I drove approximately 40 miles to a gas station and went to park in a parking spot and my passenger exited the vehicle and yelled my car was in reverse even though I thought it was in park, upon trying to again put it in park it would not go in the park position. I was stuck in reverse and the vehicle would not park without using the emergency brake. No warning lights or any other message from my vehicle regarding this issue. I then put it in drive and drove home and again was not able to put the vehicle in park, after attempting numerous times and using the interlock system I was able to put it in park. This is a huge safety concern as there could have been someone behind me when parking and not even realizing the car was not in park as it was snowy out and the car was still for a moment before reversing. Upon looking on google it looks as if others may have had this issue as well.

- Vinton, IA, USA

1. Tranny went out at 115,00 miles. 02/22. Replaced $2400. 2. Engine went out, 125,000. 10/22. Yet to be fixed. MANY 2.4L HAVE DONE THIS.

- Clear Lake , IA, USA

This vehicle is an All Wheel Drive. While approaching an intersection right before coming to a stop the vehicle's rear differential locked up. Attempted several times but the vehicle would not move forward. The vehicle would drive forward but would move in reverse. I drove the car in reverse back to the house. We lifter the car and the rear differential lock while moving forward but works moving backwards. My wife is afraid that even if they fix this issue what if its a defect and the rear axel locks up at higher speeds the outcome would be different.

- Edna, TX, USA

While driving, there was a noise coming from the car on acceleration. Had been using cruise control and when canceled cruise, and accelerated- the noise became worse. Car stalled and I was able to get it to the side of the road without incident. Lucky there was no other vehicles on the road at the time. Checked the oil and level was fine and no temp issues indicated. When I tried to restart, an engine light came on the dash. Got the car home by coasting in neutral, it was only 2 blocks. Couldn't get an appt for repair for over a week. Had car towed to a repair shop and they said it was a Variable Valve Timing Solenoid. On first drive after replacing this piece- indicator light came on the dash again. Left the car where it was.

- Buffalo Lake, MN, USA

It appears to be a problem with all the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. It has abs, downhill, stability control lights on at the same time. It appears to be wheel speed sensor but they do not know which one. The service manager had said it happens to be a lot of the time the rear sensor that goes out. The service manager made it seem like it happens frequently. When I check online a lot of owners appear to be having the same issue. THREE LIGHTS, ESC, DBC, and ABS warning lights turn on. I am in fear for my life, due the safety on the road if the tires would lose control!

- Miami, FL, USA

Vehicle was in for repair in December 2018 to have a momentary loss of power when accelerator was pressed followed by a load bang and then the car accelerated. The dealer found no codes and looked no further. It happen a few times after but no visits to dealer. In January 2021 while parking there was noise coming from under vehicle and it stopped running. Car was towed and torque converter failed along with transmission. It did not happen at high speed. I feel the bang and the acceleration were the torque converter and transmission starting to fail.

- Centerville, OH, USA

My transmission went out at 114,000 miles they found metal shavings in it, we had it replaced. Now at 134,000 miles the engine went out, they found metal shavings in that also. It has been sitting at Hyundai since December 2019 it is now February 2020 and still without a car or a rental. Service department built and new engine after they tested the engine it started making noises again and apparently Hyundai sent them some part that didn't fit now they have to fix it again... Hyundai corporate has only offered to pay half of the repairs even though it was an engine malfunction. Both of these issues happen while driving. The engine shut down while on the freeway when it broke.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

Car started surging forward without touching gas pedal, it lunges at highway speeds as well. I

- Lathrop, CA, USA

Randomly, from a stop, when accelerating the engine temporary stalls or hesitates for 1-2 seconds. This very dangerous and scary. It has been happening since the car was new and the dealer refuses to recognize the problem. It has probably happened 50 times or more. Online searches show many complaints of the same issue with all models with the 2.X turbo engine.

- Tupelo, MS, USA

Driving on major hwy, car lost power and so I looked for a place to pull over, when I got to side of rd the car stalled out and died completely. Wouldn't restart again. Engine light came on and battery light and other lights. I tried to crank with no luck. Called for help. Got towed to nearest shop. It was motor that failed. No sign except lost power and died. Same condition as motors that were recalled and my motor is a 2014 and I have extra warranty and they turned me down. I need help please.....helppppppppp

- Lolita, TX, USA

Hit accelerator and won't shift into gear, loud revs and then hear a bang and the car jumps as it finally shifts into gear. This has happened randomly throughout the life of my car at random, I didn't think much of it, then last week, I start to lose power, and same thing, it happens multiple times on the same drive. Never once when this happens did I get a check engine light. Then it got scary as while on the freeway the vehicle would downshift when traveling at a high rate of speed on its own while in drive. Still no check engine light car finally gets back to correct gear ratio for the speed. Finally the check engine light comes on. Now the car won't shift out of 4th gear, no 1st or second gear.

- Burien, WA, USA

My Hyundai is 3 years old with 70,000 miles on it, I've maintained the vehicle according to manufacturerers suggestions. The car had no check engine light on or warnings that something was wrong and the next day I start my car and it's making a very loud ticking noise while driving and slowly losing power until it eventually stalled out. I was able to get the vehicle to my mechanic to have it scanned, the scan showed the exhaust solenoid has failed and the timing was advanced, again this happened from the car running perfectly fine one day to the engine shutting down the next. So the mechanic took the solenoids out and found metal shavings covering them. I've since read numerous complaints about thie type of engine in this vehicle the theta 11 gdi 2.0T, which has beeen recalled 2011-2014 models. This is very disheartening to hear that with a car that is 3 years old my engine is now blown and needs to be replaced at my cost, I still owe a lot of money on this car. I've read that Hyundai knows these engines are faulty for having metal shavings in the chambers but yet they're still putting them in brand new vehicles, now I am stuck with a lemon basically and have to shell out 6 grand for another engine that this could possibly happen again before it's paid off. This clearly is a manufacturer issue not the owners

- Harding, PA, USA

When I am on a substantial incline, I place the auto into reverse, there is a hard shifting noise and vibration. My girlfriends incline on her driveway is probably around 6% grade. This happens all the time. I have contact Hyundai @consumeraffairs@hmausa.com on 7/25/2016. I also contacted a dealer (ron tonkin) ON7/28/2016. I have not heard anything from either entities as of this writing.

- Portland, OR, USA