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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
475 complaints filed by owners for this model year (41 involving a crash, 19 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD?
Owners have filed 475 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD (2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD) an overall 3-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.