2010 Hyundai Santa Fe body problems

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Body · VA

The vehicle is a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe with about 157,000 miles. Hyundai issued Service Campaign 947 (TSB 17-01-005) for underbody corrosion on 2007–2010 Santa Fe models, but the campaign was never performed on this vehicle. When the vehicle was taken to an authorized Hyundai dealer, the dealer inspected it and found the frame rusted out in multiple places, with extensive holes. The dealer also told me that some of the main parts listed in the campaign bulletin need to be replaced. A separate independent inspection found a hole in the unibody and noted it would fail a state safety inspection. I am concerned that corrosion this severe in the frame and unibody could compromise the vehicle’s structural integrity and the safety of its occupants and others on the road. I do not know whether other vehicles are similarly affected, but the campaign covers a large population of this model. The problem has been confirmed by an authorized dealer and by an independent shop, and both have photos. The vehicle is at the dealer now and is available for inspection. The dealer is submitting its findings to Hyundai Motor America for review, and I have a case open with Hyundai Customer Care. I received no warning lights or messages before this was found. The rust was found during inspection.

Filed May 1, 2023 · Body, Tires · 70,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed and excessive amount of corrosion on the subframe. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed May 10, 2022 · Body · FL

The back driver side child safety lock is stuck between on and off and the door will not open. I am an Uber driver. If there was an accident a passenger might get trapped inside.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Body, Transmission · CA

When traveling at different speeds and upon acceleration there's loss of power for a split second, and then it's bumping real hard. It can be described as a bumping noise, clunking noise or thumping noise. More likely to happen between 50-70 MPH. Also, the passenger back door lock has been working off and on. It finally has stopped opening the door entirely. I've taken it to the dealer and they have yet to diagnose an issue after two inspections. As of 7/21/20 the vehicle is still having these issues.

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Body · 153,000 miles · CA

The passenger rear door works off and on. Some days it opens and some days it doesn't and there is no damage to the door handle or the door itself. For the past month is has totally gave up on opening at all and there is still no damage to the handle or the door.

Filed Oct 16, 2018 · Body · 65,000 miles · NJ

In 2013 the drivers side rear door actuator mechanism was replaced (warranty). In october 2018, the front drivers side door actuator mechanism was replaced, and the passenger side rear door actuator mechanism was replaced. Could not open door from the inside or outside.

Filed Jun 23, 2018 · Body · OH

The driver side door will not lock when shutting the door there for you can not open the drivers door with the outside handle. You need to open the door from the inside and lock the door before you shut it or it will not stay shut.

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Body · 70,000 miles · TN

While driving one morning, suddenly the passenger door just opened on its own. We could not get it to latch at all. I had to ride holding the door closed until we could get home to get bungee cords to hold it closed. This happened on a busy city street just going straight. And again when we turned, but we anticipated it and held the door shut. So l took it to the dealer the next morning (monday), and they said it was a door actuator and latch assembly. No vehicle should ever have a door that cannot latch! This is a terrifying incident. When they had to order the part, I told them to fix the door where it would not open when driving to and from work the next day. Didn't work. Going down the interstate with the door flopping back and forth--enough to allow fumes inside the vehicle and the dome light to remain on is not safe!!! After exiting the interstate during rush hour traffic, I grabbed the bungee cord that was inside and held the door closed while I drove the rest of the way home about 35 MPH. I will have three more trips on this interstate-home tonight, to and from the dealer/work tomorrow, and hopefully it will be repaired. They say two other doors also need actuators. (to the tune of $400 each!) this should never happen on a modern day car.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 40,000 miles · VA

I bought this car with 40k miles on it and it now has 63k miles. Since I have had it, I have replaced the radio display, speaker, driver side window controls, starter and a recall on the airbags. The clear coat is also coming off all the door handles and it is fading the paint. I notified hyundai and they did not address any issue.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Body · 196,390 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai santa fe. The vehicle was serviced under a manufacturers recall where the dealer replaced the automatic transaxle oil cooler hoses and the clamps but the failure recurred. The contact stated that while making a turn, an abnormal thumping noise was heard. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spring protector and the elastic sealant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 196,390.