2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Problems & Recalls

UNKNOWN Went to the grocery store and vehicle was working fine. Upon leaving the store, started the car, ESC OFF light was on and when I went to press the brake to put the vehicle in reverse, the gearshift was locked and I couldn't move the gear. Long story short, I had to get my vehicle towed to t...

UNKNOWN Went to the grocery store and vehicle was working fine. Upon leaving the store, started the car, ESC OFF light was on and when I went to press the brake to put the vehicle in reverse, the gearshift was locked and I couldn't move the gear. Long story short, I had to get my vehicle towed to t...

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced, the mechanic informed the contact that the underbody of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the undercarriage w...

Mileage: 190,000

My vehicle had an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover onto the alternator. the oil damaged the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disablement of the charging system. On 11/09/2021, the engine light came on and my car turned off. I had it towed...

My vehicle had an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover onto the alternator. the oil damaged the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disablement of the charging system. On 11/09/2021, the engine light came on and my car turned off. I had it towed...

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact was informed by another driver that while coming to a stop the brake lights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the brake lights failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the deale...

Mileage: 158,000

All 4 tires had the belts Seperate within a year. Less than 15k miles on each. The car started riding rough and pulling hard. Size: 235 /65 R16 103T SL BSW

The E .C. M. PART# 39110-3C561 started faulting out, causing stalling abruptly while stop at an intersection an merging into traffic.This events were randomly happening causing higher risks of accidents. I took the vehicle for service an was informed that the "ECM" was causing this faults. The veh...

The E .C. M. PART# 39110-3C561 started faulting out, causing stalling abruptly while stop at an intersection an merging into traffic.This events were randomly happening causing higher risks of accidents. I took the vehicle for service an was informed that the "ECM" was causing this faults. The veh...

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over, placed the vehicle in neutral, and restarted the vehicle for th...

Mileage: 82,500

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over, placed the vehicle in neutral, and restarted the vehicle for th...

Mileage: 82,500

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over, placed the vehicle in neutral, and restarted the vehicle for th...

Mileage: 82,500

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the battery exploded leaving a hole in the hood of the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact referenced Hyundai Campaign Number: 976. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was n...

Mileage: 47,000

Case [XXX] . The frame is rusted through. Unsafe to drive INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I had the recall done for the rusty frame and sub floor, to arrest the rust. The frame is now rusted through. I have a hole big enough to put my fist in. I call Hyundai customer care center Case #[XXX]. When driving this car if the frame breaks I will lose control of the car and crash. The car was ...

Yesterday, Dec 15, 2023, I was driving in a local shopping mall and applied my brakes as I was turning into a store's parking lot. My 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe initially slowed upon braking, then suddenly lurched forward, propelling me at least 20 feet forward and past the store parking lot entrance I ...

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was "running lean on bank 1" and determined that the Engine Co...

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was "running lean on bank 1" and determined that the Engine Co...

Mileage: 120,000

The Dealer at Selma Hyundai (2505 Highland Ave. Selma, Ca. 93662) was unable to complete the the recall. Dealer stated “unable to complete PODS update attempted multiple times. Current Scan tool does not support hook-up to cables and option is to update no present. Air bag light due to PODS (passe...

My car has active recalls for the brake switch (prevents brake lights from working properly) and systems related to proper airbag deployment. In addition, there is a service recall (it doesn't show in your database, but it is Hyundai Service Campaign 936 [XXX] ) related to the valve gasket literall...

My car has active recalls for the brake switch (prevents brake lights from working properly) and systems related to proper airbag deployment. In addition, there is a service recall (it doesn't show in your database, but it is Hyundai Service Campaign 936 [XXX] ) related to the valve gasket literall...

My car has active recalls for the brake switch (prevents brake lights from working properly) and systems related to proper airbag deployment. In addition, there is a service recall (it doesn't show in your database, but it is Hyundai Service Campaign 936 [XXX] ) related to the valve gasket literall...

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate...

Mileage: 212,000

There was a problem with the steering, so thought may be my wife hit a pothole found out the sub frame was severely corroded rusted and falling apart. My family could seriously got hurt. There was no accident, But there very well could have if she continued to drive ,there has to some form of respo...

There was a problem with the steering, so thought may be my wife hit a pothole found out the sub frame was severely corroded rusted and falling apart. My family could seriously got hurt. There was no accident, But there very well could have if she continued to drive ,there has to some form of respo...

Did oil change. Valve cover was leaking. Put in manufacturer recommended oil. Engine chatter after oil change. Also did valve cover gaskets at said time of oil change.

Check Engine Light was lighting up on and off sporadically and fuel gage was showing E with light on and now both are not working properly. The check engine light stays on and fuel gage always shows empty even when it is full.

Check Engine Light was lighting up on and off sporadically and fuel gage was showing E with light on and now both are not working properly. The check engine light stays on and fuel gage always shows empty even when it is full.

Check Engine Light was lighting up on and off sporadically and fuel gage was showing E with light on and now both are not working properly. The check engine light stays on and fuel gage always shows empty even when it is full.

Brake/stop light switch located behind the brake pedal sticks causing the gear shift to not be removed from or into Park. Hyundai issued Recall #110 for this issue but the recall does not cover all versions of 2007 Santa Fe even though the issue occasionally occurs on non recalled versions.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, excessive force was needed to depress the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle then stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact also stated...

Mileage: 200,169

In 2015 Hyundai issued service campaign 936 for 2007-2009 Santa Fe valve cover & alternator due to the valve cover leaking & dripping oil onto the alternator, potentially damaging the alternator resulting in the charging system becoming inoperative. My 2007 Santa Fe was repaired under this campaign....

In 2015 Hyundai issued service campaign 936 for 2007-2009 Santa Fe valve cover & alternator due to the valve cover leaking & dripping oil onto the alternator, potentially damaging the alternator resulting in the charging system becoming inoperative. My 2007 Santa Fe was repaired under this campaign....

In 2015 Hyundai issued service campaign 936 for 2007-2009 Santa Fe valve cover & alternator due to the valve cover leaking & dripping oil onto the alternator, potentially damaging the alternator resulting in the charging system becoming inoperative. My 2007 Santa Fe was repaired under this campaign....

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH with adaptive cruise control mode, the electronic stability control warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond when depressing the accelerator pedal or t...

Mileage: 165,000

The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that her daughter informed her that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds and also while the vehicle was idling. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced tire failures with the vehicle despite having the...

The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that her daughter informed her that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds and also while the vehicle was idling. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced tire failures with the vehicle despite having the...

The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that her daughter informed her that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds and also while the vehicle was idling. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced tire failures with the vehicle despite having the...

Park N Fly Mississauga Canada. Vehicle in parked position. Vehicle reversed from position and driven for 50-75 feet. Driver made a left turn and within two seconds the vehicle started accelerating on its own. Driver’s head and hands bounced off the steering for a brief moment and then returned. En...

Park N Fly Mississauga Canada. Vehicle in parked position. Vehicle reversed from position and driven for 50-75 feet. Driver made a left turn and within two seconds the vehicle started accelerating on its own. Driver’s head and hands bounced off the steering for a brief moment and then returned. En...

