Hyundai Santa FE Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Hyundai Santa FE across 22 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (14). The words owners use most often: “front wheel” (10% of reports).
- 104wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front wheel: mentioned in 10 of 104 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Hyundai Santa FE wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Santa FE | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Santa FE | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2020 Santa FE | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | 5 |
| 2017 Santa FE | 3 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Santa FE | 3 | 1% | 17,400 |
| 2015 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2014 Santa FE | 5 | 1% | 57,500 |
| 2013 Santa FE | 14 | 2% | 24,000 |
| 2012 Santa FE | 7 | 2% | 23,000 |
| 2011 Santa FE | 4 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2010 Santa FE | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2008 Santa FE | 2 | 0% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Santa FE | 10 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Santa FE | 2 | 1% | 131,000 |
| 2004 Santa FE | 7 | 2% | 161,124 |
| 2003 Santa FE | 13 | 4% | 126,976 |
| 2002 Santa FE | 6 | 4% | 147,000 |
| 2001 Santa FE | 6 | 3% | 114,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the Hyundai Santa FE. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
We bought 2024 Hyundai Sante Fe with 5,000 miles on it in 2025 . The car's factory tires are Pirelli Scorpion 245/45 r21. After about 7,000 miles of driving it an air bubble appeared on the side wall of my back tire. Since the car was bought with 5,000 on it the dealer said it didn't fall under…
I am reporting severe safety risks and inspection fraud on my AWD 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN: [XXX]) caused by Universal Hyundai in Orlando. Inspection Fraud: The dealer falsified safety metrics, marking my brakes as a failing 4mm to push a $659.90 repair (RO# XXX), then passed those exact brakes…
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. They provide a sealant which is supposed to get you to a tire repair…
Hi vibration after 55mph, tire balancing and wheel alignment doesn't help
I have been fighting this issue now for 2 years, vibration while driving interstate speeds, especially right rear seat. I have had tires replaced twice trying to fix balance issue only to find out that one rim will not road force balance correctly, even with tire matched it only reduced road force…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Santa FEs have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about wheels for the Hyundai Santa FE. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Santa FE wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Hyundai Santa FE?
The most frequent phrase is “front wheel”, in 10 of 104 complaints.
Other Hyundai Santa FE problems
- Engine problems (2,428)
- Power Train problems (933)
- Electrical System problems (851)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (756)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (588)
- Air Bags problems (506)
- Service Brakes problems (439)
- Suspension problems (436)
See all Hyundai Santa FE problems.