10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Mar 152024

Santa Fe

  • miles
Sunroof exploded at highway speed glass was contained by interior fabric. Sounded like tire or gun shot. Was able to stop but frightened. Took to dealer and left it. Car has less than 3500 miles on it.

- Las Vegas , NM, USA

problem #3

Mar 062024

Santa Fe

  • miles
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from the inside. Lock operates remotely and manually and door can be opened from the outside. This is a safety issue. The door cannot be opened from the inside in an emergency. The door has not been assessed by a dealer tech. I have an appointment at the dealer to repair. There were no warning lights, messages or warning tones.

- Portland, ME, USA

problem #2

May 312023

Santa Fe

  • miles
Incomplete weld(s) in frame/body at drivers side rear passenger seat floor area. Dealer has vehicle and is unable to repair frame/body weld(s) without removing body from frame. Frame/body flexing in the area of hybrid batteries are will continue to worsen over time causing possible short in wiring and or batteries causing fire. Dealer has confirmed issue. Manufacturer is buying back above vehicle at this time. Only warning sign was a persistent rattle in frame/body in driver-??s rear passenger floor.

- Lowell, NC, USA

problem #1

Apr 272023

Santa Fe

  • miles
4/27/23 - Panoramic sunroof exploded going over a bridge. Front glass panel only. No advance warning. Shade was closed and no glass entered cockpit. Local PD responded and saw no evidence of impact or criminal activity. Vehicle is at local dealership for warranty repairs.

- Stuart, FL, USA