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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (8%)

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport repair cost distribution

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$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (72%)

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in North Carolina, United States Jun 2018 - Dec 2022
Nov 2022 26000 mi	Recall was taken care of. Additionally a key fob stopped working with the car after replacing the battery. The dealer refused to look at it unless a $75 assessment fee was paid.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Tennessee, United States Feb 2018 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021 40000 mi	Transmister

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Michigan, United States Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Apr 2018 6500 mi	Recall for steering wheel repair for faulty mechanism in the steering system

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 4284 mi US $68	Alignment

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Florida, United States Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022 31000 mi	Rear wheel sensor failed

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022 34720 mi C $235	Had battery replaced

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in South Carolina, United States Dec 2021 - Mar 2023
Aug 2022 65000 mi US $150	Inner tie rod went bad on the passenger side wheel. Replaced the inner and outer tie rod on both sides. Excessive play in the rack & pinion assembly. Noticed when replacing tie-rods. Not significant enough to justify the cost and work of replacing it yet.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in South Carolina, United States Feb 2022 - Mar 2023
Jun 2022 65000 mi US $50	Attempted to tighten bolts on rattling parts. ABS Replacement
Aug 2022 68000 mi US $300	Adjusted rake pads and axles due to squealing and uneven driving.
Mar 2023 70000 mi US $50	Handle for seat adjustments randomly broke off.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 1426 mi	Engine would surge and it felt like no fuel was being fed into the engine. Mechanic drove with me and he explained the transmission was shifting according to my driving. No problems with the transmission or engine.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New York, United States Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
Feb 2017 9100 mi	Powershade motor stopped working. Took 3 trips to dealer to finally fix. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. All covered under warranty and all is working fine now. Powershade motor stopped working. Took 3 trips to dealer to finally fix. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. All covered under warranty and all is working fine now
Sep 2017 13400 mi	Check engine light went on and Bluelink said ECM reported an error. Diagnostic code at dealer was P0303 I believe, which is cylinder #3 misfire. Due to cracked insulator on spark plug at only 13,400 miles. Replaced under warranty.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2017 - Dec 2021
Feb 2018 3720 mi	senser for 2-liter turbo

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Jul 2018 15500 mi	All weather floormats damaged. Replaced under warranty.
Sep 2020 42780 mi	Passenger occupancy sensor replaced under warranty.
Aug 2021 53320 mi	Front camera stopped working. Replaced under warranty.
Jul 2022 61994 mi C $100	Blower motor rattling. Manufacturer's defect. Replaced under warranty

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Connecticut, United States Nov 2016 - Dec 2023
Aug 2023 35000 mi US $120	replaced the original battery

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ohio, United States Jun 2016 - May 2017
Apr 2017 20000 mi	This Santa Fe while on trips with the cruise control set shifts from sixth gear down to 4th gear on the slightest hill. I think it is a cruise control problem because it drives fine when cruise is off.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 3300 mi	Check engine light came on. Repaired small leak.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Florida, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 2400 mi	Liftgate operated incorrectly--it would close automatically the first time I opened it. Second time, no problem.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Quebec, Canada May 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2017 1724 mi	automatic rear door opener malfunctioning. software problem recall for relay
Dec 2017 5766 mi	cracked boot on drive shaft seat belt latch defective . Waiting for part
Feb 2018 8680 mi	seat belt clasp defective. Part arrived and was replaced

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in North Carolina, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022 58000 mi	The weight sensor in the seat failed for for the passenger occupant detection system. This triggered an airbag warning light. Replacing it would be way, way too expensive---repairs were declined.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New York, United States Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
Mar 2016 4000 mi	Stress crack in corner of windshield

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
May 2016 25920 mi C $220	Front windshield assembly had broken seal at top.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017 14880 mi	Had both wheel hubs repaired. One was making noise so both were replaced.
Dec 2021 54560 mi	Motor replacement Hyundai issue, engine burned all oil, running on empty. Recall but not announced.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
Jan 2016 3500 mi	1) GPS system unable to find street and correct province.rn2) GPS system shows highway speed at 100km; should show 120kmrn3) GPS system is 2 versions behind (vehicle purchased 31/08/2015
Jun 2017 18600 mi	turbo oil feed pipe replaced under warranty