Park N Fly Mississauga Canada. Vehicle in parked position. Vehicle reversed from position and driven for 50-75 feet. Driver made a left turn and within two seconds the vehicle started accelerating on its own. Driver’s head and hands bounced off the steering for a brief moment and then returned. En...

When I bought this vehicle they were in cahoots with the nearby dealership, so no issues like this recall were found. I was NEVER TOLD ABOUT THE RECALLS because they trying to CHARGE ME!!!! This HAS always HAD this PROBLEM AND AT ONE TIME HAD A FUEL SENSOR problem.....I was told it was no problem to...

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, he was informed that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that t...

Mileage: 131,000

The contact’s mother-in-law owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated after charging the battery and at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a shopping center and purchased a quart of oil to add to the engine oil. When the contact opened ...

Mileage: 77,000

While driving at a moderate speed suddenly my car accelerated a high rate of speed. As the motor accelerated I heard a very loud bang like metal . I applied the brakes but the car did not slow down, suddenly the car slowed down to the point that I thought the brakes had locked up. Parked the car a...

Oilfilter cap leaks all over transmission and won't stay sealed all cleaned and put new stuff still a puddle on the the tranny had to Bondo my filter cap she runs poorly when it's not sealed but it's tight

The driver seat belt locking mechanism has failed. I tried to replace it with OEM manufacturer parts but have been told by Hyundai that the part is not available, it is on back order but will be discontinued before backorder is fulfilled. My question is how can you discontinue manufacturering a par...

The vehicle, (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe in excellent condition) struck a cow head on at 60 miles per hour and the airbags failed to deploy. It is available on request for a few months. The three occupants of the vehicle suffered from banging around inside. Concussion and sore muscles a few minor cuts bu...

Break lights is not working and ESC lights is on in my dashboard.

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE FUEL NEEDLE STAYS ON EMPTY AFTER THE TANK IS FULL.

Mileage: 109,000

ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE FUEL NEEDLE STAYS ON EMPTY AFTER THE TANK IS FULL.

Mileage: 109,000

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THE ABS, BRAKE AND ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULDN'T GO OFF, THERE WAS ALSO A BUZZING SOUND GOING ON.TOOK THE CAR HOME AND TURNED IT OFF AND THE SENSOR FROM THAT UNIT STAYED ON MAKING A BUZZING SOUND EVEN AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF.

THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AFTER BEING REPLACED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL IN THE SAME MANNER AND OIL LEAKS DIRECTLY INTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO ULTIMATELY FAIL.

THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AFTER BEING REPLACED UNDER A PREVIOUS RECALL IN THE SAME MANNER AND OIL LEAKS DIRECTLY INTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO ULTIMATELY FAIL.

VALVE COVER RECALL WAS REPAIRED BUT THE SAME ISSUE SHOWING UP AGAIN. THE FORUMS HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINTS. IT IS LEAKING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AGAIN. HAS NOT FAILED YET BUT WILL HAVE TO PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED TO REPAIR IT. IT IS ALSO LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST SHIELD COULD CATCH FIRE.

CAR UNIBODY RUSTED THRU

Mileage: 230,000

2007 SANTE FE LIMITED, SAGE GREY ONE OWNER, GARAGE KEPT, MAINTAINED REGULAR BASIS, LOW MILEAGE 84,000, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A KELLY BLUE BOOK OF $4200 TO $4600. PURCHASED AT LAUREN HYUNDAI IN GLENVIEW AND MAINTAINED AT HYUNDAI LINCOLNWOOD, IL ALONG WITH MY REGULAR MECHA...

2007 SANTE FE LIMITED, SAGE GREY ONE OWNER, GARAGE KEPT, MAINTAINED REGULAR BASIS, LOW MILEAGE 84,000, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A KELLY BLUE BOOK OF $4200 TO $4600. PURCHASED AT LAUREN HYUNDAI IN GLENVIEW AND MAINTAINED AT HYUNDAI LINCOLNWOOD, IL ALONG WITH MY REGULAR MECHA...

2007 SANTE FE LIMITED, SAGE GREY ONE OWNER, GARAGE KEPT, MAINTAINED REGULAR BASIS, LOW MILEAGE 84,000, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A KELLY BLUE BOOK OF $4200 TO $4600. PURCHASED AT LAUREN HYUNDAI IN GLENVIEW AND MAINTAINED AT HYUNDAI LINCOLNWOOD, IL ALONG WITH MY REGULAR MECHA...

FUEL SENSOR BAD, GAUGE MOVES FROM FULL TO EMPTY BEFORE MY EYES ON A FULL TANK OF GAS. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY HYUNDAI WITH A RECALL BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. WORRIES ME CONSTANTLY, HAVE TO FILL UP AFTER 60 MILES EVERY TIME

HELLO SO I TOOK MY 07 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 98K MILES TO A GARAGE TO GET SOME WORK DONE AND THEY PUT IT ON THE LIFT AND STOPED THE WORK TO CALL ME IN TO SEE THAT MY SUBFRAME IN FRONT IS RUSTED THROUGH BIG CHUNKS OF METAL MISSING MAINLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF FRAME. I WAS TOLD THAT THEIR IS A ...

Mileage: 95,000

FUEL SENSOR PROBLEMS, FUEL LIGHT ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, BOTH GO OUT WHEN TANK IS ABOUT (I WOULD ESTIMATE) 7/8 TO ABOUT 1/2 A TANK BUT ARE ON AT FULL AND I'M GUESSING 7/16 AND BELOW. I CAN PRETTY MUCH ESTIMATE MY MILEAGE BUT WITH 2 CHILDREN ABOUT TO GET THEIR LICENSE I FEEL THIS WOULD BE HAZARDOU...

Mileage: 50,000

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON KNOWN TO ME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT NEED TO BE REPLACED. ITS THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG

Mileage: 225,000

IT STARTED OFF AS WHAT SEEMED LIKE JUST THE BULBS BURNING OUT IN ANY WHICH LIGHT. THEN MY PASSENGER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING THEN STARTED WORKING. THE LIGHTS STILL WERE HAVING ISSUES. IT TOOK A BIT FOR ME TO REALIZE THAT THERE IS A SHORT OR SOMETHING IN THE CAR. THE LIGHTS GO OUT THEN COME BACK ON TH...

IT STARTED OFF AS WHAT SEEMED LIKE JUST THE BULBS BURNING OUT IN ANY WHICH LIGHT. THEN MY PASSENGER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING THEN STARTED WORKING. THE LIGHTS STILL WERE HAVING ISSUES. IT TOOK A BIT FOR ME TO REALIZE THAT THERE IS A SHORT OR SOMETHING IN THE CAR. THE LIGHTS GO OUT THEN COME BACK ON TH...

IT STARTED OFF AS WHAT SEEMED LIKE JUST THE BULBS BURNING OUT IN ANY WHICH LIGHT. THEN MY PASSENGER WINDOW STOPPED WORKING THEN STARTED WORKING. THE LIGHTS STILL WERE HAVING ISSUES. IT TOOK A BIT FOR ME TO REALIZE THAT THERE IS A SHORT OR SOMETHING IN THE CAR. THE LIGHTS GO OUT THEN COME BACK ON TH...

