Sell your 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe for cash

The 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is a SUV that came with a choice of 2.4L 4-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl engines. At 25 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy17–19 city / 21–26 highway / 18–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: Santa Fe 2WD, Santa Fe 4WD
Age25 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 25 years old, most of a 2001 Santa Fe's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Santa Fe. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the suspension, typically around 138,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2001 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SuspensionJul 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V435000

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model Year 2001-2006 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from March 31, 2000, through February 15, 2006, that are registered and operated, or which were originally sold and registered, in the following 20 "salt belt" states and the District of Columbia: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois…

Risk: 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.

SuspensionApr 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V123000

Hyundai is recalling 83,355 my 2001-2003 Santa Fe vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin…

Risk: If the corrosion is allowed to progress, the rear trailing arm may fracture while driving, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

EquipmentDec 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V520000

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Risk: The tire pressure labels do not contain the information required by the standard.

Electrical SystemJan 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V030000

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter v-6 engines, improperly manufactured crankshaft position sensors (cps) were installed. The cps cases were improperly manufactured and did not meet dimensional specifications. Internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in…

Risk: A damaged cps capacitor could result in engine stalling.

Common 2001 Santa Fe problems

Owners have filed 209 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe with NHTSA. 4 reports involved a crash and 4 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 2 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Suspension38
  • Suspension29
  • Engine and Engine Cooling11
  • Engine and Engine Cooling11
  • Power Train11
  • Electrical System10

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Suspension138,000 mi
  • Suspension110,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling61,000 mi
  • Power Train85,000 mi
  • Electrical System113,000 mi

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 135 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Power Train16
  • Engine and Engine Cooling12
  • Power Train11
  • Electrical System10
  • Power Train8
  • Service Brakes8

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2025 · 25-BD-012H TSB

    This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog l

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2024 · 24-BD-001H

    This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2023 · 23-EM-005H

    This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2023 · 23-BD-007H

    Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust,

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.

SuspensionEA08023 · opened Oct 2008, closed Apr 2009Led to recall 09V123000

Rear trailing arm corrosion failure

In a letter dated april 14, 2009, Hyundai-kia america technical center, inc (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall of approximately 85,000 model year (my) 2001 through 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles manufactured prior to january 27, 2003, that are registered and operated in the following salt bel

SuspensionPE08040 · opened Jul 2008, closed Oct 2008

Rear suspension trailing arm failure

In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation (odi) during this preliminary evaluation, Hyundai provided odi with 15 allegations of corrosion failure of the left- and/or right-rear suspension trailing arm.three of the 15 consumers alleged a loss of vehicle control as a result

Engine and Engine CoolingPE02012 · opened Jan 2002, closed Aug 2002

Engine seizure

There is no summary currently available

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Selling a 2001 Santa Fe: questions

How much is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2001 Santa Fe that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2001 Santa Fes that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2001 Santa Fe with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2001 Santa Fe?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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