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2021
Aug 2021 112000 mi	The engine blew up.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017 10000 mi US $40	Routine oil change.
Dec 2018 17000 mi	Service update of anti knock sensor software. Warranty extended to 120,000 miles as a result of the campaign.
Sep 2020 27500 mi US $110	Replaced the battery as it had lost a cell.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 14880 mi	Twice in 7 days " check engine " goes on. 1st time computer update. Light back on after 2 weeks. 2nd time I'm told needs new catalytic converter. Needs permission from Hyundai to replace. Still waiting.
Aug 2017 18600 mi	Light back on after 2 weeks. New oxygen sensors installed. New catalytic converter installed
Sep 2017 18600 mi	Light came back on after two weeks. New catalytic converter installed, part of the manifold. Fourth attempt to repair.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - Nov 2021
Aug 2017 23820 mi	Full engine failure and replacement due to defective block; metal shavings left over from manufacture clogged oil passages, caused internal connecting rod bearings to fail, which in turn caused severe knocking and, finally, full engine failure. Not subject to recall, though previous model year was. Full warranty coverage, but long repair time due to shortage of engines from manufacturer.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Brunei Darussalam Apr 2016 - Dec 2022
Nov 2017 35960 mi $350	Car was coughing a few times during early morning engine starts. It was coincidentally due for an oil/oil filter change. It was found that the fuel filter was (diesel) fuel filter element was clogged although it only due for change in the next 10000kms. As a precaution, the dealer also check the fuel tank and found water and dirt inside the fuel tank. The dirt also contaminated the fuel pump strainer. Fuel tank and fuel strainer was cleaned - previous fuel tank content (which was full) was discarded. Fuel filter replaced.
Sep 2018 48980 mi	Car was intermittently making a loud clunking noise (observed to be coming from rear axle drive) when reversing and/or when making a rapid acceleration from a full stop. When loud clunking noise was observed, car seems to hesitate to move or accelerate (momentarily - about 1 second hesitation) simultaneously before it continue moving or accelerating. Took car to dealer for diagnosis - dealer found rear axle was prone to jamming (momentarily) intermittently. As car was still under warranty, the required parts needed to be ordered from Hyundai in Korea because the local authorized dealer does not keep stock on items like the rear axle drive. Dealer gave an estimate that the parts will arrive in 3 months or so. In the meantime, dealer told me that the car can be driven but with great care until rear axle drive is replaced
Jan 2019 57350 mi	The car was producing loud knocking "bangs" when starting from a standstill at least a few times. When it does this it seems to hesitate/jolting to move but only momentarily (i.e. less than a second) especially when executing rapid acceleration when exiting out of junctions. Dealer found out that the transfer gear teething (both male and female connections) in the transfer box for both front and rear axle were were gone. The car can still run but the rear wheel drive was not functioning under any driving conditions. Dealer ordered the required parts in Aug 2018 (from Hyundai Korea) only to arrive in Jan 2019. The car was still driveable utilising front wheel drive only. Offending parts were wholly replaced and also including its associated bearings, seals, hydraulic actuators - all covered under original warranty. Apparently this is a known problem for Santa Fe's with AWD. A full wheel alignment (including adjustment of caster and camber parameters) was done as the whole front chassis mounting had to be removed and detached from the vehicle and the engine had to be "hanged" and supported during the repair. Info shared by the dealer, if this repair was made outside warranty coverage it would cost the vehicle owner roughly B$4.5 - 5k including labour. Original vehicle warranty just expired end of March 2019.
Oct 2019 73346 mi $220	The car warning light - "Water in Fuel Tank" illuminated. When it does this, the car goes in safe mode and limp at a maximum of 100km/h and with almost no acceleration. Dealer detached the fuel tank from the car and found evidence of water in the fuel which triggered the warning. The (diesel) fuel tank was thoroughly cleaned. As a precaution, the dealer also replaced the water sensor (in the fuel tank) and the fuel filter. A/C is intermittently warm and cold especially during a hot day. Took the car to an A/C specialist shop - the gas refrigerant was found to still full. The A/C specialist mechanic concluded (from experience) that (normally after 4 years) the A/C bottle (i.e. dryer) and the expansion valve would need replacement if it exhibits this kind of anomaly. Both items were replaced and no further problems with cooling were encountered - repair costs included refilling the A/C system with new refrigerant.
Jan 2020 84320 mi $100	Front Right Brake Slightly Jammed i.e. did not return to its neutral position after braking. This resulted in the brake juddering because of the rotors producing a lot of heat. It was found that one of the two-piston covers was torn. This in-turn resulted in water contaminating the piston with the offending torn cover. Piston covers and seals for both pistons were replaced. Both front brakes - fluid were bled off.
Oct 2020 97960 mi $520	Car A/c making odd smells when A/c is switched on when the engine is running. Found A/c gas leaking from the cooling coil. Part replaced.
Nov 2020 103540 mi $33	Front brake pads replaced
Nov 2022 138260 mi $235	Replaced carbon brushes of alternator and fan belt Battery charging light illuminated on the dashboard. Found fuse has melted. Replaced the fuse on the positive terminal of the battery.
Dec 2022 137640 mi $340	Replaced engine starter motor Battery replaced

