turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jul 201437700 mi | Transfer box oil seal failed causing internal failure of transfer box due to total oil loss. Transfer box replaced. | ||
Sep 201440000 mi£594 | Severe vibration and noise from transmission. Transfer box oil found to be burnt and contained metal. Transfer box replaced. Vibration and noise still apparent. 4WD electromagnetic coupling found to be damaged internally and replaced. | ||
Dec 201443000 mi | RH front & rear sidelights and all instrument/switch lighting went out. Fuse 12 blown. Fuse replaced but failed immediately lights switched on. Fault traced to short in heated rear window switch light. | ||
Sep 201675000 mi | Oil leak from sump (oil pan) | ||
Feb 201783000 mi£290 | During routine service, rear brake lines were found to be badly corroded. Brake lines replaced. |
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Great Britain Aug 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
Feb 20133900 mi | Creaking noise on clutch depression. 1st visit did not correct fault. Was corrected on 2nd visit. Fault was clutch return spring needed lubrication. |
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
Jan 20148200 mi | Engine had small misfires, dealer reset the codes in the throttle body and transmission |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2021 | |||
Sep 201445000 mi | A pulley motor was replaced. This was covered under our OEM warranty. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201728000 miUS $25 | Replaced noisy idler pulley. | ||
Nov 202142000 miUS $160 | ABS light came on. Replaced left rear hub due to defective speed sensor. | ||
Dec 202143200 miUS $50 | Replaced stuck serpentine belt tensioner which prevented proper belt tension and had resulted in noise at low idle. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
Jan 201425000 mi | Moisture seeping into rear light assembly | ||
Nov 201551100 mi | Left Front Drive Assembly and Left Shaft Assembly replaced | ||
Mar 201654000 mi | Idler pulley replaced |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
Dec 201210540 mi | thermostat sticking open on heat | ||
Aug 201323320 mi | The caliper piston seized the right front wheel, which heated up and had too be replaced under warranty . | ||
May 201434100 mi | oil pressure sending unit leaking | ||
Nov 201560760 mi | replaced front left lower ball joint | ||
Jan 201619640 mi | replaced right front stabilzier link. | ||
Feb 201663240 mi | replaced left front wheel bearing. | ||
Apr 201665800 miC $79 | check front suspension for play,found L/frt stabilizer link to have excessive play....replaced L/frt front link. | ||
Sep 201673160 miC $173 | parking brakes replaced because it was seized up and rusty from not being used. |
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 20148160 mi | Repaired leaking oil pan | ||
Feb 201617360 mi | Replaced the oil sensor | ||
Aug 201620460 mi | Throttle body sensor failed |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Utah, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
Jul 201424000 mi | Engine cut out twice at low speeds. No codes. Not sure why. ECM software was updated per TSB. Problem has not occurred since. Mileage also seems to have improved. | ||
Apr 201748000 miUS $130 | fuel injection clean service, fuel system flush |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - May 2013 | |||
Feb 201318800 mi | CV shaft was bent causing shuddering during the 3,2,1 downshifts. CV shaft was replaced. | ||
Mar 201320000 mi | Transfer case was binding up causing bent CV shaft, downshift shudder and poor fuel mileage. | ||
Apr 201323000 mi | Sensor in throttle body failed putting car in Limp Mode. Entire throttle body had to be replaced. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 201311160 mi | TPS throttle position sensor failure | ||
Dec 201317360 mi | Fog light assembly replacement. No external impact or damage.Both lenses started to crack from inside. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Aug 201540040 mi | replaced belt | ||
Aug 201652700 miC $300 | replace battery | ||
Feb 201756420 mi | Oil leaking. Replaced oil pressure sensing switch under warranty | ||
Jun 201757660 miC $1000 | Brake pads and rotors replaced due to wear. First brake job. | ||
Apr 202289900 miC $450 | ball joints |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Arizona, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Mar 201316000 mi | Engine will hesitate every few days. Press on gas, engine does not accel, just does not go. Engine ck light does not come on. Release gas, press again, engine is then OK. Also door air leak, cruise control works intermittently. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Aug 2020 | |||
Nov 201422500 mi | Drivers side power lock stopped working. Blower motor squeaking. | ||
Nov 201653400 miUS $600 | Replaced hydraulically actuated belt tensioner. | ||
Aug 201765000 miUS $850 | Both front lower control arms were worn and were replaced. | ||
Nov 201768000 miUS $800 | Oil pressure sensor was leaking. Sensor was replaced. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Mar 201326040 mi | Rear left tail light housing was not sealed and had water in it. Item replaced under warranty by dealer. |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Nov 20111039 mi | Vehicle had a pull to the right from new delivery. Alignment seems to have corrected pull. | ||
Nov 201217940 mi | fake chrome on grill peeled. Lift Gate squeaking/grinding when closing. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