HYUNDAI ISSUED A RECALL RECENTLY RELATED TO THE ABS MODULE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. I CALLED HYUNDAI AND SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE, AND AFTER WAITING FOR AN HOUR ON THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO ORDER PARTS. THEY KNEW THE PROBLEM AND WHAT NEEDED TO ...

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REMOVED AND COMPENSATE THE VALUE TO PREVENT LOSS OF MY HUMAN LIFE OR OF ANOTHER PERSON

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REMOVED AND COMPENSATE THE VALUE TO PREVENT LOSS OF MY HUMAN LIFE OR OF ANOTHER PERSON

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REMOVED AND COMPENSATE THE VALUE TO PREVENT LOSS OF MY HUMAN LIFE OR OF ANOTHER PERSON

POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND ENGINE FAILURE. OIL LEAKING FROM TOP, ANTERIOR, PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE AGAIN CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND ALTERNATOR FAILURE. MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, CAR NOT STARTING, CLOCK RESETTING, DRAINING OF BATTERY. SOLUTION: REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET AT OWNERS EXPENS...

Mileage: 136,434

POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND ENGINE FAILURE. OIL LEAKING FROM TOP, ANTERIOR, PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE AGAIN CAUSING ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND ALTERNATOR FAILURE. MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, CAR NOT STARTING, CLOCK RESETTING, DRAINING OF BATTERY. SOLUTION: REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET AT OWNERS EXPENS...

Mileage: 136,434

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS HER BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS WELL AS USE HER EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE IN O...

Mileage: 100,700

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS HER BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR BOARD AS WELL AS USE HER EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE IN O...

Mileage: 100,700

CAR HAS RECALL. DEALER TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN THEY WOULD FIX IT. DEALER THEN TELLS ME CORPORATE HYUNDAI WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO DO THE WORK EVEN THOUGH DEALER HAS THE PART. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE ABS MODULE MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, INCREASING T...

Mileage: 79,000

CAR HAS RECALL. DEALER TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN THEY WOULD FIX IT. DEALER THEN TELLS ME CORPORATE HYUNDAI WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO DO THE WORK EVEN THOUGH DEALER HAS THE PART. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE ABS MODULE MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, INCREASING T...

Mileage: 79,000

CAR HAS RECALL. DEALER TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN THEY WOULD FIX IT. DEALER THEN TELLS ME CORPORATE HYUNDAI WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO DO THE WORK EVEN THOUGH DEALER HAS THE PART. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE ABS MODULE MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, INCREASING T...

Mileage: 79,000

MY VEHICLE STALLS AND EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES PER HOUR FREQUENTLY, WHICH SHUTS OFF THE VEHICLE IN A MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, POSING A SAFETY RISK.THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY AND I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN

AFTER EXTENSIVE TRIPS TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP (PEPBOYS) MY SANTA FE IS NOW NEEDING TO GET THE ENGINE REBUILT. THE CAUSE SO I AM TOLD IS A FAILED OIL PUMP IN THE ENGINE. I WAS PICKED UP AFTER HAVING TO GO BACK THE THE SHOP BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. IT WAS TOWED IN TO PEPBOYS, AND THEY TOLD ME IT ...

Mileage: 230,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. ALSO, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FIESTA HYUNDAI (1955 ST MICHAELS DR, SANTA FE...

Mileage: 145,000

WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY OUT OF NOWHERE OUR MOON ROOF EXPLODED. I WAS VERY LUCKY GLASS DIDN'T GET IN THE FACE OF MY 3 YEAR OLD GODDAUGHTER WHO WAS IN CAR SEAT IN BACK. I WAS LUCKY AS I WAS CRUISING AROUND FOR A WHILE WITH THE GLASS CLOSED ALL DAY BUT THE SHADE OPEN TO ALLOW SUN. IM NOT SURE WHY I ...

Mileage: 260,000

ESC IS INTERMITTENTLY TURNING ITSELF OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING. HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FIRST START DRIVING AND AM AT A VERY LOW SPEED, BUT ALSO HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS AT TIMES. ONLY WAY TO TURN IT BACK ON IS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RE-START. IS HAPPENING MORE FR...

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. IN ADDITION, THE ECM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURES OCCURRED. ALSO, WHEN THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TURN S...

Mileage: 185,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN NEEDED. IN ADDITION, THE ECM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURES OCCURRED. ALSO, WHEN THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TURN S...

Mileage: 185,000

WHENEVER I NEED TO MAKE TURNS OR PARK AT A SLOWER SPEED I LOSE MY POWER STEERING AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. WHEN I TALKED TO A HYUNDAI DEALER THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE DONE A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING BUT MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T INCLYDED.

Mileage: 135,000

ISSUE 1) FUEL SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, ONE WAS DONE BY ME THE OTHER BY MECHANIC. IT STOPPED SHOWING HOW MUCH GAS I HAD IN TANK SO I HAD TO GUESS. SEEMS TO BE A KNOW. AND RECURRING ISSUE ISSUE 2) HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING, THE HIGH BEAMSS WORK ISSUE 3) THE DRIVER LOCK NO L...

ISSUE 1) FUEL SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, ONE WAS DONE BY ME THE OTHER BY MECHANIC. IT STOPPED SHOWING HOW MUCH GAS I HAD IN TANK SO I HAD TO GUESS. SEEMS TO BE A KNOW. AND RECURRING ISSUE ISSUE 2) HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING, THE HIGH BEAMSS WORK ISSUE 3) THE DRIVER LOCK NO L...

ISSUE 1) FUEL SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, ONE WAS DONE BY ME THE OTHER BY MECHANIC. IT STOPPED SHOWING HOW MUCH GAS I HAD IN TANK SO I HAD TO GUESS. SEEMS TO BE A KNOW. AND RECURRING ISSUE ISSUE 2) HEADLIGHTS HAVE ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING, THE HIGH BEAMSS WORK ISSUE 3) THE DRIVER LOCK NO L...

BOUGHT CAR AIRBAG WARNING CAME ON. NOTIFIED DEALER SAYS NOT RECALL. WHEN IN FACT AIR BAG HAS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 150,009

MY SON, [XXX] WAS DRIVING THE CAR. WHILE DECELERATING DOWN FROM 60 MPH ON APPROACH TO BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA, AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE ESC LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(...

Mileage: 119,000

MY SON, [XXX] WAS DRIVING THE CAR. WHILE DECELERATING DOWN FROM 60 MPH ON APPROACH TO BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA, AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE ESC LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(...

Mileage: 119,000

MY SON, [XXX] WAS DRIVING THE CAR. WHILE DECELERATING DOWN FROM 60 MPH ON APPROACH TO BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA, AT ABOUT 40 MPH THE ESC LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO WORK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(...