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Texas, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017 21000 mi	P0303 Fixed by patching software. Swapped coil 3 to 2. Swapped spark plug 3 to 1.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Illinois, United States Oct 2015 - May 2021
Dec 2015 36000 mi	back up camera was not working properly
Apr 2016 44200 mi	driver side sway bar was replaced under warranty
Jul 2019 96000 mi US $2700	My turbo blew. At the dealership, turbo and intercooler were replaced.
Apr 2021 124000 mi US $40	sway bar links were replaced by the owner

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada May 2014 - Nov 2021
Jun 2016 32240 mi	Door lock actuator on passenger side ceased to function. Actuator was replaced and problem solved.
Jun 2017 45260 mi	Engine developed rod knock, short block replacement.
Aug 2017 50220 mi C $150	Turbo oil drain tube cracked (attributed to engine replacement)

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada Oct 2014 - Dec 2020
Jan 2018 22320 mi C $135	Oil change and factory recalls.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Colorado, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Nov 2014 8300 mi	Turbo was out of spec. The turbo was not engaging due to it being out of spec.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Mar 2015 - May 2017
Feb 2017 11880 mi	replaced the engine

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2018 139000 mi	Fuel filler door would not release/open. Stuck fast. Dealer replaced door mechanism under warranty.
Sep 2021 71000 mi US $100	Windshield washer motor failed & began leaking fluid from reservoir.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alabama, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2019
Mar 2016 22000 mi	Driver side door alignment issue. Stiker adjusted.
Jan 2017 39000 mi	Air bag module faulty. Replaced after extensive diagnostics.
Oct 2017 48000 mi	Fog light assembly. Interrior cap that helps deflect light has fallen out of place inside the fog light housing. Warranty repair. Replace entire assembly. Repair to be completed this week when part arrives. Rear view mirror detached from glass causing cracks. Dealer refused to investigate quality of glass. They said a deficiency in the glass was impossible. Long time customer of this dealership. Dealership management has made significant changes over last couple of years. Not the same dealership it used to be will not be using this location anymore unless absolutely necessary. Paid well known windshield company to replace windshield.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Louisiana, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2014 10000 mi	Groaning/rubbing/shuttering sound noticed when the brake pedal was depressed slowly. Felt by foot as well. Dealer corrected issue by lubricating a rubber boot that covers the brake booster up shaft. Problem solved.
Mar 2016 23000 mi	Abs, stability control, and hill descent control lights illuminated. Passenger rear wheel speed sensor malfunctioned. Part replaced under warranty. No further issues.
May 2016 25000 mi	Abs, brake light, hill descent control light illuminated. Left rear wheel speed sensor replaced and corrected the problem.
Nov 2016 29800 mi	Air not blowing out of front vents. Mode door actuator failure. Will return for replacemnent since part was ordered. 12v power outlet pulled out of housing when removing accessory. Tech simply pushed it back and called it a fix. Pulled out again once accessory removed.
Dec 2016 30000 mi	Mode control actuator was not installed correctly by the dealer. Once returned, repair was successful after installing properly. 12 volt power outlet pulls out from trim piece behind middle console. Trim piece replaced and now holds the 12 volt outlet. Poor design though. Plastic tabs hold the 12 volt outlet from pulling out.
Apr 2018 40000 mi	Windshield washer fluid pump was leaking. The pump was replaced.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2017
Jun 2016 31000 mi	oil leaks timing cover
Jan 2017 39140 mi	engine seized on highway. just a small noise above five minutes beforehand. main connector bearing.
Apr 2017 42780 mi	engine seized this is the second tme in tis year once repaired will trade car off

