2017 Hyundai Santa FE
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 967 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 25 Santa FE model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 14 involved a crash and 23 involved a fire. 18 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideFeb 3, 2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
Campaign 22V056000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineSep 20, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
Campaign 17V578000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchJun 5, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Campaign 17V358000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsMar 6, 2017
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
Campaign 17V142000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringNov 21, 2016
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Campaign 16V842000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, warning light/devicesMar 10, 2016
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
Campaign 16V145000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
967 reports, newest first.
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 5, 2017
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT, LEFT, OR U TURN THE POWER COMPLETELY CUTS OUT AND THE CAR IS LEFT DRIFTING WITHOUT POWER. THEIR IS NO RESPONSE TO PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDDLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. AT THE SAME TIME ON THE DASH THE ORANGE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. THIS LAST FOR A NUMBER OF SECONDS AND THEN THE ENGINE STARTS TO ONCE AGAIN RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDDLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO ME AND MY WIFE12 TIMES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR 3-1/2 MONTHS AGO. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS FROM A STANDING START AND A ROLLING YIELD OR U TURN. THE PROBLEM HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED ON A PAVED PUBLIC, CITY/COUNTY, STREET I HAVE HAD THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, ONE SEVERAL TIMES, AND BOTH TELL ME THAT THEIR ARE "NO CODES SHOWING" SO THAT THEIR IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE THE FRIGHT OF LOOSING POWER WHILE YOU'RE IN THE PROCESS OF A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN WITH TRAFFIC COMING AT YOU FROM ONE OR BOTH SIDES TO APPRECIATE HOW TRULY DANGEROUS THIS CAR IS. THIS IS OUR 4TH OR 5TH SANTA FE, UP TO NOW ALL OF THEM HAVE BEEN GREAT BUT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS NEW CAR WE HAVE NOW.
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Apr 4, 2017
HIT POT HOLE AFTER STOP AND STABILITY CONTROL STOPS POWER TO TRANSMISSION...5-8 SECONDS OF NO ACCELARATION HAS CAUSED SAFETY ISSUE WHEN MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON USER BASED FORUMS.
Engine, Apr 1, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING OUT OF A VERY LOW SPEED TURN (SUCH AS TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION OR PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT INTO A ROADWAY) THE ENGINE SUFFERS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER FOR 1-2 SECONDS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME. BUT FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO MAKE ONE WORRY ABOUT PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC.
Other or unspecified, Mar 28, 2017
APPLE CARPLAY COMPLETELY DISABLES ALL OF THE VEHICLE'S NATIVE AUDIO WARNINGS AND ALERTS WHEN IT IS IN USE. IN OTHER WORDS, IF ONE IS LISTENING TO MUSIC, USING SIRI, OR MAKING A PHONE CALL THROUGH CARPLAY, NONE OF THE CAR'S BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES WORK AS DESIGNED; THE AUDIO IS SILENCED AND CARPLAY COMPLETELY TAKES OVER THE AUDIO SYSTEM. THIS WOULD INCLUDE BLIND SPOT MONITORING, LANE DEPARTURE MONITORING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT, ETC.. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH CARPLAY IN USE; IF HYUNDAI'S NATIVE SOFTWARE IS CONTROLLING THE SYSTEM AND THE PHONE IS ONLY CONNECTED THROUGH BLUETOOTH, THE SYSTEMS FUNCTION NORMALLY. HYUNDAI MAKES NO REFERENCE TO THIS IN THEIR MANUALS AND SEEMS TO BE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. APPLE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY PRODUCT SUPPORT FOR CARPLAY WHATSOEVER. THIS IS A CASE OF A NONESSENTIAL ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM INTERFERING WITH SAFETY SYSTEMS. HYUNDAI AND APPLE SHOULD BE MADE TO CORRECT THIS, OR AT LEAST MAKE CONSUMERS AWARE OF IT.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 27, 2017
CAR HESITATES TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, ACCELERATING WHILE COMING OUT OF TURN, OR SLOWING DOWN AND ACCELERATING AGAIN. ALSO SEEMS TO BE USING A LOT OF GAS. HAVEN'T CALCULATED IT YET BUT CAN SEE THE FUEL GAUGE LOWER AS I'M DRIVING. CAR ONLY HAS 17000 MILES.
Engine, Mar 10, 2017
THE SANTA FE SPORT TURBO ENGINE SEVERELY HESITATES TO ACCELERATE WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS OR ROUNDABOUTS TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED! WHEN THE ENGINE CATCHES UP, IT JERKS YOUR HEAD BACK. THE OTHER DAY WAS THE WORST WHEN I ENTERED A PARKING GARAGE WITH AN INCLINE. UPON ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE HESITATED TO THE POINT I ALMOST STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. WHEN IT FINALLY KICKED IN, THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AS IF THE ACCELERATION PEDAL WAS FLOORED. A PEDESTRIAN LITERALLY JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY THINKING MY CAR WAS GOING TO HIT HIM. THIS ENGINE IS A SAFETY ISSUE!
Power train, Mar 6, 2017
2017 STA FE 7 SEATER:WHEN GOING TO A SLOW SPEED TO ALMOST COMPLETE STOP THEN TRY TO TURN RIGHT FROM THE INTERSECTION,THE SUV CAN'T FIND THE RIGHT GEAR FOR FEW SECONDS THEN LOUNGES ABRUPTLY THAT JOLT YOUR BODY FORWARD AND BACK FROM YOUR SEAT.IT SHIFT BEAUTIFULLY WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR FROM STRAIGHT LINE.IT FEELS VERY WEIRD AND DANGEROUS THAT YOU MIGHT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU OR YOU MIGHT BE HIT FROM BEHIND.I HOPE THAT YOUR GOOD OFFICE WILL INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE ANY ACCIDENT HAPPENS.IT MAKES ME NERVOUS EVERY TIME I MAKE A RIGHT TURN.
Suspension, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT A FUEL ADDITIVE BE ADDED TO THE FUEL TANK, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 1, 2017
I HAVE A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ULTIMATE AND LIKE THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, THE CAR HAS HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE ESPECIALLY AFTER A STOP, BUMP IN ROAD, SLOWING DOWN, ETC. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES TRYING DIFFERENT THINGS SUCH AS TRY A DIFFERENT MODE, RESET TRANSMISSION COMPUTER, ETC. I'VE CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FILED A COMPLIANT OPEN BUT I DON'T WANT THE CAR ANYMORE IT HESITATES TOO LONG/TOO MANY TIMES AND SCARES THE CRAP OUT OF ME. IT'S DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A RECALLED.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 17, 2017
WHEN DRIVING SUDDENLY THE CAR DECELERATES MAKING IT NECESSARY TO MASH HARDER ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GET THE CAR TO CONTINUE MOVING. THE USB PORT DOES NOT CHARGE WHICH RESULTS IN THE PHONE LOSING BATTERY LIFE YOU CAN ONLY USE ANDROID AND APPLE CAR ONN THAT PORT SO WHEN TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES YOU MAY BE WITHOUT DIRECTIONS. ITS AN ONGOING ISSUE.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 17, 2017
DURING NORMAL LEFT HAND AND RIGHT HAND TURNS AND U-TURNS, THE TC/ESC CAN ACTIVATE AND CAUSE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE ENGINE POWER. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT, UNDER NORMAL ACCELERATION. IT WILL ALSO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY DURING TURNS IF THERE IS A BUMP/POTHOLE/ROAD IMPERFECTION THAT JARS THE SUSPENSION. THIS ISSUE IS DANGEROUS AND HAS NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENTS. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION FROM THE REAR BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAD NO POWER, THE TC/ESC LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE DASH. SO FAR MY ATTEMPTS AT THE DEALER TO HAVE THIS FIXED HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. I AM WORKING WITH HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DETERMINE A SOLUTION.
Power train, Feb 16, 2017
MY BRAND NEW 2017 SANTA FE LIMITED HESITATES BADLY WHEN COMING OUT OF TURNS AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE...JUST SHORT OF COMING TO A STOP. IT IS VERY PRONOUNCED WHEN IN ECO MODE, BUT IS AN ISSUE TO A LESSER DEGREE IN THE OTHER TWO DRIVING MODES. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS ISSUE? (I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SOON TO GET IT LOOKED AT, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT THAT THEY CAN DO.) IT IS UNACCEPTABLE AND I'M LOOKING TO HEAR IF THIS IS A COMMON. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT PERFORMANCE IN ECO MODE IS LESS. BUT THIS IS VERY ANNOYING AND BORDERS BEING DANGEROUS.
Power train, Feb 15, 2017
2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0 T WHEN MAKING A TURN DURING ACCELERATION, SUDDEN POWER LOSS TO ENGINE. USUALLY HAPPENS IN 2ND GEAR, ESPECIALLY AFTER DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD GEAR. MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN FROM A FULL STOP CAUSED THE STABILITY CONTROL TO TURN ON AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER (RPM SAT AT 1500 RPM) FOR APPROX. 2 SECONDS. ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED. ANOTHER TIME, MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON INTERSTATE ONRAMP AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE HIT A POT HOLE, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER FOR APPROX. 2 SECONDS (AROUND 20 MPH). ALMOST GOT HIT. MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT TURN SIGNAL (VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM 3RD TO 2ND) AND VEHICLE RPM WENT TO 1500 AND DIDN'T MOVE FOR APPROX. 2 SECONDS. ALMOST GOT HIT. ACCELERATING UP HILL, SLOWED DOWN FOR CAR IN FRONT OF ME (VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED FROM 3RD TO 2ND), APPROX. 20 MPH. WENT TO ACCELERATE AGAIN AND VEHICLE SAT AT 1500 RPM WITH POWER LOSS FOR APPROX. 2 SECONDS. SEVERAL OTHERS REPORT THIS SAME ISSUE ON THE VARIOUS HYUNDAI SANTA FE FORUMS WITH THE SPORT TURBO. I KNOW THERE WAS A TSB FOR THE FULL-SIZED SANTA FE WITH THE V6, BUT THIS IS THE SWB (SHORT WHEEL BASE) SPORT MODEL WITH 4 CYLINDER TURBO.
Other or unspecified, Feb 10, 2017
MY VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ON A FLAT SURFACE. I REACHED IN AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF THE CAR BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS . I WAS DRAGGED BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR STOPPED WHEN IT HIT THE NEIGHBORS CURB.I GOT IN THE CAR WAS OFF AND IN PARK.I THEN DROVE CAR INTO GARAGE AND PLACED IN PARK. I DIDI SUSTAIN A SEVER ANKLE SPRAIN AND WAS TREATED AT A HOSPITAL.THE CAR HAD 1900 MILES ON IT AND WAS A NEW CAR LEASE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE CAR ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5 AND FOUND NOTHING. I CONTACTED THE NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER . THEY SENT A THIRD PARTY TO INSPECT CAR AND ON FEBRUARY 3,2017. I RECIEVED AN EMAIL. IT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION,GEAR SHIFTER AND BRAKES ARE NORMAL IT NOTED THAT IN THIS CAR THE DRIVER ALWAYS MUST PLACE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON EVERY TIME IT IS PLACED IN PARK. THE SALESMAN DID NOT CONVEY THIS,NOR II IS LISTED ON THE INFORMATION CHECKLIST TO REVIEW BEFORE CUSTOMER TAKES CAR. ALSO WHEN I TEST DROVE THIS VEHICLE IT DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. ALSO. WHEN TEST DRIVING THE CAR I COMMENTED THAT THE BRAKES SEEMED STRANGE. THE SALESMAN TOLD ME TO STOP AND WE RETURNED TO DEALER.HE INFORMED ME THAT RACCOONS ON THE PROPERTY WERE EATING THROUGH BRAKE LINES ON SEVERAL CARS. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD BE REPAIRED BEFORE I TOOK POSSESSION FOUR DAYS LATER. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. I ASKED TO BE LET OUT OF THE LEASE BUT THAT WAS DENIED.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2017
WHILE TRAVELLING HOME FROM WORK EXPERIENCED AN AWFUL SHOTGUN SOUND FROM THE VEHICLE'S SUNROOF, IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND DISCOVER THAT THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED.
Power train, Jan 20, 2017
I HAVE THE 2017 SPORT 2.0T MODEL, AND I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME POWERTRAIN ISSUE. WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A 3-4 SECOND DELAY IF POWER IS NEEDED SUDDENLY. THE POWERTRAIN JUST GOES TO SLEEP AND NOTHING HAPPENS, FOLLOWED BY A SUDDEN, DANGEROUS LURCH. THE SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE TIME THE POWER IS NEEDED AND THE TIME THE POWER IS DELIVERED, MAKES THIS CAR UNDRIVABLE AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS. I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM ( SLOW TO DOWNSHIFT), A SOFTWARE ISSUE, OR A TURBO DELAY, LIKELY ALL THREE COMBINED. THE RESULT IS THAT THE CAR'S PERFORMANCE IS UNACCEPTABLE, AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS DAILY. THIS IS MY THIRD HYUNDAI AND MY FINAL ONE. NEVER HAVE I EXPERIENCED SO MUCH REGRET AT BUYING A CAR; I WANT MY MONEY BACK. IF HYUNDAI DOES NOTHING TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE (I'M NOT SURE WHAT THEY CAN DO, AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A RESULT OF SHODDY ENGINEERING) I WILL JUST SELL MY CAR JUST TO GET RID OF THIS DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND EAT THE LOSS. MY LIFE AND THAT OF MY FAMILY ARE FAR MORE IMPORTANT. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jan 20, 2017
ENGINE STALLING AT SLOW SPEEDS. FURTHER, AT SLOW SPEEDS, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY OF SEVERAL SECONDS FOR POWER DELIVERY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF DRIVING SLOWLY, SAY AT 5 MPH, AND POWER IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY (SUCH AS IN AN EMERGENCY OR A LANE CHANGE SITUATION), NOTHING HAPPENS FOR OVER 3 SECONDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, FOLLOWED BY A DANGEROUS LURCH WHEN POWER IS DELIVERED SUDDENLY. THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER, WHO DISMISSED MY COMPLAINT AND CLAIMED THAT "ALL CARS ARE THE SAME THESE DAYS". THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM THAT OCCURS MULTIPLE TIMES EVERY DAY.
Electrical system, Jan 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE POWER RETURNED WITHIN SECONDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.
Power train, Jan 7, 2017
WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR BOGS DOWN. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY. DANGEROUS IF YOU ARE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. YOU CAN GET STUCK IN THE INTERSECTION.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine, Jan 6, 2017
TWO ISSUES: SEVERE PROBLEM - WHEN DRIVING AT A RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 35MPH TODAY ON A MAJOR CITY THOROUGHFARE, OUR 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2.0T ULTIMATE SUFFERED A SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER (ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING LIGHTING). AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WAS STRANDED IN PLACE UNTIL IT WAS ABLE TO START UP AGAIN MANY MINUTES LATER. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS PHYSICALLY HARMED AS THE INDIVIDUAL DRIVING BEHIND OUR VEHICLE WAS OBSERVANT ENOUGH TO IDENTIFY THE ISSUE (DESPITE A LACK OF BRAKE LIGHTS OR HAZARDS) AND STOP IN TIME. NO VISIBLE ENGINE LIGHT OR FAULT CODE WAS TRIGGERED. LESS SEVERE PROBLEM: ON A REGULAR BASIS, THE VEHICLE SUFFERS ABRUPT AND SUSTAINED LOSS OF POWER IN MERGING SITUATIONS (ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING ON CITY STREETS FROM A STOP). THIS SEEMS TO BE FROM AN OVERACTIVE OR OTHERWISE INEFFECTIVE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM/PROGRAMMING. DESPITE EVEN PLANNING FOR THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER, THIS HAS STILL RESULTED IN A NUMBER OF "NEAR MISS" SITUATIONS. A WARRANTY VISIT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THESE ISSUE AND WE WILL GLADLY PROVIDE THE RESULTS AND/OR OTHER UPDATES UPON REQUEST. WE ARE, HOWEVER, SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING SELLING THE VEHICLE AT A LOSS DUE TO THESE TWO ISSUES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 27, 2016, crash
PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING LOT VERY SLOWLY. VEHICLE WAS ALMOST PARKED.STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CONTINUED TO REV AND WOULD NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY WITH MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS OF THE BRAKE. IT RODE UP ONTO A CEMENT HANDICAP RAMP AND ITS RAILING AT THE HEAD OF THE SPACE .NOT INJURED, NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, CAR SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO FRONT AND UNDERCARRIAGE. VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 1200 MILES ON IT. NO ONE I TOLD WAS CONVINCED THAT I DIDN'T STEP ON THE GAS AND ASSUMED THAT MY FOOT MUST HAVE SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND ONTO THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS READY TO BELIEVE IT MYSELF AND OWNED THAT IT MUST HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY MY FAULT. AFTER STUMBLING (AND I MEAN STUMBLING-WASN'T LOOKING FOR ANYTHING LIKE THIS) ACROSS REVIEWS AND COMMENTS THAT DESCRIBE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, I FEEL VINDICATED. *TR
Power train, Dec 19, 2016
WHEN DOING A LOW SPEED TURN,AND DRIVE MODE SWITCH IS IN ECO MODE,WAY TOO MUCH LAG TIME BEFORE VEHICLE ACCELERATES.YOU PUSH ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOWN ,NORMALLY,AND VEHICLE DOES NOT SPEED UP ,INSTANTLY.SOMETIMES,IT IS A FULL SECOND BEFORE VEHICLE STARTS TO GAIN SPEED.THAT IS DANGEROUS WHEN VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING YOU.I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE ONLY THREE WEEKS,AND THIS CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.I TRADED IN A LIKE MODEL VEHICLE,WHICH WAS A 2013 YEAR,AND IT DID NOT HAVE THAT ISSUE IN ECO MODE.THIS ISSUE MUST BE FIXED.
Power train, Nov 19, 2016
INTERMITTENTLY SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON 3/28/16, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP (EG. MERGING INTO TRAFFIC), USUALLY TURNING TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR WHAT SEEMS TO BE MORE THAT A COUPLE OF SECONDS. THE HESITATION IS ENOUGH TO CAUSE PANIC THAT ONCOMING TRAFFIC WILL HAVE TO STOP ABRUPTLY TO AVOID A COLLISION. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FAST ENOUGH. THE CONDITION IS VERY WORRISOME BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL OCCUR, WE CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN ON COMMAND. THE 3.3L V6 IS VEY PEPPY WHEN EVERYTHING IS WORKING RIGHT, BUT YOU LOSE CONFIDENCE IN IT WHEN THESE HESITATION EVENTS OCCUR. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD TIME SELECTING A GEAR WHEN DOWNSHIFTING WHILE MOVING AT AROUND 30-40 MPH. WHAT HAPPENS IS THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STAY IN A "FLOAT" CONDITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND FINALLY WILL SELECT THE GEAR AND ACCELERATE. DON'T KNOW IF THE TWO CONDITIONS ARE RELATED, BUT BOTH ARE SCARY WHEN ACCELERATION DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DATE OF WHEN THIS HAPPENED IS FOR THE MOST RECENT.
Power train, Engine, Nov 12, 2016
THE 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED WILL BOG DOWN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED OR LOW SPEED WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR TURNING. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT HESITATION - ALMOST TO THE POINT OF STOPPING WHILE MERGING - VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE BOUGHT 5/31/16
Power train, Nov 3, 2016
I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT HESITATION WITH ACCELERATION (ESPECIALLY WHEN RESUMING SPEED AFTER SLOWING DOWN). I HAVE TAKEN CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. THEY PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPDATE TO "RELEARN MY DRIVING STYLE" AND THEN THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. NOTHING HAS HELPED. I HAD THE TECH TEST-DRIVE WITH ME. HE FELT THERE WAS A SHIFT-LAG FROM 3-2, BUT SAID IT WAS NORMAL. I'M TOLD NOTHING ELSE CAN BE DONE UNTIL A RECALL IS ISSUED. I'VE HAD MY CAR 2 MONTHS (4000 MILES) AND IT HAS NEVER DRIVEN RIGHT SINCE I BROUGHT IT HOME. *TR