Jun 2018105000 miUS $200 | Starter replacement |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Georgia, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201533200 mi | leaking joints/boots. To be replaced under warranty--parts currently ordered but not yet repaired. More than three weeks waiting so far. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Panama Aug 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201315500 mi | Sluggish engine reaction while accelerating in steep roads. | ||
Mar 201418600 mi | Window of passenger front seat does not work. Electrical control is inoperative and need to be replaced. | ||
Apr 201639980 miUS $150 | wheel bearings were changed and problem was gone | ||
Dec 201645260 miUS $600 | Suddenly a noise was coming from the front near the wheels. I took it to the dealer and found out a piece in the alternator was damaged. Since that little part could not be found in Panama, I had to buy the entire alternator, but the noise is gone and car works perfectly. | ||
Jul 201747120 miUS $300 | Blower had to be changed since it stopped working unexpectedly. AC Filter was also changed. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
Jan 201551300 mi | Map/dome lights not coming on when doors opened. |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Victoria, Australia Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
Mar 201326660 mi | steering wheel was cracking and pulling apart at the top of wheel |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2015 | |||
Aug 201558300 mi | Replaced air conditioning switch. The air conditioner would often come on by itself. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Moscow Region, Russia Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jan 201844020 mi | Automatic box differencial |
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Queensland, Australia Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 20136820 mi | The Car had blown a turbo hose when pressing the acclerator down on the highway during an overtake. When we stopped the hose outer shell had blown and we had to tape it up until we could get another hose. The new electronic park brake system button on the Santa Fe just came off when the park brake was applied. Took it to hyundai, but have to wait for the brake to be fixed as the part has to be ordered in. |
Engine not specified
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 2015120000 miUS $150 | Cleaned fuel system as was not running correctly. After simple cleaning no problems. |
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
Oct 201642660 miC $1300 | VVT & timing chain & tensions.During start up when cold only the VVT was clattering loud noise and the timing chain was rattling. After warm up could not heat the valve train noise anymore. Dealer paid for parts only under good will. | ||
Jun 201760760 miC $60 | I changed the front brake pads but found they still has 30% of braking lining left. I was told by CTC that my front brake pad linings were very low while I bought new tires at 95,000 kms. | ||
Jun 201882460 miC $1100 | Rear brake were still seizing, calipers were seizing. Replace both calipers and rotors. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 201354460 mi | Intermittent rough shifting. Replaced transmission on warranty. | ||
Sep 201477500 miC $150 | Washer fluid pump leaked | ||
Mar 201588040 miC $185 | lower front ball joint driver's side replaced - too much play - required for safety check; required wheel alignment; rear brake pads replaced; brake fluid flushed Left tie rod end changed plus wheel alignment | ||
Oct 2015101020 miC $118 | Replaced signal relay - constantly clicking rapidly | ||
Feb 2016110060 miC $225 | Replaced front left lower ball joint |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 201224800 mi | Brake sensor wasn't working. Car would occasionally be unable to move from neutral to reverse, or vice versa. Turning car off for a few minutes would reset the sensor, allowing you to move to reverse |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 201573700 miUS $530 | Oil light would flicker at low RPMs. Oil pressure switch was replaced. | ||
Aug 201688000 miUS $185 | Had problems with the blinkers randomly making clicking noise even when the blinkers weren't being used. Dealer replaced multi-function switch in the steering column. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 20119000 mi | Added rubber boots over exposed shocks to keep dirt & grime from causing seals to fail. | ||
May 201559300 mi | Battery light came on. Just managed to drive to nearest dealer. Left with him. Alternator had failed. Took 1 day to get part. Repaired under warranty. | ||
Jun 201561000 mi | Was rattling, so I took it in. Repaired under warranty. | ||
Feb 201671000 mi | The timing chain tensioner system runs off of oil pressure. Lost pressure when engine off. Caused chain to rattle badly. (check valve in system failed) | ||
Mar 201673000 mi | Lower connecting rod bearing failing (noises on startup caused me to bring in). Entire engine replaced. | ||
May 201674000 miUS $900 | Replaced worn struts | ||
Jun 2022121000 miUS $1400 | Struts |
Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2021 | |||
Dec 201217000 mi | ESC light intermittently came on,. Brake light switch replaced. |
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201540000 miUS $500 | On turns and excelleration the rear would thump and then shutter. They replaced AWD coupeling under warranty. Said it would have been $1500 otherwise. | ||
Sep 202168000 miUS $750 | REBUILD FRON SUSPENSION |
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Jul 2011 - May 2016 | |||
Mar 20125000 mi | Insulation added to stop creaking in cabin. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
Oct 201221700 mi | Transmission started 'kicking' while shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, reprogrammed. | ||
Nov 201222400 mi | Transmission 'kicked' considerably from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th, then 'check engine' light. | ||