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alabama, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
Aug 2016 37600 mi	Broken wire in the traction control ( no charge )

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - May 2017
Dec 2016 36000 mi US $185	Replace battery

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Oregon, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Jun 2014 2000 mi	The fan speed was fluctuating.
Jul 2014 2700 mi	I brought it in a second time and was told by the dealer that fan speed fluctuation could be a normal function of the climate control system as there were no error codes that could be found in the car's computer. So far it hasn't gotten any worse.
Jan 2015	The problem was that there were black puffs of smoke upon first start up in the morning. The dealer said they couldn't replicate the problem, but did a software update of some sort for the engine control system anyway.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - May 2021
Mar 2017 37200 mi	Engine started smoking after 1 hour of freeway driving. Hyundai replaced whole engine and catalytic converter within warranty

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013 6000 mi	Bottom of the passenger seat plastic surround was broke upon delivery. This is the 3rd attempt to fix the problem of plastic clips breaking. Service advisor says it is how people are getting in and out of the car. I think poor design/parts.
Jan 2014 10000 mi	Replaced trim. But I have had the same problem happen again with the front passenger seat trim and seat back handle and have to make another appointment to have them see it again.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Minnesota, United States Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 52000 mi US $100	Not known for recall but had a few light bulbs replaced.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Florida, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017 37000 mi US $100	Top panels (black) that run both sides of sunroof replaced due toy clear coat turned cloudy. Also both top painted section above side windows have their clearcoat faiding due to imperfections in the clearcoat. Waiting for response from Hyundsi on that fix
Sep 2017 38000 mi	Recall for possible issue of metal filings in engine lubrication that could cause failure

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in California, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2019
Feb 2013 2100 mi	right side blinker light replaced under warranty
Oct 2015 31200 mi	burned light in the overhead console
Apr 2017 46000 mi	Turbo oil line leaks was already recalled by Hyundai
Jan 2018 54000 mi US $120	Radio stopped producing sound. Console worked and bac too but no sound. The battery died the day after the problem showed up. After googling it found many people with same car with the same issue. The solution was simply to press the reset button next to the cd drive! Went to the garage to double check the battery.
Jul 2018 61000 mi US $8	rear left breaking light was burned out.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in North Carolina, United States Apr 2013 - Aug 2015
Sep 2013 9000 mi	Vehicle "wanders" from left to right at highway speeds. Dealer aligned front end. Did not correct problem. Drivers seat not stable. Moves with occupant when vehicle comes to stop, Rattle present on cold startup when initially moving transmission into reverse
Oct 2013 12000 mi	Heated seat for right rear passenger not functional. Determined to be faulty heating pad. Parts ordered. Loaner car provided. Replaced Drivers Seat base with new parts. Had dealer recheck front end alignment to correct loose steering/vehicle wandering. Dealer reports no trouble found.
Nov 2013 13000 mi	Third time to dealer with same steering problem. This time dealer did alignment (2nd time) and "reset" the driver selectable steering function. I guess three's a charm as vehicle no longer "wanders' left and right at highway speeds. Rattle at highway speeds in left rear area of vehicle. Dealer found and repaired missing clip on mud deflector of left rear wheel. Keyless entry button on driver door not working as designed. Intermittently relocks door when it should unlock.
Feb 2014 17000 mi	Radio touch screen occasionally non-responsive
Nov 2014 29000 mi	Cracked trim part on driver's seat base.
Jun 2015 38000 mi	Software Update per factory bulletin