Mileage: 119,000

2007 SANTE FE ALTERNATOR ISSUE. POST RECALL FIX, OIL LEAK STILL HAPPENING AND THIS TIME THE ALTERNATOR ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HAD TO PULL OVER AND POUR WATER ON THE ALTERNATOR TO KEEP IT FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. CAR BECAME DISABLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. F...

Mileage: 120,000

2007 SANTE FE ALTERNATOR ISSUE. POST RECALL FIX, OIL LEAK STILL HAPPENING AND THIS TIME THE ALTERNATOR ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HAD TO PULL OVER AND POUR WATER ON THE ALTERNATOR TO KEEP IT FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. CAR BECAME DISABLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. F...

Mileage: 120,000

FRONT CORNER OF VALVE COVER IS LEAKING OIL ONTO MY ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO BECOME SATURATED WITH OIL AND ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. THE SAME OIL IS SPREADING ALL AROUND MY DRIVE BELT FROM THE ALTERNATOR AND SATURATING ALL PULLIES AND THE ENTIRE DRIVE BELT AS WELL. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS CHARGING MY BATTERY...

Mileage: 187,000

FRONT CORNER OF VALVE COVER IS LEAKING OIL ONTO MY ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO BECOME SATURATED WITH OIL AND ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN. THE SAME OIL IS SPREADING ALL AROUND MY DRIVE BELT FROM THE ALTERNATOR AND SATURATING ALL PULLIES AND THE ENTIRE DRIVE BELT AS WELL. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS CHARGING MY BATTERY...

Mileage: 187,000

ACCELERATOR STUCK WHILE MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY, VEHICLE WAS GOING 85 MPH WHEN I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND USED BRAKES TO STOP. THE ENGINE CONTINUED "RACING" AFTER STOPPING AND STOPPED ONLY AFTER I SHUT OFF THE IGNITION. NOW ALSO HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING ON CITY STREETS. EXTREME DANGER IF SOMEONE DR...

Mileage: 140,000

HYUNDAI RECALLS SANTA FE FOR ALTERNATOR OIL LEAK.SANTA FE CROSSOVER TO FIX AN OIL LEAK, CAUSED BY A FAULTY VALVE COVER GASKET, THAT COULD AFFECT ALTERNATOR PERFORMANCE..DEALER SAID THEY WONT HONOR THE RECALL CAUSE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY.ALSO THE COIL WAS NOT REPLACED AND A RECALL WAS SENT OUT ALSO ON C...

Mileage: 189,000

HYUNDAI RECALLS SANTA FE FOR ALTERNATOR OIL LEAK.SANTA FE CROSSOVER TO FIX AN OIL LEAK, CAUSED BY A FAULTY VALVE COVER GASKET, THAT COULD AFFECT ALTERNATOR PERFORMANCE..DEALER SAID THEY WONT HONOR THE RECALL CAUSE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY.ALSO THE COIL WAS NOT REPLACED AND A RECALL WAS SENT OUT ALSO ON C...

Mileage: 189,000

HYUNDAI RECALLS SANTA FE FOR ALTERNATOR OIL LEAK.SANTA FE CROSSOVER TO FIX AN OIL LEAK, CAUSED BY A FAULTY VALVE COVER GASKET, THAT COULD AFFECT ALTERNATOR PERFORMANCE..DEALER SAID THEY WONT HONOR THE RECALL CAUSE ITS OUT OF WARRANTY.ALSO THE COIL WAS NOT REPLACED AND A RECALL WAS SENT OUT ALSO ON C...

Mileage: 189,000

TAKATA RECALL I WAS JUST MADE AWARE OF THE AIRBAG RECALL. EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE, 7+ YEARS, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. FOR THE FIRST FEW YEARS I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE JUST BEFORE INSPECTION BY THE STATE OF NJ SO IT COULD PASS INSPECTION BUT IT ALWAYS CAME BACK ON A WEEK ...

Mileage: 35,000

DRIVING AT 60MPH THE ESC OFF LIGHT APPEARED AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A 5MHP SLOW DOWN QUICKLY AND THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AS IF THE ENGINE HAD DIED. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A LOGGING TRUCK. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM

Mileage: 121,483

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 78,676

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 78,676

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 78,676

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 102,622

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 102,622

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 102,622

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 120,217

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 120,217

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARM 3 TIMES, (2/2013, 4/2014, 3/2015) AND ABOUT TO DO IT A 4TH TIME (2019). IT GOES BAD AFTER ABOUT 20,000 MILES AND AFFECTS THE ALIGNMENT WHICH CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR INCORRECTLY. BRAND NEW TIRES ARE GET WORN DOWN ON THE INSIDE EDGE AND IS NOT VISIBLE. THIS CAUSE...

Mileage: 120,217

TAKATA RECALL: AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. SEVERAL YEARS OF SANTA FE HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHEN CHECKING MY VIN, NO RECALL APPEARS. IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER YEARS.

Mileage: 90,000

THERE IS AN INCORRECT RECALL NOTICE ON MY VEHICLE FOR A TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS. I DO NOT HAVE A HITCH OR HARNESS. PLEASE REMOVE THIS RECALL NOTICE.

THE LEFT SUN VISOR BROKE AT THE TOP OF THE ARM AND CAN'T BE FIXED WITHOUT REPLACING THE WHOLE THING. WHEN I RESEARCHED IT THERE WERE HUMOROUS COMPLAINTS. IT FALLS DOWN AND HANGS IN FRONT OF MY FACE AS I'M TRYING TO DRIVE. IT'S INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE IN MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS...

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SOUND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED BEANS HYUNDAI (...

Mileage: 143,000

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, STABILITY CONTROL IS TURNED OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING, A LACK OF VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. THERE HAS BEEN A HISTORIC RECALL ON THIS ISSUE - BUT NOT FOR THIS S...

Mileage: 160,000

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, STABILITY CONTROL IS TURNED OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING, A LACK OF VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. THERE HAS BEEN A HISTORIC RECALL ON THIS ISSUE - BUT NOT FOR THIS S...

Mileage: 160,000

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, STABILITY CONTROL IS TURNED OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING, A LACK OF VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AN INABILITY TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. THERE HAS BEEN A HISTORIC RECALL ON THIS ISSUE - BUT NOT FOR THIS S...

Mileage: 160,000

TAKATA RECALL : I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY MY AIRBAGS DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED OR ARE NOT LISTED FOR RECALL. IN THE SUMMERTIME THIS VEHICLE SITS IN 90 TO 100 OF A TEMPERATURES WITH THE AIRBAG BEING EXPOSED TO THIS HIGH HEAT.. WHEN I DO A VIN SEARCH THE ONLY THING THAT COMES UP IS A RECALL FOR THE ...

Mileage: 91,210

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH AND DROVE SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED NAPLETON HYUNDAI...

Mileage: 76,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 20 MPH AND DROVE SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED NAPLETON HYUNDAI...

Mileage: 76,000

THERE'S BEEN ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP AND PRESSURE GAUGE. WE'VE ALREADY HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED 4 TIMES AND STILL SUSPECT THERE'S A LEAK SOMEWHERE. WE CAN SMELL GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE/AFTER PUMPING AND AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN. ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE HEADLIGHT...

