in. well, the brakes don't give out and they do not go all the way to the floor ' they act like ABS on steroids. so if I have them replace the master cylinder for $800, plus whatever, and it still does it, then what? I see others are having the same trouble ' what IS up hyundai? Sounds like this IS happening to others too. :/ this started about june 2017 and sporadically until now. Few times a month and now more . for the lighting - the front headlight goes out once a year like clockwork and the interior light IS only half on.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Gas IS leaking out of of the car the gas tank IS bad I was driving the car and it stopped
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator sporadically illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to o'brien hyundai (2850 colonial blvd, fort myers, fl 33966, (239) 277-1222) where the contact was informed that the part…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator sporadically illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to o'brien hyundai (2850 colonial blvd, fort myers, fl 33966, (239) 277-1222) where the contact was informed that the part was unavailable for the air bag and it was on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 109,769.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251285This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
- 10247189This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235566Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
- 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 10196546Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10160098This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
- 10128154This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
- 10128153This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
- 10128119This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
- 10128118This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causing loss of power steering assist and electrical system charging.
- 10082455"The pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the pcm/tcm adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality. If the procedure IS not performed, the transmission may experience a shift flare or harsh shift. H replace automatic transaxle or pcm/tcm h reprogram or exchange a pcm/tcm from another vehicle"
- 10067807Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060631Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10059631Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10032908Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated; transaxle held in 3RD gear fail safe.
- 10030984Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the above mentioned conditions. Malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated; impossible engine start in p or n.
- 10029106Hyundai: radiator fan motor connector service part. Vehicles may exhibit an overheating engine and inoperative a/c.
- 10024542Trailer hitch wiring harness replacement procedure (campaign 082).
- 10022202Tailgate garnish contacts the tailgate. Procedures to repair if contact has occured.
- 10020912Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) list.
- 10020878Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
- 10019637ABS pump self-check noise.
- 10018696Digital compass does not calibrate correction procedure ( campaign T17).
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