Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Suspension (24.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Suspension complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40 · 24.2% | Recalled | Recall 14V435000 · Recall 09V123000 |
| Suspension:rear | 15 · 9.1% | Recalled | Recall 14V435000 · Recall 09V123000 |
| Steering | 15 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 10 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 165 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V435000 · 2014 · reported 07/18/2014
If the front coil spring fractures due to corrosion it could cause the coil spring to make contact with the tire, possibly puncturing the tire and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V123000 · 2009 · reported 04/16/2009
IF THE CORROSION IS ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THE REAR TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V520000 · 2003 · reported 12/18/2003
THE TIRE PRESSURE LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V030000 · 2003 · reported 01/02/2003
A DAMAGED CPS CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V435000 (SUSPENSION). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10663417 — filed 12/10/2014 · SUSPENSION
“TIRE BLOW OUT SERVICE TECH FOUND ROTTED OUT ENGINE CRADLE.”NHTSA complaint 10661208 — filed 11/28/2014 · SUSPENSION
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V123000 (SUSPENSION), THE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 10660134 — filed 11/21/2014 · SUSPENSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 40 of 165 NHTSA complaints (24.2%), followed by suspension:rear (15), steering (15), vehicle speed control (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
165 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V435000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