Apr 201326540 mi | Significant oil leak after previous work on transmission. | ||
Jun 201329140 mi | Leaking joint. 4th trip for the same repair. | ||
Mar 201435960 miC $45 | You could feel the passenger door going up and down with your elbow when running over potholes. They adjusted the door and striker. door and striker'. | ||
May 201437820 mi | Steering had become harder and harder. Dealer replaced front strut bearings. Didn't test drive. Problem still present at delivery. Car had to go back in. Problem was with universal joint. | ||
Dec 201443400 mi | Oil pressure sensor replaced. | ||
Nov 201550220 mi | Bad shock replaced | ||
Feb 201651460 mi | Alternator replaced | ||
Mar 201653320 mi | Universal joint replaced (2nd time in less than two years) | ||
Aug 201656420 miC $25 | Shock replaced. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Brunswick, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
Jun 201213640 mi | Yellow engine light fixed by replacing the o2 senor under warranty. | ||
Jul 201329120 mi | Leaking strut on the drivers front ruined a tire by wearing the inside shoulder bald. | ||
Apr 201440180 mi | Spring noise during low speed turns. Strut bearing was bad and replaced. | ||
Aug 201444680 mi | Yellow check engine light solved by brake switch replacement. Subject of a recall. | ||
Dec 201449600 mi | Front and rear bushings replaced because of clunking noise. | ||
Nov 201560520 mi | Timing chain cover reseal. Leak noticed by dealer during an oil change. Traction control light intermittently coming on. | ||
Apr 201665720 miC $60 | Oil light coming on. Oil pressure sensor replaced. Both front strut coil springs broke. Upon dealer inspection the driver strut bearing was also bad. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201444640 mi | Water collecting in the passenger side rear tail light. Dealer fixed under warrenty | ||
Jun 201659520 miC $500 | Driver side auto door lock stopped working | ||
Sep 202188660 miC $1400 | Rear shocks replaced and mounting needed to be repaired. | ||
May 202290520 miC $2000 | Replaced parts [tie-rod ends] |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
Sep 201663000 miUS $100 | Bought used with a maintenance package and $100 deductible. Repair total was $200. Right front steering required repair. Car would jump around on the road. Part was replace and total alignment was done. Now it finally steers like an SUV. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
Aug 201212400 mi | 1st trip to dealer to have this repaired. Still sqeaking New alternator installed. Under warranty Rattle/squeak in roof liner. Hyundai never was able to repair this. Second of three trips to daler for this. No success |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Oct 201765720 miC $350 | Oil pressure sensor failure |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2022111000 miUS $1900 | Replace intake manifold |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
Jun 201741540 miC $168 | Replace R front axle Hyundai paid for parts ( new Hyundai part 2 year warranty) |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada - Aug 2011 | |||
Aug 20111116 miC $171 | replacing a ground wire because vehicule won't start |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Jan 201537200 mi | I was told that my problem was a possible drive shaft. After trying a temporary drive shaft the noise was still there. Then I was told it was possibly the transfer case. Well that did not solve the problem. Hyundai has not responded back yet. The transfer case was replaced. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
Sep 201523000 mi | Rt rear headrest would not fold down when putting rear seats down for larger cargo. Removed rear seat & headrest. Opened headrest repaired internals, reinstalled. Works fine now with the modifications I made. CHEAP PLASTIC PARTS FAILED! 110-V power outlet blows fuse when switch depressed. Appears to be a faulty switch. Switch on order non-stock part. Will not know if successful until part arrives and I install it! Out of Warranty. Replaced switch with new one, still blows fuse when turned on, direct short in system obviously so will not be getting it fixed as not under warantee but it should be! | ||
Jul 201629000 mi | Throttle was hitting a dead spot and would almost stop when accelerating from stop or hard from slow Speed. Dealer said it was a recall, which I never got! Updated software and cleaned carbon out of throttle body and hopefully intake manifold. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
Apr 201222947 mi | Car would not start periodically. Immobilizer Module replaced. Car would not start periodically. Immobilizer Module replaced. Antenna Coil replaced. Keys reprogrammed. | ||
Mar 201338440 mi | Leather seems to be peeling on driver's door arm rest. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
Mar 201570680 miC $500 | replace alterntor |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201214000 mi | Brake switch went bad causing the traction control light to come on. It caused the car not to shift into park. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in District of Columbia, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
May 201214000 mi | Starter stayed on after the car was turned on. Eventually it started to overheat and fail. | ||
Feb 201324000 mi | Starter took too long to start the car -- battery was found defective and replaced. | ||
Jul 201429000 mi | Check engine light went on, dealer diagnosed a faulty intake manifold. Part ordered, replaced after sold to a co-worker. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
Apr 201769440 mi | BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRING STRUT MOUNT | ||