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
Mar 2013 8000 mi	Intermittent problem with check fuel cap warning coming on. Passenger front door difficult to open from inside.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2021 89280 mi C $200	New washer fluid pump

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015 26000 mi	Driver's door power lock solenoid
Feb 2017 43000 mi	Turbo oil feed pipe recall. Pipe replaced

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 13000 mi	Creaky dashboard. They installed rattle kit which fixed the problem

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016 40300 mi	front dash rattling like crazy seats vibrate and shake alot of wind noise
Apr 2016 41200 mi	tries to fix dash noise a little better but broke window doing this replaced it but now it has alot of wind noise
Jun 2016 45880 mi	both fog lights had to be replaced
Mar 2017 51460 mi	Headlights wire broke

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Quebec, Canada May 2016 - Apr 2017
Jun 2016 26660 mi	Rearview camera would only function intermittently. The screen would go blank randomly when reversing. They replaced the rearview camera.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada Nov 2012 - Jul 2017
Feb 2013 2760 mi	rear passenger seat heater ecu replaced under warranty.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada May 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022 98580 mi	Full engine replacement under recall Rear differential carrier bushing cracked / replaced.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Nov 2017
Nov 2013 3720 mi	The dash was removed because the crash pad had slipped or was not glued properly and the result was creaking on/in the dash area. There was a squeaking in the left rear of the vehicle when going over a bump or up an incline. It sounded like styro foam rubbing against 2 pieces.
Dec 2013 4340 mi	Second attempt to repair creak in dash. Second attempt to repair suspension squeak.
Jan 2014	3rd attempt to fix the dash problem. The dash was removed for the third time. Nothing was done about the rear end noise. I guess I will try to find that problem myself.
Apr 2015 10640 mi	The was a creaking noise when going over a bump or up an incline. The complete back end was taken apart and it was found that there was a bad weld. The problem was taken care of.
Nov 2016 18380 mi	New transmission due to leaking seal in the bell housing.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Colorado, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015 51000 mi	Smelled coolant and found puddle under vehicle. Dealer replaced radiator. Vehicle hesitates moderately on acceleration on first cold start of the day. Dealer cleaned throttle body. Campaign 935 performed by dealer Campaign 934 performed by dealer. Entire dash rattles on rough roads during cold weather. Has been happening for two years. Dealer marked issue as No Trouble Found.
Jun 2016 56000 mi	Rattles in dash never fixed.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Jan 2014 31200 mi	The steering wheel controls for the volume was inadvertently controlling other functions.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Feb 2016
Jun 2015 44020 mi C $250	Worn tie rod. Uneven tire wear Slight steering pull to side

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada Feb 2013 - Feb 2020
Feb 2014 7440 mi	Dash board started squeaking and the drivers seat loosened up Right taillight and mirror marker light would not go out. Traced back to a module that was installed with a hitch purchased before car was delivered to me.
Jun 2014 10540 mi	The bluetooth function on my Nav system did not function properly
Mar 2018 32860 mi C $724	My 2013 Santa Fe was coming up to the end of the 5 year factory warranty and took it in for them to give it a peace of mind check from front to rear. Cleaned and reseal timing cover, replaced lower oil pan assembly, valve cover gasket and front crankshaft seal. Replaced Right rear shock absorber.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Quebec, Canada Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Jul 2016 30580 mi	Tie rod was doing noise and the car wasn't driving in a straight line.
Jul 2017 44640 mi C $150	Replaced pads becouse of some brake noise. Did not solve the problem.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2016 52640 mi	Dash creak issue common on first-year models. Dealer removed dash, installed crash pad kit, and reinstalled dash. Issue is resolved. Tie-rod end had play in it. Passenger-side rear door sensor was not working. Vehicle did not detect when door was ajar. Dealer replaced under warranty. Performed updates as per TSBs Driver side windshield wiper was out of adjustment. Would hit the left edge of the windshield. Dealer adjusted.
Dec 2016 53320 mi	Whistling coming from driver side window. Dealer replaced weather stripping around driver door. Did not resolve issue. Later noticed gap window moulding rubber top corner of the door where it meets the vehicle. Will bring back.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 56420 mi	ignition cables