Mileage: 165,000

THERE'S BEEN ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP AND PRESSURE GAUGE. WE'VE ALREADY HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED 4 TIMES AND STILL SUSPECT THERE'S A LEAK SOMEWHERE. WE CAN SMELL GAS IN THE VEHICLE WHILE/AFTER PUMPING AND AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN. ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE HEADLIGHT...

Mileage: 165,000

TAKATA RECALL THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING TAKATA INFLATORS HAD MY HYNDAI CHECKED OUT AT A GARAGE. TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT ON IT. ONLY HAVE 161000 MILES ON IT. THE FUEL SENSOR ALSO MESSED UP ON IT, DOES NOT READ RIGHT. HAVE TO GO BY THE ODOMETER TO BE ABLE TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IN IT. I THINK...

Mileage: 161,000

I HAVE A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED YET ON THE TRAILER HITCH, AND SINCE I HAD THE VEHICLE AND STARTED DRIVING IT I HAVE TOLD THE CAR DEALER SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE TPMS THAT THE ICON HAS BEEN ON AND EVEN HAVING IT LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES IT WON?T STAY OFF WHEN I DRIVE I GET WEIR...

Mileage: 106,277

I HAVE A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED YET ON THE TRAILER HITCH, AND SINCE I HAD THE VEHICLE AND STARTED DRIVING IT I HAVE TOLD THE CAR DEALER SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE TPMS THAT THE ICON HAS BEEN ON AND EVEN HAVING IT LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES IT WON?T STAY OFF WHEN I DRIVE I GET WEIR...

Mileage: 106,277

I KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH IT

THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HAS GONE BAD. FROM MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 SANTA FE. IT HAS BECOME NECESSARY TO USE MY TRIP METER TO GAUGE HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE.

Mileage: 100,000

PLASTIC INSIDE DOOR HANDLES FATIQUED AND SNAPPED OFF PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM INSIDE! (SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE) HOW DO YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR IF YOU CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR?

Mileage: 99,975

THE HEADLGHTS ON LOW BEAM BLOCK OUT THE TOP 1/3 OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM AND 2/3 OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM WHEN THE CAR IS GOING DOWN HILL. THIS EYEBROW EFFECT IS NOT SHOWING WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON. IN ADDITION WHEN THE LOW BEAMS ARE IN USE, THE MYVISION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR IS BLOCKED OUT. THIS SE...

Mileage: 5,000

THE HEADLGHTS ON LOW BEAM BLOCK OUT THE TOP 1/3 OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM AND 2/3 OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM WHEN THE CAR IS GOING DOWN HILL. THIS EYEBROW EFFECT IS NOT SHOWING WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ON. IN ADDITION WHEN THE LOW BEAMS ARE IN USE, THE MYVISION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR IS BLOCKED OUT. THIS SE...

Mileage: 5,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER A PROFESSIONAL RESET BRAKES LIGHT WONT GO OFF UNLESS I UNHOOK THE BATTERY

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER A PROFESSIONAL RESET BRAKES LIGHT WONT GO OFF UNLESS I UNHOOK THE BATTERY

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER A PROFESSIONAL RESET BRAKES LIGHT WONT GO OFF UNLESS I UNHOOK THE BATTERY

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

Mileage: 51,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE (P0504) REVEALED THAT IT WAS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.

Mileage: 147,000

EXCESSIVE RUST RIGHT REAR TRAILING ARM AT SUBFRAME - IS ESSENTIALLY RUSTED TO THE POINT IF THIS JOINT FAILS IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS WE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS PART OF A HYUNDAI RECALL CAMPAIGN 947 WEN WE CALLED THE DEALER AND HYUNDAI. SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT AT DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED, TAKE PICT...

Mileage: 150,000

WE HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED V6 3.3L WITH ~80K MILES THAT SUFFERED AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE WHILE DRIVING YESTERDAY 8/14: CAR LOST ALL POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND STALLED... HOPEFULLY WITHOUT MUCH TRAFFIC AROUND. WE THOUGHT IT WAS A BATTERY PROBLEM, SO WE GOT A NEW BATTERY BUT PROBLE...

Mileage: 80,000

IN 3 INCIDENTS I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF PARKING SPOT, THEN FORWARD DOWN THE LANE AND RIGHT TURN AT THE END OF THE LANE, THE STEERING LOCKED AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. IN PANIC, I BRAKED, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND BACK IN DRIVE AND I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING. A 4TH INCIDENT OCCUR...

Mileage: 104,000

THE GAS GAS DOES NOT WORK, THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. THIS IS A GREAT DANGER AS I RAN OUT OF GAS AT A HIGH SPEED WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. AFTER THIS HAPPENED I HAVE READ A TON OF OTHER COMMENTS REPORTING THE SAME THING, HYUNDAI SHOUL...

Mileage: 110,000

THE SUB FRAME THAT'S HOLDING THE ENGINE IS RUSTING APART ALMOST MISSING A HUGE PART OF IT WHICH IS A CAUSE FOR CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND MY CHILDREN. ESPECIALLY BEING THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS ISSUE UPON PURCHASING THIS AS A "CERTIFIED VEHICLE". ONLY HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR.

Mileage: 90,000

THE SUB FRAME THAT'S HOLDING THE ENGINE IS RUSTING APART ALMOST MISSING A HUGE PART OF IT WHICH IS A CAUSE FOR CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND MY CHILDREN. ESPECIALLY BEING THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS ISSUE UPON PURCHASING THIS AS A "CERTIFIED VEHICLE". ONLY HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR.

Mileage: 90,000

THE SUB FRAME THAT'S HOLDING THE ENGINE IS RUSTING APART ALMOST MISSING A HUGE PART OF IT WHICH IS A CAUSE FOR CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF ME AND MY CHILDREN. ESPECIALLY BEING THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS ISSUE UPON PURCHASING THIS AS A "CERTIFIED VEHICLE". ONLY HAD IT FOR ONE YEAR.

Mileage: 90,000

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC THE REASON WAS MY FUEL SENSOR IS NOT WORKING. MY GAS GAUGE DOES NOT TELL ME HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. THE REPAIR WOULD BE COSTLY AND REQUIRES THE REMOVAL OF THE GAS TANK. DUE TO THIS DEFECT, MY CAR WILL NOT PASS MD EMISSIONS TESTING. TH...

"TAKATA RECALL" MY CAR CONSTANTLY HAS THE ESC OFF LIGHT COME ON WHILE I'M DRIVING. I CAN BE GOING 5 MILES PER HOUR OR 60 MILES PER HOUR. I CAN BE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD OR RIDING ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS SITTING STILL THE OTHER DAY AND THE LIGHT CAME ON CAUSING ME TO NOT BE ABLE TO HIT THE GAS. THIS HAS...

Mileage: 116,400

THE ELECTROIN STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) FUNCTION ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS BEGUN FAILING SINCE APRIL 2018. THE WARNING LIGHT WILL RANDOMLY COME ON BETTER THAN HALFO OF THE TIME WE OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH THAT ALLOWS MANUAL CONTROL OF THIS FEATURE THAT NOW DOES NOTHING....