Jan 202296100 mi | RECALL |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Idaho, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 201453000 mi | Power steering issue, covered under warranty. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201320600 mi | recalled. car was hesitating and surging |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
Aug 201639960 mi | Steering column leak |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maine, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
Feb 201334000 mi | Rear door would not open, suddenly. It felt funny for a month or so and then quit. | ||
Apr 201455000 mi | Loud intermittent exhaust noise under the hood. Sounded as though exhaust became disconnected from header. Would last for 10 minutes and stop. Did not effect use of vehicle. | ||
Jun 201460000 miUS $84 | tie rod end replacement and bolt replacement for strut | ||
Sep 201465000 miUS $544 | right rear wheel bearing started humming | ||
Mar 201575000 miUS $2800 | Pinion bearing on drivers side shot. Tie rod ends replaced. | ||
Sep 201578000 miUS $235 | lost rear main seal. Had left ball joint replaced and alignment |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Panama Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201111160 mi | The radio screen had troubles with the colors and sometimes letters do not appear. | ||
Dec 201111780 mi | One of the Back seats didn't fold. | ||
Jan 201323560 mi | Problem: The Shifting stick sometimes got stuck on parking, even if you were pressing the brake to free it. Solution: They changed the chip. | ||
May 201327900 mi | Unstable in idle and sudden loss of power while driving at low speed (around 20-30km/h) | ||
Jun 201330380 mi | Unstable in idle and sudden loss of power while driving at low speed (around 20-30km/h). Problem with the catalytic converter and they replaced it. | ||
Feb 201886800 miUS $200 | Change of break pads. |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Sri Lankia Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jan 201231600 mi | Seat belt on the driver's seat malfunctioned | ||
Apr 201640800 mi$300 | The power steering developed stffness, when turning to the right, the steering seems stiff and extra effort needed. | ||
Dec 201777500 mi$200 | Front brakes were replaced |
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in New South Wales, Australia Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201322520 mi | clutch developed a rattling and banging and the clutch peddle was hammering when you placed your foot on it. It also developed a harsh vibration when accelerating, even lightly. it is in at the moment having the clutch and flywheel replaced. |
Engine not specified
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Aug 20107000 mi | Crank seal leaking |
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Mexico, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201598000 miUS $100 | Short block had to be rebuilt and installed, piston rings and other issues to the Pistons caused engine to sieze. |
turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Italy Nov 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
Dec 20104340 mi | automatic trans that "crunch-es" from P to N & N to P. They do: NOTHING! | ||
Mar 20115580 mi | automatic transmission shifter makes a noise (clack) passing from P to R and R to P. the noise is made at the end of the movement of the shifter in P position. | ||
Feb 201319100 mi | no parts replaced. only fixed some bolts of the front right suspension to fix a "tlac" sound made during braking. | ||
Apr 201320140 mi | water leaks driving in hard rain from the right back door. no water leaks with car standing into the rain. | ||
Sep 201432240 mi | the abs&Traction ctr lights do not turn off at the first start. sometimes the lights turn on when reverse gear is engaged for the first time. after turning off and back on the car, the lights go off. diagnosis "comunication error" NOT SOLVED. |
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Minnesota, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
May 20118000 mi | Lock assembly for left rear door replaced ... will not lock 75% of the time. Part ordered. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Nova Scotia, Canada Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201111160 miC $50 | Front springs replaced; oil change and 18KM service check | ||
Jul 201220040 mi | Broken bushing was causing a rattle and was replaced under warranty | ||
Jun 201554560 mi | Replaced rear taillight which had water getting inside and shorting out bulbs. | ||
Jun 201669440 miC $1300 | rear shock replaced | ||
Apr 201781560 miC $290 | replace both front fog light bulbs Replace left front control arm bushing (separated) | ||
Sep 201786800 miC $500 | Replace 2 front lower ball joints | ||
Dec 201799200 miC $200 | Check engine light diagnosed as exhaust leak. Smoke test revealed valve on gas cap not re-seating. Replaced with new gas cap. | ||
Mar 201894860 miC $1500 | Check engine light illuminated for large EVAP leak. Replaced cracked fuel pump housing | ||
Jun 2022130200 miC $1100 | Replaced flex (exhaust) pipe. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - May 2012 | |||
Sep 201117000 mi | My Santa Fe was in the shop for one day to adjust the transmission which was shifting in to high gear to fast causing the vehicle to buck. | ||
Nov 201118000 mi | Engine would stall for 3 to 4 seconds when starting from a complete stop. | ||
May 201220000 mi | The stalling problem never was resolved...the problem seemed to be that it did not do it on a constant basis and they claimed they could never get it to do it. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201329140 mi | Replaced the transmission due to previous reported incident of no acceleration when pedal is pressed and knocking sounds. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Michigan, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
