There's a reall on this vehicle that I just purchased the description says: front coil spring protector installation how can this issue be resolved? This issue should been taking care of and reported to you guys but obviously it hasn't. So I need to know is it still available to be free of charge or do I have to come out of pocket to get this repaired? Or can I still go to a hyandai dealer for free repairs? I'm not sure of the notification date. So in the box below I'll put this year and date
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe: broken coil spring
5 of the 209 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe describe broken coil spring.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Broken coil spring by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that both front coil springs fractured without warning and had been replaced by the dealer (hyundai east, 11200 e central ave, wichita, ks 67206, (316) 977-7800). In addition, while driving at a low rate of speed, the rear lower control arm fractured on the driver's side. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact experienced a failure with the crankshaft sensor. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in any recall campaigns. The vehicle continued to exhibit the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the rear driver side wheel leaned inward into the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the rear coil spring of the suspension was rusted and corroded. Friendship honda in johnson city, tenessee was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 108,000. *tt johnson city hyundai repaired for free. Traded it in 12/29/17. Updated 8/14/18
Rear trailing on on both sides have corroded through. Driver side rear control case has disintegrated, passenger side is severely corroded. - march 18, 2010: vehicle had service preformed on to address "recall #090 rear trailing arms and front sub-frame corrosion treatment", rust preventative v and plug kit service performed by dealer. - may 16, 2012: vehicle had subfame replaced due to rust hole at right front lower control arm connection, replacement of rack & pinion and transfer case for $2777. - dec 12, 2014: vehicle had service performed to address "tsb# 14-01-141-1 - front coil spring protector. There is a fault with how the recalls and service requirements have been issued with this vehicle. If the recall and prescribed service were properly done, having to replace the front sub-frame just over 2 years of having service to prevent sub-frame corrosion performed would not have been required. The sub-frame was so damaged that the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. Nor would 4 months after having recall service performed and vehicle inspected by dealer, the rear control case and arms have completely failed making the car not only unsafe to drive but not even drivable now because the rear driver side wheel is positioned at an angle with structural support.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the rear passenger side coil spring failed and caused the wheel to bend. The manufacturer filed report number 3632527. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- What is wrong
- 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, 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.
- 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.
Recall number 14V435000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling 83,355 my 2001-2003 santa fe vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the rear trailing arms, which could lead to thinning or perforation of the rear trailing arm steel. Owners may see or feel slight to moderate changes in vehicle operation which will increase if the vehicle is not repaired. These changes include a lowering of vehicle height that can lead to tire misalignment and steering pull. Owners may also notice a creaking sound.
- Risk
- If the corrosion is allowed to progress, the rear trailing arm may fracture while driving, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear trailing arms for internal corrosion damage. If specified levels of corrosion damage are found, the rear trailing arms will be replaced. Rear trailing arms that do not require replacement will have drainage holes added and will be treated with rust-proofing material to arrest the corrosion process. Inspection, treatment and replacement procedures will be conducted at no cost to owners. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 09V123000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe coil spring
Is broken coil spring a common problem on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
5 of 209 owner complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (2%) mention broken coil spring. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
Ball joint 31Stalling 21Jerking 12Loss of power 9Won't start 8Check engine light 6Hesitation 6Power steering loss 5
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