Mileage: 91,000

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS ITS POOR DESIGN CAUSED IT TO FAIL AND LEAK INTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO EVENTUALLY FAIL. I'VE HAD IT REPLACED TWICE AND THE THIRD GASKET HAS FAILED AND IS LEAKING INTO THE ALTERNATOR ONCE AGAIN. HYUNDAI HAS FAILED TO CREATE A PERMANENT...

Mileage: 165,000

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS ITS POOR DESIGN CAUSED IT TO FAIL AND LEAK INTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING THE ALTERNATOR TO EVENTUALLY FAIL. I'VE HAD IT REPLACED TWICE AND THE THIRD GASKET HAS FAILED AND IS LEAKING INTO THE ALTERNATOR ONCE AGAIN. HYUNDAI HAS FAILED TO CREATE A PERMANENT...

Mileage: 165,000

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT TURN ON WITHOUGHT CYCLING OF THE SHIFTER FROM PARK TO DRIVE REPEATEDLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A BAD SHIFTER CABLE. HE ALSO STATED THIS WAS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE.

Mileage: 150,000

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT TURN ON WITHOUGHT CYCLING OF THE SHIFTER FROM PARK TO DRIVE REPEATEDLY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A REPUTABLE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A BAD SHIFTER CABLE. HE ALSO STATED THIS WAS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL VEHICLE.

Mileage: 150,000

I HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR STARTED AND CONTINUED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I HAD THE WIPERS GOING; CRUISE WAS NOT TURNED ON OR SET, THERE WAS NOTHING OBSTRUCTING BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PETALS. I TURNED THE LIGHTS TO AUTO THEN DOWN TO RUNNING LIGHTS THEN TO THE ON POSITION. JUST ...

Mileage: 99,450

I HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR STARTED AND CONTINUED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I HAD THE WIPERS GOING; CRUISE WAS NOT TURNED ON OR SET, THERE WAS NOTHING OBSTRUCTING BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PETALS. I TURNED THE LIGHTS TO AUTO THEN DOWN TO RUNNING LIGHTS THEN TO THE ON POSITION. JUST ...

Mileage: 99,450

I HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAR STARTED AND CONTINUED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. I HAD THE WIPERS GOING; CRUISE WAS NOT TURNED ON OR SET, THERE WAS NOTHING OBSTRUCTING BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PETALS. I TURNED THE LIGHTS TO AUTO THEN DOWN TO RUNNING LIGHTS THEN TO THE ON POSITION. JUST ...

Mileage: 99,450

FUEL GAGE STOPPED REGISTERING FUEL IN TANK, EMPTY LIGHT IS ON, NO GUAGE MOVEMENT OF NEEDLE. HAVE TO GUESS ON AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK.

Mileage: 155,000

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ESC UNIT. I CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE RIGHT HAND FRONT BREAK WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN AT RADIUM GRAB AND JERK THE CAR TO THE RIGHT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 35 TO 70 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP 3 OR 4 TIME TO GET THE P...

Mileage: 110,000

'INTERMITTENTLY' HESITATES TO ALMOST STALL ON MOVING FORWARD FROM STOP, AND 'BUCKS' WHILE MOVING STEADILY AT CONSTANT SPEEDS BELOW 40MPH. AVERAGE GAS MILEAGE HAS DETERIORATED FROM 19 - 20 TO 15 - 16. CAR HAS ALWAYS RUN ON MOBILE ONE AND REGULARLY SERVICED. CAR HAS STALLED WHILE IN MOTION ON OPEN ROA...

Mileage: 150,000

I BOUGHT TGIS CAR IN DEC.2017 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP..SHOETLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME DAYS LATER BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THE SALESMAN/OWNER SAID ITS THE GAS CAP..CAME ON 3 MORE TIMES..THEY KEPT SAYING ITS THE GAS CAP..WELL I TIGGTEN THAT CAP TILL IT CANT TURN.ANOTHER THING THE BACK END OF T...

Mileage: 165,660

I BOUGHT TGIS CAR IN DEC.2017 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP..SHOETLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME DAYS LATER BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THE SALESMAN/OWNER SAID ITS THE GAS CAP..CAME ON 3 MORE TIMES..THEY KEPT SAYING ITS THE GAS CAP..WELL I TIGGTEN THAT CAP TILL IT CANT TURN.ANOTHER THING THE BACK END OF T...

Mileage: 165,660

I BOUGHT TGIS CAR IN DEC.2017 FROM A USED CAR DEALERSHIP..SHOETLY AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME DAYS LATER BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THE SALESMAN/OWNER SAID ITS THE GAS CAP..CAME ON 3 MORE TIMES..THEY KEPT SAYING ITS THE GAS CAP..WELL I TIGGTEN THAT CAP TILL IT CANT TURN.ANOTHER THING THE BACK END OF T...

Mileage: 165,660

SENSORS -ARE BAD. HAVE TO TURN OFF ESC TO KEEP FROM ABS PULLING ME OFF THE ROAD. FEELS LIKE BRAKES ARE FALLING OUT. SOMEONE ELSE I SAW SAID SHE HAD SAME ISSUE. I PAID OVER $2,000 TO GET BRAKES FIXED AT DEALERSHIP-NEVER FIXED ISSUE. I TURN OFF BUTTON ONLY GIVE ME A CHANCE TO DRIVE.

SENSORS -ARE BAD. HAVE TO TURN OFF ESC TO KEEP FROM ABS PULLING ME OFF THE ROAD. FEELS LIKE BRAKES ARE FALLING OUT. SOMEONE ELSE I SAW SAID SHE HAD SAME ISSUE. I PAID OVER $2,000 TO GET BRAKES FIXED AT DEALERSHIP-NEVER FIXED ISSUE. I TURN OFF BUTTON ONLY GIVE ME A CHANCE TO DRIVE.

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR STOPPED WORKING SO CAN NO LONGER TELL HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. IT CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. I AM MANUALLY HAVING TO TRACK HOW MANY MILES I HAVE TRAVELED SINCE LAST FILL UP. THIS IS COMPLETELY FRUSTRATING IF NOT UNSAFE BASED ON THE FACT THAT I SEE THAT NUMEROUS ...

Mileage: 108,000

CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE APART WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL: ( OF THE STEERING, BRAKES, LIGHTING, ETC. ) THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT A VERY LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY! FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHICH PREVENTED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE FROM...

Mileage: 111,149

CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE APART WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL: ( OF THE STEERING, BRAKES, LIGHTING, ETC. ) THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT A VERY LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY! FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHICH PREVENTED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE FROM...

Mileage: 111,149

CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE APART WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL: ( OF THE STEERING, BRAKES, LIGHTING, ETC. ) THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT A VERY LOW SPEED WHILE TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY! FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE WHICH PREVENTED EXCESSIVE DAMAGE FROM...

Mileage: 111,149

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VISOR FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

Mileage: 101,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CONSTANT OIL LEAK CONCERNING THE VALVE COVER GASKET. THE PREVIOUS VEHICLE OWNER HAD THE GASKET REPLACED AND RESEALED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF THE CONTACT OWNING THE VEHICLE,...