Dec 201123000 mi | 3rd time for same problem—jerky movement in lower gears, under 25 felt like someone hitting car from behind. No mechanical problem found, but after "lots of test driving" they replicated. Software update seems to have fixed problem, for now at least. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Texas, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
Apr 20113000 mi | known problem with harsh/abrupt shifting with 6 speed auto tran. TSB' have not fixed the problem, as of yet. fix(TSB}does not solve the problem ( only temporary). |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
May 20114960 mi | car overheated. something needed tightening or replacing to radiator | ||
Sep 201213020 mi | loose wire to starter. had issues with engine starting, kept on cranking without starting, then started just to click noticed radiator fluid leaking into ground when car parked | ||
May 201421700 mi | Back door power lock did not work Outdoor temperature intermittently incorrect | ||
Jan 201511880 miC $290 | Problem starting engine when cold. Engine would turn over and over and not start | ||
Jul 201529760 mi | loose heat shield, rubbing noise when coasting |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States Nov 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
Feb 20119000 mi | An elastic strap came undone, that holds a cover over the mechanics of the back seat when it is folded down. It was repaired by dealer. The seat fabric pulled out from under the rear seat folding lever housing. The problem was not fixed due to a miscommunication. The car will return to the dealer for repair. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Oregon, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
Oct 20102000 mi | Damage to inner lip of right front fender caused paint to crack and flake off. Hyundai paid for body shop repair and rental car. | ||
Dec 20105000 mi | Car stalled at low speed in city driving. Towed to dealer where no fault codes or history were found. Car was driven home and problem has not resurfaced. | ||
Jan 201114600 mi | Radiator sprung leak at top right corner, occasionally spurting coolant onto engine cover. Radiator is not losing excessive amounts of coolant, however. Part ordered; covered under warranty. | ||
Feb 20118000 mi | Radiator was replaced, stopping the leak. | ||
Mar 20119000 mi | A/C cuts out, leading to ineffective defroster operation. Part unavailable, took a week to locate and was rush-shipped. Car sat at dealer all week. | ||
Nov 201123000 mi | Condensation formed in passenger side inner taillight and began pooling at bottom. Persisted for two weeks, dealer ordered new lamp unit. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2015 | |||
Jan 20117000 mi | transmission would regularly shift abruptly when cold and going into 2nd gear. Sometimes would have harsh shift in higher gear when hot. Replaced transmission. Problem solved |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Virginia, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Feb 201119700 mi | New transmission. I took it in for routine maintenance, and mentioned some symptoms that had recently started. They called me later and said that corporate wanted to replace the transmission. | ||
Aug 201251700 mi | Rack was leaking fluid. Had to be replaced. Took out power steering pump too. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Indiana, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 2010200 mi | car steering to the right, steering wheel off center |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 20103720 mi | Rails on sunroof broken - noise opening/closing, rails replaced under warranty | ||
Nov 20106796 mi | The typical first to second gear hard shift requiring a reflash of the computer | ||
Feb 201215872 mi | The common radiator pinhole/seam leak on the Santa Fe radiator, noticed small coolant loss at overflow tank, slight green stain on radiator. Radiator replaced under warrantee | ||
Jun 201436592 miC $8 | The rear wiper uses a cheap painted steel washer to seal the arm against the window. Cheap to replace at $8 for the part, wouldn't be happy to pay labour to replace it... The rear wiper uses a cheap painted steel washer to seal the arm against the window. Cheap to replace at $8 for the part, wouldn't be happy to pay labour to replace it... | ||
Jul 201545540 mi | Seems to be a fairly common problem, diode fails in overhead light module preventing lights from coming on when doors open. solution = replace diode | ||
Nov 201550220 miC $100 | Battery would barely turn over the engine, so replaced the 6 year old battery. | ||
Sep 201656420 miC $610 | oil pressure sender - oil leak ($10 for part $350 for labour), right rear brake caliper sticking = new caliper $250 installed | ||
Jun 201763240 miC $10 | Paint continues to come off in chunks - delamination of white paint from the grey primer. I've been putting decals over the damage to prevent rust - Hyundai isn't willing to deal with paint delamination issues |
Hyundai Santa Fe in South Carolina, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2020 | |||
Jan 2014119000 miUS $105 | A ground wire broken or loose. | ||
Dec 2017179000 miUS $672 | ABS and ECS lights on. Replaced rear passenger hub assembly |
276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
Sep 20106000 miUS $45 | VERY loud tapping noise at startup. Goes away after 3 seconds. This will re-occur after being off after 3 hours. Either rod bearing noise or lifter noise as oil apparently drains down. Dealer changed oil & filter, could not replicate. | ||
Oct 20106200 mi | Loud tapping in engine with cold startup. Factory rep to listen in October. Noise very minimal in colder weather. Will take back next year in warm weather | ||
Aug 201116000 miUS $38 | TSB stated that 1-2 and 2-3 shift points erratic when cold | ||
Jun 201437000 miUS $140 | re-flash ecu with original | ||
Mar 201545000 miUS $85 | Hard shifting---Reflash ECU |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
Dec 201220460 mi | Vehicle motor would turn over but would not start until third try.This happened irregularly. Same issue after they replaced immobilizer system. | ||
Nov 201436740 mi | Idler belt adjuster | ||
Jul 201542980 mi | Cvt failing Hyundai paid for everything. Was past warranty by 3 months. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Aug 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
Sep 20106820 mi | updated the transition software | ||
Jun 201117360 mi | transmission software update |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
Jul 201114880 mi | in channel side visors scratching glass windows. All 4 visors and windows replaced under warranty due to manufacturing defect |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Saskatchewan, Canada Feb 2018 - Feb 2021 | |||
Jul 201889900 miC $265 | Rear rotors and pads | ||
Sep 201891140 miC $275 | Front pads and rotors |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada Dec 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201893000 miC $65 | Faulty headlamp/signal switch |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Apr 2017106000 miUS $458 | Front Struts |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
Mar 20118266 mi | Jerky transmission.Bang shifting 2to3.New transmission on order.No problem with dealer to fix it. Replace transmission | ||
Aug 201222200 mi | Replace electric cooling fan. Expected time 1 hr.Real time 2 hrs. | ||
May 201328520 mi | Replace battery N/C. Replace stoplight swich. Recall. Check engine light on again. They do not know why. | ||
Aug 201331620 mi | 2 doors sagging.Not closing very well.Mechanic hits strike on doorframe with hammer.I tell him it's a door and not a strike problem.He is not listening.Problem still exist. Hunt Club Hyundai Ottawa. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 20105580 mi | Transmission surges, throttle issues and extreme thuds when shifting in slow situations. Software update (TSB). Some improvement, but not completely rectified | ||
Nov 20106200 mi | Transmission replaced. | ||
May 201115500 mi | Recurring problem with transmission clanging into 2nd gear during slow acceleration. Diagnostics done, repair not succesful. | ||
Jun 201116740 mi | Same problem as before, transmission clanging hard into second gear under slow acceleration. | ||
Aug 201119440 mi | Recurring problem with hard shifting issue, repair successful after newest software update. | ||
Jul 201234100 mi | Replaced timing chain cover | ||
Aug 201350840 mi | Vehicle would not start on all occasions. When ignition would not catch, it would take multiple attempts, but it always started. Waiting for situation to happen again at which time I will return to dealer. | ||
Sep 201352700 mi | Starting issue as previously reported. Dealer thinks it is a faulty immobilizer antennae and ordered part. Awaiting installation. | ||
Oct 201352700 mi | Installed new antennae, didn't work. Ordered a wiring harness to see if it might do the trick. I decided to cut my losses and got rid of the car. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Aug 2022 | |||
Jun 201250840 mi | Oil leak from weep hole at engine/tranny interface. Dealer reported leak from oil pressure switch. | ||
Sep 201380600 miC $200 | Clunking on rough roads only. | ||
Feb 201484320 miC $547 | Clunking on rough surfaces, sound and feel of something loose and about to drop off. | ||
Mar 201597340 miC $804 | Oil pressure sensor leak; replaced oil pressure sensor for the second time. | ||
May 201598040 miC $1200 | Both front springs/struts replaced (broken spring on right side) Control arm bushing replaced Right front wheel bearing replaced | ||
Sep 2017112840 miC $1700 | Front pads and rotors, rear calipers Clunking on turns, right front lower balljoint replaced. Front brakes deemed needing service at time of repair. | ||
Aug 2022186620 miC $900 | Engine not starting/running. Alternator and battery replaced. Battery discharged when parked for over 24 hours. Second new alternator and new battery installed. Might have fixed the battery drain issue. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
Jan 20118680 mi | intermittant problem with car not starting. replaced ignition antenna Have a recurring "no start" problem. The garage put in a antenna coil to try to fix it. No computer codes come up. | ||
Mar 201112400 mi | Intermittant no start. Mechanic tightened a ground wire and so far problem has not returned. | ||
Jun 201114260 mi | Problem with transmission not catching when changing gears going from gear down to gear up. Feels like it is slipping and then catches and "clunks" when it goes into gear. | ||
Jul 201115500 mi | Vehicle had intermittant no start problems. Disconnected command start - 2 1/2 weeks without problem. Did a transmission update for slipping and after 2 1/2 weeks no problems. | ||
Dec 201121080 mi | Needed a lock actuator as the passenger rear driver side door lock wouldn't work. | ||
Mar 201224180 mi | Struts leaking Steering rack leaking |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201562480 mi | Hard to start on occasion but getting worse.The antenna circut was changed for the immobilizer. Starting 100% better.But to get this appointment done,phoned Hyundai Canada.They talked to dealer and had me in at dealer within 2 days. | ||
Nov 201574880 mi | Whole front left axle changed because of split CV boot. Also front strut leaking also changed at same time,Under HPP warranty, did not cost anything. Check Engine light on,diagnosed as intake gaskets leaking.Parts ordered,parts in 2 weeks later. Appointment made and 1 day to fix. | ||
