Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FETransport Canada Recall #2011178
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine and automatic transmission, the right axle intermediate shaft may suffer excessive wear due to a misalignment with the right side output gear. Continued use in this condition could cause a whirring/whining noise to develop, and eventual transmission damage, which could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion. Lost propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the intermediate shaft and right side output gear.
1,748 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R0068Updated June 10, 2026