ESC IS INTERMITTENTLY TURNING ITSELF OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING. HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN I FIRST START DRIVING AND AM AT A VERY LOW SPEED, BUT ALSO HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS AT TIMES. ONLY WAY TO TURN IT BACK ON IS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RE-START. IS HAPPENING MORE...

Mileage: 82,000

FUEL GAGE ALWAYS CHANGES LEVELS. CONSTANTLY MAKING THE LOW GAS LIGHT TO TURN ON EVEN AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK UP AT THE GAS STATION. ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU GAS LEVEL IS WHEN MANY USE THE SANTA FE AS THEIR FAMILY CAR TO TRANSPORT THEIR CHILDREN. ITS BEEN HAPPENING THE PAST WEEK

Mileage: 112,000

FUEL GAGE ALWAYS CHANGES LEVELS. CONSTANTLY MAKING THE LOW GAS LIGHT TO TURN ON EVEN AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK UP AT THE GAS STATION. ITS VERY DANGEROUS TO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU GAS LEVEL IS WHEN MANY USE THE SANTA FE AS THEIR FAMILY CAR TO TRANSPORT THEIR CHILDREN. ITS BEEN HAPPENING THE PAST WEEK

Mileage: 112,000

FUEL GAGE REPORTS INACCURATE READINGS CAUSES CHECK INGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.

FUEL INDICATOR GAUGE IS BROKEN. DOES NOT PROPERLY INDICATE FUEL LEVEL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ONLINE SEARCH. TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX WHEN IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI RECALL WHEN IT IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM. I WILL NOT KNOW IF THE...

SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE A LEFT OR IGHT TURN, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THIS ISN'T THE ONLY ISSUE BUT THE CAR TURNS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS. IM NOT ABLE TO TURN OR STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IM AT A VERY SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING. IT HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I WENT ONLINE AND ...

Mileage: 173,910

SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE A LEFT OR IGHT TURN, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THIS ISN'T THE ONLY ISSUE BUT THE CAR TURNS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS. IM NOT ABLE TO TURN OR STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IM AT A VERY SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING. IT HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I WENT ONLINE AND ...

Mileage: 173,910

SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE A LEFT OR IGHT TURN, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THIS ISN'T THE ONLY ISSUE BUT THE CAR TURNS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS. IM NOT ABLE TO TURN OR STOP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IM AT A VERY SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING. IT HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I WENT ONLINE AND ...

Mileage: 173,910

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S STEPSON WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAREY MOTORS (3204 FRUITVALE BLVD, YAKIMA, WA 98902), BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIA...

LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR NO REASON. I HAVE NO IDEA IF IT IS WORKING OR NOT. STARTED ABOUT 85,000 MILES. APPEARS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR. HAPPENS FREQUENTLY DURING DRIVING.

Mileage: 85,000

FUEL INDICATOR GAUGE IS BROKEN. DOES NOT PROPERLY INDICATE FUEL LEVEL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO ONLINE SEARCH. TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX WHEN IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER HYUNDAI RECALL WHEN IT IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM. I WILL NOT KNOW IF...

Mileage: 65,000

DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES LOCK, SOMETIMES DO NOT. MOSTLY THEY UNLOCK BUT DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY. THE KEY FOB ALSO DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. HAVE HAD THE BATTERY AND SYSTEM CHECKS AND THERE WERE NO ISSUES. DANGEROUS TO HAVE DOORS NOT LOCK PROPERLY FOR A SINGLE WOMAN IN PARKING LOTS OR...

Mileage: 67,000

MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE WHEN PULLING IT DOWN AS I WAS DRIVING, LITERALLY HUNG IN MY FACE AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. 2 WEEKS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE. READING ON LINE, SEVERAL SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED.

Mileage: 33,000

ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON THEN VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN TO 20 MPH AND WILL NOT SPEED UP. MUST PARK TURN ENGINE OFF TO GET TO GO AGAIN. NO LONGER WORKS.

Mileage: 124,000

MY ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL SENSOR 2 TIMES AND FUEL PUMP I DO NOT EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY CAR BECAUSE THE GAUGE IS NOT CORRECT. NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON IT FAILED THE E CHECK ?????? THERE HAS BEEN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM

Mileage: 93,000

MY ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL SENSOR 2 TIMES AND FUEL PUMP I DO NOT EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY CAR BECAUSE THE GAUGE IS NOT CORRECT. NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON IT FAILED THE E CHECK ?????? THERE HAS BEEN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM

Mileage: 93,000

THE SENSORS THAT READ THE GAS WENT OUT ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO

Mileage: 100,000

THE SENSORS THAT READ THE GAS WENT OUT ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO

Mileage: 100,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FUEL GAUGE FLOATS FROM FULL TO EMPTY. BAD SENSORS. COST TO REPLACE IS NEARLY 1000.00 CONSIDERABLE SAFETY ISSUE, AS YOU NEVER KNOW PRECISELY HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT IN TANK. ASKING FOR RECALL.

Mileage: 75,000

IN 8/2015 WE EXPERIENCED AN OCCURRENCE OF SUDDEN, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON A CITY STREET WHILE DRIVING. MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY HARD BRAKING AND SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME AND WE HAD IT TOWED TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM: "...CHEC...

Mileage: 50,000

APPROXIMATELY 2015 THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING AND THEN FAILED COMPLETELY WITHIN A FEW WEEKS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONSTANTLY SHOW AN EMPTY FUEL LIGHT EVEN WHEN FULL. IN 2017 AT SOME THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET PINS SEIZED WITH NO NOTICEABLE DRIVING DIFFERENCE UNTI...

Mileage: 141,511

APPROXIMATELY 2015 THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING AND THEN FAILED COMPLETELY WITHIN A FEW WEEKS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONSTANTLY SHOW AN EMPTY FUEL LIGHT EVEN WHEN FULL. IN 2017 AT SOME THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET PINS SEIZED WITH NO NOTICEABLE DRIVING DIFFERENCE UNTI...

Mileage: 141,511

I GOT A LETTER FOR A RECALL FOR UNDERBODY CORROSION PREVENTATIVE CARE, HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK TO THE DEALER TO GET THIS DONE, THE UNDERCARRIGE/UNDERBODY WAS ALREADY TOO CORROTED/DAMAGED AND HYUNDAI IS NOT WILLING TO FIX IT, INSTEAD THEY ARE TRYING TO OFFER ME $4,800 WHICH WILL NOT BUY ME A NEW SUV CAR....

Mileage: 200,000

I GOT A LETTER FOR A RECALL FOR UNDERBODY CORROSION PREVENTATIVE CARE, HOWEVER WHEN I TOOK TO THE DEALER TO GET THIS DONE, THE UNDERCARRIGE/UNDERBODY WAS ALREADY TOO CORROTED/DAMAGED AND HYUNDAI IS NOT WILLING TO FIX IT, INSTEAD THEY ARE TRYING TO OFFER ME $4,800 WHICH WILL NOT BUY ME A NEW SUV CAR....

