Is the 2010 HYUNDAI Santa Fe safe to drive?

The 2010 HYUNDAI Santa Fe has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall for the 2010 HYUNDAI Santa Fe? (Campaign #11V261000)

Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the engine to the transmission, might have a problem with a part called the intermediate shaft. It could be misaligned, causing wear and tear, and eventually some noise and damage to the transmission. If the transmission gets damaged, your car might lose power, which could lead to an accident. Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will replace the damaged parts, specifically the right side output gear and intermediate shaft, so you can drive safely and quietly again.

NHTSA Campaign 11V261000 Recall Details

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

What Happened

Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the engine to the transmission, might have a problem with a part called the intermediate shaft. It could be misaligned, causing wear and tear, and eventually some noise and damage to the transmission.

Risk if Unfixed

If the transmission gets damaged, your car might lose power, which could lead to an accident.

Free Fix

Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will replace the damaged parts, specifically the right side output gear and intermediate shaft, so you can drive safely and quietly again.

Campaign 11V261000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Affected Vehicles