2012 Hyundai Santa FE
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 353 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 25 Santa FE model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 25 involved a crash and 17 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EngineDec 1, 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
Campaign 20V746000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
353 reports, newest first.
Engine, Oct 9, 2018, fire
WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HEARD A RATTLING/CLUNKING, MY RPM'S SHOT UP AND I COULDN'T ACCELERATE PAST 60. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN SHUT OFF BRIEFLY. THEN ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD CAME ON AND I PULLED OVER BUT HAD NO POWER STEERING. ONCE I PULLED OVER THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE SO I TURNED IT OFF. I THEN HEARD A LOUD POP AND SAW A THICK BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE AND THERE IS THE START OF A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT ON THIS ENGINE.
Engine, Sep 22, 2018
IT STARTING SLOWING DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND A REALLY LOUD NOISE AND THEN SHUT DOWN.. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO AUTO LENDERS THAT WHERE I PURCHASE THE TRUCK AND THEY SAID THE ENGINE WAS DONE... SECOND OPINION AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE SAME "NEEDS A NEW ENGINE"
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2018
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER IT WAS RESET BY THE DEALERSHIP.
Suspension, Jul 19, 2018
HAD MY 2012 SANTA FE TOWED IN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR A HORRIBLE NOISE, AND WAS ADVISED NOT ONLY DID I NEED NEW BRAKES AT ONLY 43,159 MILES (SEEMS EARLY FOR THIS TOO) BUT THAT BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS AND STRUT MOUNTS WERE EXTREMELY RUSTY AND COMPLETELY BROKEN. THESE SPRINGS ALREADY HAD THE 'BOOT' FROM THE FACTORY WHICH WAS THEIR 'FIX' FOR PRIOR MODEL YEARS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM UP TO 2011 MODEL YEAR - BUT NOT THE 2012. MY VEHICLE WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. --- NOTE - I STILL HAVE THE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS AS PROOF.
Engine, Jul 19, 2018
CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 112K MILES. CONNECTING ROD THROUGH THE BLOCK. THIS SAME ENGINE HAS BEEN RECALLED IN SONATAS AND KIA SORENTOS OF THE SAME YEAR, BUT FOR SOME REASON NOT THE SANTA FE. THE SONATA AND SORENTOS WERE RECALLED DUE TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LEAVING METAL DEBRIS IN OIL PASSAGES, WHICH EVENTUALLY BLOCKS OIL FROM REACHING THE ROD BEARINGS LEADING TO THE SAME FAILURE OUR SANTA FE EXPERIENCED. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO EXPAND THE RECALL TO ALL EFFECTED MODELS.
Engine, Jul 17, 2018
I OWN A 2012 SANTA FE., MY ENGINE SEIZED OUT OF BLUE ON A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE. THE 2012 KIA SORENTO ENGINE WAS RECALLED (WHICH IS THE SAME ENGINE AS MINE), AND 2013 & 2014 SANTA FE ENGINES RECALLED. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHY THE 2012 SANTA FE WITH SAME ENGINE AS THE SORENTO AND THE 2013 SANTA FE, HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE REPORTS OF SAME PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND ON THIS SITE!
Electrical system, Jul 17, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPMAN SCOTTSDALE HYUNDAI (6601 E MCDOWELL RD #3, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257, (480) 424-3558) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,143.
Engine, Jul 9, 2018
WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND THE BRAKES BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO PUSH IN. THE VEHICLE WAS ENTERING A TURN ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE IN CHICAGO IL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED OFF THE ROAD AND WILL NOT START.
Engine, Jun 28, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, LIFTED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER (MCGRATH CITY HYUNDAI, 6750 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NO OIL WAS GOING TO THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPITOL HYUNDAI (1050 CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE, CA 95136, (408)-340-7321), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,429. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jun 19, 2018
ON MAY 12TH, 2018 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO JERK, I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS BUT COULD FEEL THE CAR SLOWING DOWN. I WAS PASSING A VEHICLE AT ABOUT 60MPH AND ANOTHER CAR WAS BEHIND ME. THIS CAR HAS ABOUT 140,000 MILES ON IT. AND NOW IT'S KNOCKING. I HAD IT TOWED TO TEXAN HYUNDAI IN ROSENBERG, TEXAS. I WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW MOTOR. THIS ONE HAS INTERNAL PROBLEMS. I WAS ALSO TOLD THESE MOTORS ARE NO LONGER MADE AND ONE WAS FOUND WITH 75,000 MILES ON IT. TOTAL REPAIRS WAS CLOSE TO $8000. I HAVE KEPT IT WELL MAINTAINED AND NEVER HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT.
