Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Complaints

1,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11552034October 26, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11552071October 26, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I brought the car 4/2023 within 2 weeks I had to big it back brakes locking up replaced rotors and pads. Then the strut on right needed to be replaced because of noise and pulling, still pulls. Then the fuel pump went replaced that anc then the differential was replaced but still slipping. The oil light came in after the oil change had to add oil and requesting consumption test. I have had this car 6 months and nobody has figured out what’s going on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551840October 25, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH making a turn, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and checked the engine oil level and became aware that the oil level was extremely low. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming two quarts of engine oil every two weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption. The dealer informed the contact that the diagnosis needed to be reported to the manufacturer for repair authorization. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined the repair approval. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551555October 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550516October 17, 2023
ENGINE
Excessive oil consumption. Total engine failure due to metal shards being launched into the rod bearing and therefore destroying the Theta engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550281October 16, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
I have been conducting regular maintenance on my vehicle, getting oil changes, on average around every 6,000 miles. I have had the car since August 2021 and have had no accidents and haven't missed an oil change. My car is a little over 100K miles and the oil light began to come on close to 90k miles. The car is also leaking oil and all the service agent could tell me is that the are burns oil at an accelerated rate. Even though the oil light was on, NONE of the service agents mentioned any issues with the oil and nothing was mentioned when I purchased the car. I still have yet to receive the report from my last oil change from 10/06/2023. Also, the ABS light came on after I got the car serviced for a recall for the brakes and potential electrical fire while the car is parked. Each time I checked for a recall, nothing was found, even though this car clearly has an issue with oil consumption, well the engine in general.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549821October 13, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle had consumed an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact had also smelled fumes inside the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle warranty did not cover an oil consumption issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549126October 10, 2023
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Blind Spot Detection System failed without warning. No obvious indication it has failed. No warning lamps, messages appeared at any time. In operatioin, neither left nor right side provided warning of cars in blind spot and no audio alert was sounded when changing lanes with turn signal on and car in blind spot. (BSD failures - and any advanced safety system failure - should be readily made apparent with an alert or indication of some kind) This safety system can prevent many accidents. However, as more advanced systems are in automobiles and used, the drivers rely on them functioning properly. When they fail without indication - and the driver assumes it works, it can lead to accidents that might otherwise be avoided. If the driver is aware that the system is not working - extra vigilance, for instance, could be used. The car may be made available for inspection upon request. The problem will be reported to dealer on 10 October 2023 for analysis and repair. The car, as of this moment has not been inspected by others.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548977October 9, 2023
ENGINE
major engine oil leak caused by defective drain plug receptacle. replaced washer and plug twice. still leaks. could cause engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547777October 2, 2023
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, several warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle several times, the warning lights turned off. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 172,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547492September 30, 2023
ENGINE
My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's engine oil light comes on within just a month or two of an oil change. Hyundai service shop told me that my car was possibly burning oil. I learned that this is a common issue with some Hyundai's and Kia's when the vehicles reach around 90,000 miles. Mine began burning oil at around 88,000 miles. I went through what they call the Oil Consumption Test for three months. That resulted in them replacing my engine under warranty, thank goodness. I didn't feel safe for three months knowing that my car was burning oil. It seems this is a common issue that may warrant an investigation and/or possible recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547493September 30, 2023
ENGINE
My car began leaking oil. Hyundai said the oil pan was cracked. They indicated this is not under 100,000 miles/10 year warranty. The issue occurred shortly after they did an oil change. It seems since oil leaks of this type are a safety issue, and the cracked oil pan is a common issue, that it may need to be investigated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547207September 28, 2023
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the center console became loosened. The contact stated that the center console started to crack and fall apart. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547068September 28, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a lack of maintenance and oil changes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546672September 26, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
In may july of 2023 a bubble in the paint came up about size of a large egg. It has since gotten larger every week and broke open leaving exposed metal and paint falls off while driving hitting windshield I reported to Hyundai motor company but as soon as they could get me in at a dealer mid October. I have pictures from the beginning of the bubble until now showing how it looked when it started and how much worse it’s been getting every week
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545651September 20, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated, indicating that traction control had been activated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle before the vehicle lost motive power. After a visual inspection, the contact observed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure but replaced the ABS fuse. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS module. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who confirmed a failure with the ABS module. The contact was informed that the module was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake sensor. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred; the traction control warning light illuminated, indicating that the traction control had activated, and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. The contact stated the vehicle was taken back to the dealer the ABS module was replaced 3 times since January 2023, it was defective. Hyundai USA was contacted but each time there was a problem and they refused to do anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545196September 18, 2023
ENGINE
Engine burns oil at an unnatural rate. Also has issues with bearings that wear out fast and burn more oil.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11545041September 17, 2023
ENGINE
Vehicle is burning oil at an alarmingly higher amount than it should. Have filled the oil twice in the last month due to it being low. Have been tracking the oil levels for the past month and it is quickly losing oil (no stains in the driveway, white smoke out of the tailpipe, no oil splatter inside the engine compartment). Have been taking pictures of the dipstick while checking it regularly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544972September 16, 2023
ENGINE
Oil leaking from drain plug, Threads in the oil pan look okay after being verified by my mechanic,had the drain plug replaced three times and the issue persists.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544046September 12, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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