Santa Fe owners have made 559 complaints about the 2007–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 48th out of 50 Hyundai generations in overall reliability, with real engine and fuel system concerns.
The law firm of Kantrowitz Goldhamer & Graifman is currently investigating an alleged defect with the rear brakes of the Hyundai Santa Fe, model years 2006-2012.
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Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Santa Fe owners have to deal with.
The Theta II is a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine that is well known for a lot of things and none of them are good. Bearing failure, metal debris riding on contaminated oil, piston ring defects, siezing, knocking, crying.
Continue reading article "Hyundai Theta II Engine Knocking, Seizing, and Sludge"
The Santa Fe has an engine with a nasty reputation of stalling at any speed, any time, without any warning. That means no acceleration. No power steering. No power brakes. And one change of pants.
Continue reading article "Santa Fe Engine Stalls"
Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
36 complaints
35 complaints
28 complaints
27 complaints
24 complaints
179 complaints
116 complaints
79 complaints
48 complaints
28 complaints
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 50 eligible generations.
A Hyundai and Kia engine lawsuit alleges several models are equipped with defective gasoline direct injection (GDI) and multipoint fuel injection (MPI) engines which may catch fire.
A Hyundai Santa Fe engine stall class-action lawsuit is finally settled and over as a federal judge gave final approval to the settlement terms concerning 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs.
Hyundai has agreed to settle a Santa Fe engine stall lawsuit filed in 2014 after owners complained about engines stalling at any speeds while driving.
A Hyundai Santa Fe class-action lawsuit has been filed alleging the engine can stall at any speed and leave a driver out of control of the SUV. Plaintiffs Julia Reniger and Greg Battaglia claim model year 2010-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover SUVs have the stalling defect and Hyundai waited years to admit the problem.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was petitioned to look into these non-collision fires last June. The fires are responsible for 26 injuries in Hyundai vehicles and over 100 if you include Kia. The investigation will focus on the Theta II engine, but the NHTSA plans on looking into tail lights and other potential combustion sources as well.
keep reading article "Feds Open Investigation into Hyundai’s Non-Collision Fire Epidemic"An increasing number of cars are going up in spontaneous flames and I’m glad to see somebody’s willing to step up and investigate. We’re still waiting on a decision from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The investigation will focus on the Theta II engine and the automaker’s handling of prior recalls.
keep reading article "State Attorneys Open Investigation into Theta II Engine Fires"Much higher than you’d think, especially if you’re one of these 3 million Hyundai and Kia owners.
The Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has put together a list of vehicles that they say should be taken off the road until a pending government investigation ends with a comprehensive recall.
CAS says Kia and Hyundai have done nothing but provide empty statements about working directly with vehicle owners who report fires. In addition, both automakers seem to be waiting for NHTSA to conclude its investigation to determine if additional actions should be taken.…
keep reading article "Are 3 Million Hyundai and Kia Cars Too Dangerous to Drive?"