10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,943 miles

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problem #4

Sep 282019

Santa Fe

  • miles
I have a brand new 2019 Santa Fe ultimate 2.0T leased in August with 1600 miles and I have already had the car in twice where they have had to recalibrated the transmission. Whenever I was at a stop or waiting to make a turn I would put my foot on the gas pedal and the rpms would go up but the car wouldn't move. I was almost rear ended a couple of times because the car wouldn't go into gear and move with the gas pedal pushed all the way down to the floor and then all of sudden the transmission would shift into gears. This should not be happening to a brand new car! looking at different models this seems to be an on going problem with Hyundai. I haven't been able to enjoy my car because it's been in the shop. They fix it and it works for a week or so and then it happens again. Something is definitely wrong! I was told if it happens again then they will call the main headquarters. They should be doing that already to find out how to fix it once and for all so I don't have to keep coming back. I hope you will look into this matter.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 072019

Santa Fe

  • 9,200 miles
The first time is was driving in the highway when the vehicle hesitated slowed down and I eventually had to get off the highway before it completely turned off. The second time this happened the vehicle turned off as I was mbv aking a right turn on the road.

- Hartford, CT, USA

problem #2

Mar 012019

Santa Fe

  • 9,000 miles
I bought Santa Fe 2019 limited fwd, it has an issue with acceleration, it hesitates around 2000 RPM, it create a big issue when I change lane to overtake or driving to uphill, I have to push acceleration padel really down to keep going. It jerks sometimes. I took two Hyundai dealers for check and both said nothing wrong with car, they did not find any code or issue. It is so frustrating sometimes. My 12-year-old Pilot has a better ride and performance than 2019 Santa Fe. This is my first Hyundai car and I paid a lot of money. I liked the interior, info system, and external look. Looks like to me issue with transmission gear shifting

- Burke, VA, USA

problem #1

Jan 312018

Santa Fe

  • 5,000 miles
The contact leased a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while, driving into a parking lot at an extremely slow speed, the idle stop &go (isg) engaged. The engine started to rev and the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but failed as well as the hand brake was engaged. The vehicle collided with an a parked vehicle no air bags deployed. No warning lights were illuminated. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to centennial Hyundai (6200 centennial center blvd, las vegas, nv 89149 (702) 483-2200) where the contact was informed of an unknown safety warning bulletin. The contact stated that the unknown safety warning bulletin was repaired. The contact stated that the failure continued, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the unknown safety warning software update was performed. However, the failure has recurred several times. The manufacturer was contacted and case was opened. The contact mentioned that the idle stop & go feature has been disengaged on the vehicle but upon restarting the vehicle the feature was reengaged. The contact also stated that the manufacturer closed her case sending paperwork with incorrect vehicle information. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA