10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,420 miles

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problem #25

Apr 122023

Santa Fe

  • miles
About this date had accidentair bags failed to go off for any off

- Kellogg, MN, USA

problem #24

Aug 152021

Santa Fe

  • miles
While driving about 35mph a fast ticking sound came from the turn signal/steering column area then it started smoking so I turned on the turn signal and it stopped ticking I almost panicked. Incident has happened 2 more time's but I put on the turn signal quickly before it overheated and it did not smoke. The car has not been to a service center or dealer and there we no warning lights on or prior symptoms

- Mokena, IL, USA

problem #23

Mar 172021

Santa Fe

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated smoke was coming from the steering column. The contact drove the vehicle back to their residence. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to local dealer (horne Hyundai 1360 E auto center dr, apache junction, AZ 85119 (480) 771-8213) where it was diagnosed with needing turn signals to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #22

Feb 072021

Santa Fe

  • 88,604 miles
When trying to start the truck using the remote starter the area where the turning switch is stared to smoke and the smell of burning wire was smelt and the sound like my hazard light was heard I turned the truck off then turn it back on the noise was gone. The truck was stationary( park) and the turning switch was not being used, and the headlight was off. I was trying to warm the truck up.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #21

Jan 092021

Santa Fe

  • 132,200 miles
Normal driving turn signal lever started ticking began smoking from the base continues to tick intermittently and smokes in motion while driving on highway

- Denison, TX, USA

problem #20

Dec 162019

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
This is to make aware of potential/ possible engine fire cause in some Hyundai vehicles. I own a 2011 Santa Fe. At less than 70K miles the oil light began to flicker and leak oil. Dealership indicated I ruined engine and I was responsible for all repair costs due to bla bla bla. I took vehicle to independent shop and they found and replaced defective oil pressure switch Hyundai #9475037000 which leaked oil onto top engine, created a large pool of hot oil that sat there hidden under other components. ( fire hazard ). then- at 130K miles it happened again. Repeat replacement of genuine defective oil pressure switch and hot oil on engine (fire hazard) contacted Hyundai to explain the fire hazard defective oil switch issue. All they could say was take it to dealership. Well I did just that the first time this happened so why go back and go thru the same bs. The 2 switches failing and hidden oil pools on a hot engine should be a red flag and maybe an answer to all the past car fires reported here. Included is photo of the defective parts that where replaced. Note- the switch location is in the V cavity under the intake manifold. Impossible to see and if it starts spewing hot oil out there's no way see it.

- Westpoint, IN, USA

problem #19

Jun 242019

Santa Fe

  • 9,600 miles
Something in the engine, harness or module, allows the computer to overheat suddenly, through 3 batters and 2 alternators in 4 months last alternator lasted 2 drives... car dies nancy depressive light show and died then the battery and alternator is fried. Hyundia dealership refusing to check harness or module because my VIN number isn't listed in recall although my car is in the recall. The car has died 4 times requiring towing. The car died when driving after about 10 miles. Car has brand new battery. Starter works fine. It died in the middle if a streetceach time twice was at night. And I am a disabled woman who uses a wheelchair. Monday June 24th was the most recent time at 1 pm in 104 degree heat for 5 hours with a heart condition which was doubly dangerous situation. The battery died eventually leaving me with no hazards. What to charge me to replace a 3 rd alternator without checking harness or module a scam!

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #18

Nov 302018

Santa Fe

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after the brake pedal was released, the brakes became stuck. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear brakes and brake pads needed to be replaced. The brakes were replaced three times; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the battery warning indicator illuminated continuously. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Jamestown, IN, USA

problem #17

Mar 292019

Santa Fe

  • 115,600 miles
Blinkers keep going on by themselves. Smoke coming from steering column. Happens when car is running whether driving or in park.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #16

Oct 132018

Santa Fe

  • 144,000 miles
After signaling lane change/turn from highway, turn signal switch continued clicking when turn was completed and turn signal was in off position. Smoke was coming from the left front vent. The following day, started the vehicle, clicking continued, turn signals were in the off position, left signal was flashing. I removed fuse box cover inside vehicle and smelled the odor of something burning. Contacted Hyundai and was advised there is no recall involving signals.

- Seymour, TN, USA

problem #15

Mar 022018

Santa Fe

  • 117,000 miles
Car was driven about 10 miles and then parked inside an attached garage. No issues were present during the drive. The ignition was turned off and key removed from vehicle. After approximately 1 hour had passed the car started on fire. Flames were visible behind the front right headlight and front right wheel. Luckily no one was harmed. The fire caused significant damage to the garage and home. Fire department investigation concluded that the cause of the fire was not external to the vehicle.

- Big Rapids, MI, USA

problem #14

Jan 092018

Santa Fe

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after two attempts. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #13

Oct 072017

Santa Fe

  • 99,800 miles
While on a long trip about 100 miles into the drive while driving on the freeway with the cruise control set to 78 mph the steering columns (from the turn signal side) starts smoking and it smelled like electrical wiring burning. I immediately slowed down but did not stop in fear of being stranded in the middle of nowhere. At the same time the turn signal started making this very fast clicking noise that sounded like the turn signal was stuck on, but it was not on. No idiot lights ever came on to indicate a problem. After about 15 minutes the smoke finally stopped the the smell went away. However the fast turn signal clicking noise continued off and on for the remainder of the trip. I continued to drive the next 250 miles home with the clicking noise. I was able to turn the engine off and on again when I stopped for gas and it started just fine. I plan to take the car into the dealership on Monday morning to have the issue diagnosed. Just after this happened I called my dealership for advise on what to do and he thought there might be a recall on this issue. My biggest fear was that the inside of the car was going to catch on fire and I was going to be stranded in the middle of no where with no help. Not to mention the fear on me catching on fire as the steering column in right in front of my body. Very dangerous situation. Please recall for this issue.

- Mequon, WI, USA

problem #12

Jul 012017

Santa Fe

  • 73,000 miles
Led screen on A/C and mileage back lighting flickering on and off. Very disturbing at night. This should not happen on any car 2011. Lcd blue screens are shorting out. Mid panel radio down to A/C controls and odometer screen. Dealer wants 2,000 replace. This should not happen on a 7 year old car and mechanic says he sees it all the time on many models of Hyundai.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #11

May 132017

Santa Fe

  • 80,100 miles
My multi stalk switch is smoking and constantly clicking as if my blinker is on. It also causes my signal lights to come on and stick. This is happening the whole time the car is running. It first started smoking yesterday while I was driving on the highway, and it also smokes when the car is parked. I believe this to be a huge hazard because I am afraid it will start a fire.

- Branson, MO, USA

problem #10

Jan 162017

Santa Fe

  • 51,100 miles
Directional was blinking fast and was not on then smoke came from steering wheel.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #9

Oct 262016

Santa Fe

  • 102,000 miles
Center information console (radio/navigation) console screen is black in cold weather until it thaws out. Make radio and navigation unusable until it thaws. This is a safety issue because if someone is travelling and the car gets cold they'll be unable to navigate. Imagine getting up for an emergency to go somewhere and the screen is black preventing you from travelling or you're travelling and stop for a rest and the vehicle gets cold preventing you from continuing until it thaws out. If someone had an emergency and needed to find a hospital or in case of diabetic needed to find somewhere to eat and they couldn't because the navigation screen was frozen.

- Opp, AL, USA

problem #8

Apr 112014

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,500 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. When starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light flickered and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the wiring was reconnected, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,500. MA 10/15/2015 the consumer stated the passenger seat belt assembly was replaced. Updated 01/05/16.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #7

Feb 262015

Santa Fe

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the battery in the vehicle died multiple times after replacing it. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed the starter needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jul 112014

Santa Fe 6-cyl

  • 55,369 miles
On June 11, 2014 my 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe ( 55051 miles) started making a whining sound when the car is first started. I took the car into a Hyundai dealer and they discovered that the pulley idler needed to be replaced. Fortunately my car is still under warranty. On June 27th, 2014 my Hyundai Santa Fe (55376 miles), check engine light came on. The car did not want to accelerate. Above 20 mph. I took the car back to the dealer and they discovered the 55376 PO638 lost communication and had to replace the throttle sensor. Coming home today July 17th 2014, the car was a little hesitant when accelerating after coming to a complete stop and trying to step on the gas pedal. Has anyone reported these problems?

- Missouri City, TX, USA

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