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Colorado, United States Oct 2017 - Jan 2021
Mar 2019 38500 mi	ECU software update
Oct 2019 39000 mi US $100	car would shudder [ mainly right front] when braking at high speed; measured front rotors, all thk. only 4/10000 under new thk, but intermittent surface contact of pad on rotor surface [some multiple radial lines both sides, showing corrosion too]..... replaced with aftermarket drilled/slotted rotors , zinc coated & w/ceramic brake pads [only 25% more that OEM parts]...... replaced bearing hub assembly front both sides after rotors done (possibly not needed after shutter priblem appears to be solved).

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in California, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012	Passenger seat belt had been originally installed with a twist in it. Seat belt was unbolted at the base and the twist was removed.
Dec 2012 2000 mi	Passenger seat had defect when delivered. Leather seat cover was replaced. Had to return a second time to readjust the replaced seat cover.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012 3000 mi	Software issue for cap loose warning
Nov 2012 3800 mi	Lighted mute button on steering wheel went dark

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2018
Jan 2018 38000 mi	Yuck! The lock is broke. They tried to fix it once. They couldn't get it right. Finally, they fixed it. I will not go to that dealer of her again.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Iowa, United States Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017 53000 mi US $35	One headlight burned out, replaced both.
Apr 2018 57000 mi US $50	Fixed rocking drivers seat by replacing the seat rails(3 pieces). Had requested this shortly after buying the vehical new. Display screen would suddenly dim to night mode during the day. Unable to find the source of the problem. Lost ability to you Blue Link subscription service. Dealer initially didn't seem to know anything about it, had me contact Blue Link myself. They ran a diagnosis and determined the fault was at the vehicle. I returned the next week, because of this and some parts they had mis-ordered earlier, and had to remind them of it when I arrived to pick up the car. Turned out to be a loose connection at the Blue Link button on the mirror.
Jun 2021 90000 mi	Engine replaced under extended warranty due to bad design. Also replaced the starter that seized when trying to restart car.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in North Carolina, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
May 2017 58000 mi	Recall - oil line to Turbo

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
Aug 2014 21700 mi	Early models did not have enough noise insulation where the dash attached to firewall. Very noticeable when temps dropped below 0 and driving on rough roads. Took dash off and completed the TSB to fix the problem. Tie rod replace

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2013 - Oct 2017
Aug 2017 20460 mi	Rear view camera replaced dealer paid for it

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Aug 2015
Apr 2015 54000 mi	door locks failed

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New Brunswick, Canada Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013 11780 mi	Door handle button on driver side didnt unlock door.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Nevada, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Feb 2014 11700 mi	Driver power seat malfunction
Mar 2014 12000 mi	Front of driver seat doesn't lift both corners equally, only the left corner.
Mar 2015 23000 mi	Clear coat on headlights began peeling.
Oct 2016 41000 mi	Center console was wobbly when it was I the open position. Driver seat rocked back ave forth slightly.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in North Carolina, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
Feb 2017 93800 mi	Struts don''t last long. At 90k they''re rough.
Sep 2017 101000 mi US $50	Replaced all brake pads.
Jan 2018 105000 mi US $300	Replaced struts
Mar 2018 106000 mi	Steering wheel splitting open

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Indiana, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013 9000 mi	Dealer heard ticking sound in engine when I had a remote started installed. Changed oil, found metal shavings. They called Hyundai, then dropped the oil pan and found more shavings. took 2 weeks, but then they replaced the engine block.
Jun 2015 40000 mi	Lever to manually raise driver's seat broke. Waited two months to get part in.
Aug 2021 165000 mi US $900	Check engine light came on, Auto Zone said it was catalytic converter. Took to our mechanic and he replaced catalytic converter
Nov 2021 165000 mi US $300	After having had the catalytic convertor replaced several months ago, the check engine light came back on and Auto Zone again said it was the catalytic convertor. I brought it back to my mechanic, he said that sometimes things just fail. He didn't charge me for replacing that catalytic convertor, but then also found out the O2 sensors needed to be replaced.
Jun 2022 169000 mi US $250	AC was not blowing cold air, took it to repair shop, had AC recharge

