Recall Alert: 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

The recall, which is similar to the recent recall of the 2011 Kia Sorento, affects front-wheel-drive models equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and an automatic transmission. In these vehicles, the intermediate shaft may be misaligned with the right-side output gear. This could lead to a whirring or whining noise and excessive wear. Continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition could cause the loss of motive power (steering and braking systems are not affected) and increase the risk of a crash.

The vehicles in the recall were built between Oct. 15, 2009 and March 5, 2010. You can check your vehicle’s build date on a sticker located on the driver-side doorjamb.

Owners will be notified next month. Dealers will replace the right-side output gear and intermediate shaft for free. For more info, call Hyundai at 800-633-5151 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.