VehicleVerdict

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe speed control problems

The 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe has 20 speed control complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

20

Speed Control complaints

14%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Speed Control complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact was able to pull over and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated no warning…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 4, 2021 · fire

Common questions

How many speed control complaints does the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe speed control — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.