Engine, Jun 6, 2018
WHILE DRIVING UP HILL YESTERDAY MY CAR JUST DIED. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED. I AM NOW LEARNING THAT HYUNDAI ENGINES HAVE A DEFAULT. THEY DO NOT LET ENOUGH OIL IN THE ENGINE REGARDLESS OF OIL LEVELS AND THUS AS YOU DRIVE, THE ENGINE IS DISINTEGRATING. THE ENGINES USUALLY DIE A LITTLE AFTER 100000 MILES. MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 116000 MILES. THIS IS DANGEROUS. LUCKY THIS HAPPENED ON A SMALL BACK ROAD SO NO ONE GOT HURT, BUT WHAT IF THIS HAPPENS ON A MAJOR HWY? ACCIDENTS/DEATH EVEN. WE OWN ANOTHER 2012 SANTE FE AND I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT NOW.
Engine, Jun 5, 2018
DRIVING DOWN THE TOLLWAY AT 75 MPH THE ENGINE MADE A KNOCKING SOUND AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO COAST IF OFF THE TOLLWAY . IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE ENGINE BLEW AND RECOMMENDED GETTING A NEW ENGINE. HOWEVER, WITH IT BEING JUST AT 102K MILES ITS RIGHT OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME CORPORATE WONT COVER IT BUT I HAVE FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATE AND THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THE CLAIM. AFTER READING ALL OF THE OTHER HORROR STORIES, I BELIEVE THEY WILL COME BACK WITH SOME EXCUSE. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP. THEY SAID IT WOULD BE 3-5K JUST FOR A NEW ENGINE ALONE... THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS.
Engine, May 9, 2018
MY ISSUE IS THAT MY 2012 SANTA FE DIED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 55 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS SOMEHOW ABLE TO MUSCLE THE STEERING WHEEL A BIT TO THE RIGHT TO GET OUT OF HEAVY TRAFFIC AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS TOOK PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH, 2018. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO SUFFERING PHYSICAL HARM AND EVEN DEATH. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CHARGE WAS $800 AND THEY THEN TOLD ME MY ENGINE WAS BLOWN DUE TO A ROD LODGING OR GOING THROUGH THE ENGINE. I ALSO INCURRED ABOUT $50 IN UBER FEES TO GO BACK AND FORTH. I KNOW THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL FOR THE SANTA FE IN 2012 THOUGH I ALSO KNOW THAT HYUNDAI LOST A CLASS ACTION SUIT COVERING THIS SAME ISSUE AMONG OTHERS FOR THE 2012 SANTA FE. I WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE CAR TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION AND THEN THE DEALER WILL CONTACT HYUNDAI. I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AGAIN. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD TOW. EACH TOW COST ABOUT $50. I AM CONFIDENT THAT THE ISSUE WAS A TIMING CHAIN BEING LOOSE OR MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE ENGINE. I WOULD LIKE HYUNDAI TO PROVIDE ME WITH A REPLACEMENT ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE ME FOR MY EXPENSES. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXPRESS THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN VERY UPSETTING AND THAT IT WAS JUST GOOD FORTUNE THAT MY WIFE OR 2 DAUGHTERS WERE NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME.