Apr 201785560 mi | Stabilizer bar parts worn, replaced under warrany. No problem,but flashed computer. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Jan 20116200 mi | Transmission replaced with new unit under warranty. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201219000 mi | Front doors make a hollow rattling noise when closing the door - dealer identified the interior door skin had become unglued |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maine, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
Oct 201244000 mi | ongoing issues with material on back seat, material doesn't fit right for either back seat - single one replaced months back under warranty and bench seat authorized for repair only to fix material from coming up - fixed after 3rd attempt |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
May 201383000 miUS $926 | Needed a new yaw rate sensor There was a clunking sound when stopping and starting at slow speeds especially when cornering. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
Oct 201476260 miC $280 | Turn key engine cranks, catches, stalls Ongoing problem with engine immobilizer system Dealer will claim "could not duplicate" Keys have been replaced, problem persists... Owner of vehicle checked oil level one day after repair. found engine cover missing. returned to dealer, told cover is missing and will be ordered. Suspect cover was damaged and customer was not told. Intermittent, Turn key, engine turns over but does not start. Ongoing engine immobilizer malfunction. Dealer will not repair problem. Torque coupler from front to rear drive wheels locks up and causes wheels to shudder and chirp. Part has been replaced multiple times but problem consistently returns. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
Feb 201111160 mi | Replaced Tie rod end. Was causing noise when driving. Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tab failed to release rear rail so they could be repositioned) | ||
Jul 201113830 mi | Rear window door (Rubber, vinyl or plastic) trim changed color and lustre. Dealer will order and replace on next visit Factory roof rails malfunctioned (pull tab failed to release front rail so they could be repositioned. Replacement must be approved by Hyundai. This is the second rail that failed. In febuary, they replaced the rear rail. Noise coming from front suspension. Dealer compared with brand new 2011 Santa Fe,and says noise is normal due to the front plastic components ratles. No repairs done. Ajustable back support on drivers seat (Limited model) is noisy (Squeaking), when applying variable pressure while driving. Dealer will validate on next trip. Suspect noisy spring hooks. Rear window door (Rubber, vinyl or plastic) trim changed color and lust. Dealer will order and replace on next visit | ||
Aug 201114830 miC $52 | Noise coming from engine belt tensioner (Noisy bearing). | ||
Jul 201227060 mi | Transmission kicking and pushing from 2nd to 3rd gear. Dealer has replaced the Transfer case. Also car did not start once. Motor was cranking but not starting. After a fee minutes motor finally started. Shop will look into it. | ||
Sep 201229140 mi | Noisy front suspension at low speeds, like loose tennis balls in carton box, always had this noise even when SUV was new in 2010. Dealer finally changed the Rack & Pinion. No more noise. This problem has been reported by many other owner. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - May 2017 | |||
Nov 201112000 mi | Bluetooth did not work - we could not hear the phone call being made - could not hear the other person - dealer reset the system | ||
Dec 201112000 mi | Bluetooth - continued - if you direct all the sound for the radio to the rear speakers, your phone becomes inaudible - in other words, radio etc is quadraphonic but Bluetooth is only stereo and only front speakers. | ||
May 201325000 miUS $125 | ground strap shorted out? car would not start. New battery didn't help. Ground strap connection to the body was cleaned and then car started. Dealer could not explain why this problem with ground strap connection had occurred. | ||
Jun 201549000 mi | transmission made loud noises twice in 2 days, for about 100 yards. Dealer contacted Hyundai HQ and was told to implement TSB 14-AT-009 which required reprogramming the ECU and replacing the inhibitor switch bracket, whatever that is. | ||
Mar 201770000 miUS $800 | alternator died abruptly and was replaced |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Alberta, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
Mar 201122940 mi | Steering wheel when turning started to squeak like rubber on rubber noise approx 1 week before losing all steering ability. The dealership replaced front passanger boot, gear and linkage assembly and power steering. Clicking/vibration in front end. Front bearings. Had to be towed. Not shifting smoothly from one gear to next. Transfer case. 2 major repair trips in 1 month. | ||
Jun 201126040 miC $108 | Front spring broke while on trip home from 2nd repair. Car went back they had it 2 weeks. replaced both front springs under warranty. Told by dealership "we were lucky, as the last one like that pierced the front tire". |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Aug 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Dec 201562620 miC $750 | Control arms replaced. Must say technically work out of warranty by 400 km but the dealer called Hyundai to get them to pay for everything. I had brought in the vehicle earlier but they were too busy because of the Christmas season. | ||
Apr 201791140 miC $150 | Just did a wheel alignment. Way off. | ||
Jul 201793620 miC $2500 | Rack and pinion Struts. Axle. Boots. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
Oct 201110840 mi | Replaced passenger door actuator for power door lock. Replaced passenger door actuator for power door lock. It was under warranty and paid for by the dealer. | ||
