The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV for a fastener became loose in the steering shaft, resulting in a complete loss of steering capability.

The issue is a fastener in the lower steering column, causing the steering shaft to come part and drivers to lose control of the vehicle. If this happens, the driver will lose all steering control.

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe was 22 months-old and had 33,000 miles on the clock. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

The entry-level version of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has a starting price of $24,450 excluding an $825 delivery and will arrive in showrooms later this summer.

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4-liter engine that produces 190 hp (141 kW / 192 PS), which delivers an estimated 23 mpg city / 33 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined with the FWD setup. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L come equipped with standard 17-inch wheels; Bluetooth connectivity; a 6-speaker audio system; power windows and locks; curtain and driver's knee airbags; Assist Control and Downhill Brake Control.

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that generates 264 hp (196 kW / 267 PS) and 269 lb.-ft. As standard, 19-inch alloy wheels; chrome-tipped exhaust pipes; a push button start and color LCD trip computer. In the FWD setup, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0L has a base price of $27,700, again not including D&H.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Price:

1. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4 liter FWD: $24,450.


2. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4 liter AWD: $26,200.


3. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Turbo FWD: $27,700.


4. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Turbo AWD: $29,450.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Photos

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