Suspension, May 5, 2018
FRONT SPRINGS RUSTED, CALL RECALLED DUE TO UNDERCARRIAGE RUST, RUB AGAINST TIRE, VERY DANGEROUS HYNDAI OF TURNERSVILLE HAS VEHICLE NOW WAITING TO SEE IF HYUNDAI CORPORATE WILL FIX THIS ISSUE FREE OF CHARGE
Air bags, Apr 2, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 28 MPH, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY CROSSED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE. AS A RESULT, A HEAD ON COLLISION OCCURRED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Suspension, Mar 19, 2018
FRONT COIL SPRING RUSTED AND BROKE; IT RUBBED AGAINST MY TIRE. NOT SURE HOW TIRE DID NOT RUPTURE WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON I-95. THE OTHER FRONT COIL SPRING WAS RUSTED, BUT IT DID NOT BREAK YET. CLEARLY THIS PART IS DEFECTIVE. COIL HAD PLASTIC SLEEVE ON IT, WATER MUST COLLECT UNDERNEATH AND RUST IT OUT. CREATED CASE NUMBER 11066195 WITH HYUNDAI, BUT THEY HAVE NOT ACKNOWLEDGED ANY RESPONSIBILITY, DESPITE MY REPEATED CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY. THEY ALSO WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIR BECAUSE 'IT WAS OUTSIDE WARRANTY' AND THAT I WENT TO MY FAMILY MECHANIC (DUE TO LACK OF RESPONSIVENESS FROM HYUNDAI). I SAW ONLINE THAT HYUNDAI HAS HAD A HISTORY OF DEFECTIVE FRONT COIL SPRINGS (EVEN AS RECENT OF 2018), YET THEY HAVE NOT TAKEN MY COMPLAINT SERIOUSLY.
Other or unspecified, Mar 18, 2018
THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. IS INTERMITTENT - CAN HAPPEN 2 DAYS IN A ROW OR WEEKS APART. SYMPTOMS WHEN MOVING FORWARD AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED (STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON EXPRESSWAY) STOP TO 10 MILES PER HOUR ... EVERY NOW AND THEN HEAR A "CLUNK" SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE - FROM ABOVE THE SPARE TIRE AREA. INTERMITTENT - CAN HAPPEN MINUTES APART OR A WEEK APART. HAVE READ SAME TYPE OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET. TOOK IT TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS ( HYUNDAI & NON-HYUNDAI ) - NEITHER OF THEM COULD "REPRODUCE" THE PROBLEM.... WHICH IS THE "PROBLEM".... AS I TOLD THEM AND HAVE POSTED HERE.... THIS CAN HAPPEN TWICE IN ONE DAY AND THEN NOT RE-OCCUR FOR A WEEK OR TWO..... THE MECHANICS LOOK AT ME LIKE I'M NUTS AFTER THEY'VE DRIVEN IT AROUND AND NOT BEEN ABLE TO "REPRODUCE" THE PROBLEM... SCENARIOS #1 THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION; AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED (0-7MPH); ON AN UPWARD INCLINE; STOP & GO TRAFFIC #2 THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED (0-7MPH); ON A DOWNWARD INCLINE WITH SHARP TURN TO THE RIGHT - BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY TO STREET #3 THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED (0-7MPH) STRAIGHT BACK
Engine, Feb 26, 2018
INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CODE P200A MAKES CAR BOG DOWN WENT TO DEALER THE PART IS NOT AVAIL FOR 8 WEEKS SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEVERAL CARS AT DEALERSHIP THAT DONT RUN NOW MINE DOES NOT WARRANTED PART BUT CANNOT GET PLEASE HELP BOGS DOWN CANT GO OVER 20 MPH
Engine, Feb 8, 2018
FAULTY THETA II ENGINE. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY,HEARD KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. TOOK THE CAR DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER, SERVICE ADVISOR HEARD THE SAME NOISE,SAID THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HE SAID SOME OF THEIR ENGINES HAVE THIS KNOWN PROBLEM & HE'D CHECK FOR A RECALL. SAID MINE WAS NOT RECALLED, I'D HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW ENGINE. HE SENT THE CAR BACK TO THE MECHANIC WHO PUT IT ON A LIFT,HEARD THE NOISE,BROUGHT IT RIGHT BACK DOWN, AGREEING IT WAS THE KNOWN PROBLEM. THE SA SAID HE WOULD SUBMIT A REQUEST TO CORPORATE TO PAY FOR THE ENGINE. THE FACT THAT HE RECOGNIZED THE PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY AND KNEW