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2013 1240 mi	HVAC console randomly shuts down completely 2-3 times a week. No fan, no display, knobs/buttons have no effect. Brought to dealer while problem occurring. Problem not fixed, new part to be installed next week.
Oct 2013 1940 mi	HVAC controls fixed.
Dec 2014 8060 mi	Replacement of the main control module for the HVAC system. This is the second time for this vehicle. Entire system would randomly shut down - no heat/cold/fan/display. Requires restart of the vehicle to reset.
Oct 2017 45880 mi	Parking brakes make loud groaning noises when set. During initial attempt at repair parking brake cable snapped by shop mechanic. Was later replaced free of charge and brake noises eliminated as well. Required new rear wiper - this is a dealer-only part not available in stores
Jul 2018 57040 mi	Both plastic trim pieces around the front passenger and driver seat broke yet again. The plastic or the clip design is too weak to handle people getting in or out of the vehicle and the stress snaps the press fit connectors. Passenger seat trim was replaced but the incorrect driver seat parts were ordered TWICE so that seat is still not repaired. Still waiting to hear back from the dealer. At least they are admitting the problem is with the design and even though the vehicle is out of warranty this is being fixed at no charge to us.

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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Quebec, Canada May 2015 - Jun 2020
Apr 2015 29760 mi	suspension rattle during low speeds
May 2015 35960 mi	oil pan leak detected during oil change. oil was re-sealed
May 2020 93000 mi C $4000	Transmission skipping and needed replacement

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2019
Nov 2017 94000 mi US $175	Replaced F Sway Bar Links

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Jul 2018
May 2014 13640 mi	Dealer replaced the backup camera at no charge --- under warranty Remote entry works inconsistently. A/C temp setting switches from C to F without manual adjustment.
Jul 2014 15500 mi	Intermittent remote entry inoperable. Dealer replaced the remote entry pad.
Oct 2016 35960 mi C $800	Tie rod end and ball joint repaired under warranty by Hyundai.
Apr 2017 38440 mi	Engine made a rattling noise and stopped and seized. Hyundai replaced the engine at no charge to the owner.
Jun 2017 40920 mi	Radio antenna rusted ground. Waiting for parts from Hyundai.
Aug 2017 42160 mi	Front end rattling & wandering. Dealer replaced steering rack

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Ontario, Canada May 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021 124000 mi C $300	Reverse Camera failed. Replacement from Rock Auto. Tow Harness shorted and had no left turn on trailers.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2015 41000 mi	A short in the driver-side door handle made the vehicle difficult to lock. The handle was replaced.
Apr 2016 54500 mi US $80	Driver side headlight replaced
Nov 2016 64200 mi	The fog lamp bulbs literally fell apart. Apparently Hyundai has had a lot of problems with these bulbs. Even though my car's warranty had expired they only charged me for labor to replace them. It took about one hour to replace them.
Jun 2021 122000 mi	Engine failed and had to be replaced.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Alberta, Canada Oct 2013 - Sep 2014
May 2014 11020 mi	Door handles were replaced under recall procedure.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015 36000 mi	rear camera went out for a week, but mysteriously came back on..Dealer checked it out..found nothing askew..
Apr 2016 39000 mi	the backup camera blacked ot..it was replaced free

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013 800 mi	Transmission was making odd noise and was replaced. Still made odd noises after replacement.
Aug 2013 3100 mi	Car wanders and is hard to keep on track, regardless of steering mode. Car makes loud groaning noise when steering to far right or left at low speeds. Odometer doesn't report accurate gas mileage. Dealer did latest update and MPG seems closer to actual, but still not spot on. Side door molding needed repair. Replaced squeaking seat back.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 8680 mi	Rough shifting between 1 st & 2nd gear on start up & when car parked for a few hrs in 0 deg C temps. Dealer confirms fault and replaces transmission with new. No problems after replacement.

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