Jul 201426660 mi | One nut on a U-clamp in the steering system was slightly loose and there was a noticeable small glitch in the steering. The nut was tightened and the problem solved. | ||
Aug 201427160 mi | We could not lock or unlock the driver's door. Dealer replaced electric door lock on driver's door. | ||
Mar 201531620 mi | Failed to start. Replaced the starter. | ||
Jun 201533480 mi | Right rear electric door lock failed. The dealer replaced the actuator. | ||
Sep 201537200 miC $145 | The car failed to start. Dealer replaced the battery. | ||
Mar 201640920 miC $250 | Replaced left front ball joint.Must have hit a pot hole to damage it. | ||
Sep 201644020 mi | Loose strut on the front suspension was rattling. The dealer replaced it to repair. Also the oil was changed. | ||
Dec 201646500 miC $200 | Replaced right front ball joint | ||
Nov 201766960 miC $100 | Left front ball joint was replaced. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2015 | |||
Dec 20104340 miC $70 | Vehicle accelerated after came to a stop. This occurred in -40C temps. The service personnel in two dealership service shops have not been able to recreate the incident inspite of extended attempts to do the same. Hyunda Can involved. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Kentucky, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
Aug 201016000 mi | transmission failed |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
Apr 201330500 mi | The car would not start and was towed to the dealership. The dealer replaced a starter switch. | ||
Jul 201333300 mi | The car would not shift out of drive. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Hawaii, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
Aug 201454000 mi | Car would shake under moderate to heavy acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear. Transmission replaced under warranty | ||
Jul 201565500 mi | Wheel sensor in right rear wheel was bad |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Louisiana, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
Oct 20106000 mi | Rear seat cover removes itself from bottom bracket when passengers sit in the back seat, and comes detached from cushion. Plastic mounting strip is defective. Ordered new rear seat under warranty (not there yet). Concern also (web) - trans. | ||
Dec 20108000 mi | Interior plastic scratches (permanently) VERY easily, making a new vehicle look less than new, from the inside of the car. | ||
Aug 201240000 miUS $25 | Rear seat cover clips defective - rear seat cover comes off most times when people sit on the rear seat. Had to configure some clips for the bottom to keep the seat cover from coming off - shoddy plastic clips put on at the factory. | ||
Oct 201242000 mi | Stopped by the dealer I purchased the Santa Fe from (and 4 other new Hyundai's, through the years). In addition to the interior panels being fragile/prone to scratches, the steering wheel cracks are larger, but they never called back 2 fix | ||
May 201353100 mi | Clip broke on cargo net for hatch area - plastic (typical Hyundai problem) failed, was ordered under warranty, and I replaced it. | ||
Sep 201361000 miUS $210 | At 61000 the starter failed. Of course they said they would have covered it under warranty until 60k - They wanted me to buy a new starter, but made them fix the plastic part inside of it that breaks. | ||
Jun 201469000 mi | ABS system failed - had to change rear axle on drivers side | ||
Jun 201697000 mi | For the last several years this vehicle doesn't always start when in park. It is either something with the ignition switch or the transmission shift lever - dealer couldn't find the problem but it is still a problem and has been for a while |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Nov 2010 - Dec 2017 | |||
May 201113020 mi | front left suspension leaking, installed new one. front right suspension leaking, installed new one. | ||
Apr 201221680 mi | After more than 100km The cruise control disengage by itself. After that the car cannot hold the same speed for 2 minutes even without the cruise control. | ||
Jul 201225400 mi | The dealer told me Hyundai have a report to repeair problematic cruise control like mine. They reprogram my cruise control. My cruise control isn't repair even with the reprogramation. | ||
Mar 201337200 miC $90 | Front suspension leak right and left. Had to align the car. Aligment wasn't under warranty. | ||
Apr 201562000 mi | End of warranty repair | ||
Jan 201773780 miC $550 | front right wheel shaft broke leading to the transmission failure. Had to replace the entire transmission and the front right wheel shaft. |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in North Carolina, United States Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
Jan 201685000 mi | front wheel bearings |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
Mar 20116000 miUS $30 | One of the back doors had a lock that would no longer work. Mostly inconvenient because if one lock doesn't work the car is vulnerable to break in. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 201463240 miC $800 | Broken front spring on driver's side. |
Hyundai Santa Fe in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Jun 201321000 mi | recall to repair ESC light issue. replaced brake light switch no charge to me |
175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Quebec, Canada Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 | |||
Apr 201879360 miC $400 | Stuck rear calipers after replacing pads and rotors. | ||
Sep 201881840 miC $500 | Parking brake wire was rusted. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Hyundai Santa Fe in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
Apr 201314500 mi | drivers door lock actuator replaced |