TO DO A CORP. APPROVAL REQUEST TO PAY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE PROVES HE KNEW IT WAS A FAULTY ENGINE & HMA SHOULD PAY FOR IT. I RENTED A CAR TO DRIVE THE 2 HOURS HOME.MY CAR HAS BEEN THERE 10 WEEKS. HMA DENIED MY CLAIM 3 TIMES (ONCE AFTER THE DEALER ESCALATED THROUGH HIS DISTRICT MANAGER). AFTER MUCH RESEARCH I REALIZED THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR MILLIONS OF CARS - HYUNDAI & KIA, DIFFERENT MODELS, DIFFERENT YEARS. MINE IS NOT RECALLED - YET. THE ENGINE WAS MANUFACTURED SO THAT SHAVINGS DROP ON TO THE ENGINE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE FAILURE (IT IS MUCH MORE DETAILED & TECHNICAL THAT THAT). IF I HAD CONTINUED DRIVING, THE RESULT WOULD HAVE BEEN THE ENGINE SEIZING WHILE DRIVING OR THROWING A ROD OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. HYUNDAI HAS THIS ENGINE ON THE ROAD RIGHT NOW IN MILLIONS OF CARS, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS , THEY REFUSE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY (EXCEPT IN THE LAWSUIT THEY LOST). THEY ARE UNDER NHTSA INVESTIGATION FOR THE DELAYED RECALLS. THE OTHER 2 EXCUSES GIVEN TO ME BY HMA WERE: MY CAR IS 1K MI OUT OF WARRANTY & I DID NOT BUY IT FROM A HYUNDAI DEALER. ALL 3 REASONS (NO RECALL BEING THE FIRST) ARE COMPLETELY INVALID. THEY MANUFACTURED A FAULTY ENGINE. WHEN THE DEFECT APPEARS, WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED AND WHETHER IT IS RECALLED YET, ARE NOT VALID EXCUSES.
Engine, Jan 31, 2018
THIS VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH STALLING AND HESITATION WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS AND AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60-80 MPH. I HAVE MENTION THIS TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CONTINUE TO SAY THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. BECAUSE THERE IS NEVER ANY LIGHTS ON AND NO CODES. THIS IS A VERY BAD PROBLEM SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT FROM THIS OR DIE FROM THIS. BUT NO ONE WILL KNOW BECAUSE THE SYMPTOM WILL NOT SHOW UP AS A CODE ON THE SYSTEM, IF THEY DIE THE STORY CANNOT BE TOLD. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS, I BET IF YOU CHECK WITH OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE YOU WILL FIND THE SAME PROBLEM NOT ONLY THE SAME YR OF MINE BUT NEWER ONES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE NOW A 109,000 MILES ON IT NOW. ON 01/28/2018 IT DONE IT SEVERAL TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY.
Exterior lighting, Jan 7, 2018
DRIVER TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS COLLECTING CONDENSATION IN IT, CAUSING TAIL LIGHT BULBS TO CRACK AND BLOW OUT. SEVERAL YOUTUBE VIDEOS SHOW FIXES, SO THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 1, 2018
I WAS AT A FOUR WAY-YEAR-OLD AND STOP WHERE I HAD TO YIELD AS I WAS DOING THE SANTA FE CUT OFF AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T CONTROL VEHICLE TURN THE KEY OFF AND THEN TURN THE KEY BACK ON THE TRUCK STARTED 20 MINUTES LATER THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START IT WHEN YOU RETURN ON THE ANTITHEFT ALARM KEEPS BEEPING
Engine, Dec 18, 2017
VEHICLE BEGAN PRODUCING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND WHILE ACCELERATING. MECHANIC ADVISED THAT CONNECTING ROD BEARING WAS DAMAGED. VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES AND HAD RECEIVED REGULAR OIL CHANGES. MECHANIC RECOMMENDED REPLACING ENGINE.
Other or unspecified, Dec 5, 2017
I HAVE BEEN HAVING CONTINUOUS ISSUES WITH A LOUD "CLUNK" WHEN MY CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE, TURNING, SHIFTING GEARS. IT'S INTERMITTENT, BUT LOUD AND HARD ENOUGH THAT IT FEELS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT. THE CAR DOES NOT KICK OFF ANY CODES, HOWEVER A NUMBER OF OTHER SANTA FE OWNERS HAVE HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND EVENTUALLY NEEDED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED.