Wheel Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 110 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (104 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
104
Wheel Bolts problems
5
Hub problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

The Wheel problem

I had a flat tire. When I recently bought the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid, I did not think to ask about a spare tire, they have been standard on every car I bought in the past. However, this car did not have one and I had a flat tire.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 25-30 mph on a gravel road during rainy weather conditions the rear passenger side tire came off. The contact drove onto the emergency lane. He called the dealer where he purchased the vehicle and it was towed to the dealer.   Read details...

The Hub problem

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side front wheel detached without warning. The wheel bearing and hub were replaced by owner. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.   Read details...




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