Mileage: 200,000

THE GAS SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. CAUSE THE TANK TO SHOW OUT OF GAS WHEN THERE IS AT LEAST A HALF A TANK IN IT. THIS HAS ALSO CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHENEVER IT WANTS TO. I WOULD TRAVEL TO GET IT CHECK ONLY FOR THE LIGHT TO BE OFF. I AM UNABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE WITH OUT FILLI...

ON A JUNE 3, 2017, WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. DURING THE TURN IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR SLOWLY LOST ALL POWER. ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIT UP AND THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE AND RPM INDICATORS WERE MOVING BACK AND FORTH. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE TO THE LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AND MAKE IT TO A PARKING LOT SAFELY. I A...

Mileage: 133,000

ON A JUNE 3, 2017, WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. DURING THE TURN IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR SLOWLY LOST ALL POWER. ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIT UP AND THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE AND RPM INDICATORS WERE MOVING BACK AND FORTH. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE TO THE LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AND MAKE IT TO A PARKING LOT SAFELY. I A...

Mileage: 133,000

ON A JUNE 3, 2017, WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. DURING THE TURN IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR SLOWLY LOST ALL POWER. ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIT UP AND THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE AND RPM INDICATORS WERE MOVING BACK AND FORTH. WE WERE ABLE TO GLIDE TO THE LIGHT IN TRAFFIC AND MAKE IT TO A PARKING LOT SAFELY. I A...

Mileage: 133,000

BOTH FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 91,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IMPROPER/INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS PROMPTED THE REPAIR WHICH COST OVER $400 AT MY LOCAL MECHANIC. PER THE MECHANIC AND INTERNET RESEARCH, THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT WITH PRE-2010 SANTA FE MODELS AS...

BOTH FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNITS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 91,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IMPROPER/INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS PROMPTED THE REPAIR WHICH COST OVER $400 AT MY LOCAL MECHANIC. PER THE MECHANIC AND INTERNET RESEARCH, THIS ISSUE SEEMS TO BE PREVALENT WITH PRE-2010 SANTA FE MODELS AS...

FOR THE LAST 3-6 MONTHS MY ENGINE LIGHT AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE BEEN ACTING UP. MY ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON TO CHECK ENGINE AT SAME TIME MY FUEL AMOUNT READS EMPTY OF 1/4 TANK AMOUNT AFTER I JUST FILLED UP. I'M TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE SENSORS FOR 600.00 PLUS DOLLARS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I DON...

Mileage: 86,000

FOR THE LAST 3-6 MONTHS MY ENGINE LIGHT AND FUEL GAUGE HAVE BEEN ACTING UP. MY ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON TO CHECK ENGINE AT SAME TIME MY FUEL AMOUNT READS EMPTY OF 1/4 TANK AMOUNT AFTER I JUST FILLED UP. I'M TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE SENSORS FOR 600.00 PLUS DOLLARS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I DON...

Mileage: 86,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V472000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR RE...

WHEN STARTING OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE YESTERDAY, THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH. I TRIED TO PRESS THE BUTTON TO SEE IF IT WOULD ENGAGE, BUT IT HAD NO REACTION. I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED A WHILE AND RESTARTED AND THE LIGHT WAS GONE. HOWEVER 10 MINUTES LATER WHILE DRIVING 73 MPH ON...

Mileage: 10

TURN SIGNAL COLUMN, TURN SIGNAL RAPID CLICKING, TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T TURN OFF, SMOKE FROM STEERING COLUMN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE BY PROVIDING COATING ON THE FRONT AND REAR AXLES OF THE FRAME. HOWEVER, THE MAIN PORTION OF THE FRAME (FROM FRONT TO BACK) HAD EXTENSIVE RUST, CORROSION, AND HOLES. THE MECHANIC NOTIFIED THE TECHNIC...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HWY MAKING MY WAY TO THE MAIN HWY THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. THE POWER STEERING WAS ALSO OUT, VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER PULLING OVER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRIE...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HWY MAKING MY WAY TO THE MAIN HWY THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. THE POWER STEERING WAS ALSO OUT, VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER PULLING OVER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRIE...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A TWO LANE HWY MAKING MY WAY TO THE MAIN HWY THE CAR LOST ALL POWER, WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO STEER THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. THE POWER STEERING WAS ALSO OUT, VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER PULLING OVER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TRIE...

Mileage: 80,000

TAKATA RECALL .GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY EVEN WHEN TANK IS FULL. I RAN OUT OF FUEL ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST HAD A REAR END COLLISION . GAS GAUGE SHOWED I HAD 1/2 A TANK OF FUEL . I WAS STATIONARY IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON I-77

TAKATA RECALL .GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY EVEN WHEN TANK IS FULL. I RAN OUT OF FUEL ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALMOST HAD A REAR END COLLISION . GAS GAUGE SHOWED I HAD 1/2 A TANK OF FUEL . I WAS STATIONARY IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON I-77

FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST A GOOD AMOUNT OF MONEY TO FIX. I ASKED IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MASSEY HYUNDAI AND THEY TOLD ME YES THIS IS A CURRENT ISSUE, AND COULD NOT BE RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT D...

Mileage: 143,000

FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST A GOOD AMOUNT OF MONEY TO FIX. I ASKED IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MASSEY HYUNDAI AND THEY TOLD ME YES THIS IS A CURRENT ISSUE, AND COULD NOT BE RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT D...

Mileage: 143,000

FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST A GOOD AMOUNT OF MONEY TO FIX. I ASKED IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MASSEY HYUNDAI AND THEY TOLD ME YES THIS IS A CURRENT ISSUE, AND COULD NOT BE RECALLED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT D...

Mileage: 143,000

ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I HAD ABOUT A HALF TANK OF GAS AT THE TIME. WHILE WAITING ON A PASSENGER THE FUEL GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY. I THOUGHT PERHAPS I HAD A LEAK, BUT DIDN'T NOTICE OR SMELL GASOLINE. I WENT TO THE FUELING STATION AND FILLED UP. IT ONLY TOOK ABOUT 7 GAL...

Mileage: 100,000

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF FUEL GAUGE SENSOR CAUSED FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW FUEL EMPTY CAUTION LIGHT TO COME IF THE TANK WAS EMPTY OR NOT EMPTY. HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. HAVE SEEN ONLINE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH 2007 HYUNDAIS. BECAUSE OF THE EXTENSIVE PROBLEM, HYUNDAI SH...

THERE IS A GASKET LEAK THAT DRIPS OIL ON TO MY CAR'S ALTERNATOR, AFFECTING ITS ABILITY TO WORK. LAST YEAR, THIS PROBLEM CAUSED MY CAR NOT TO START, AND COMPLETELY DRAINED MY NEW CAR BATTERY (WHEN I THOUGHT THIS WAS SIMPLY A CAR BATTERY ISSUE). LAST YEAR, IT WOULD NOT START FOR ME AT ALL - I DISCOVER...

Mileage: 146,000

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. DEALERSHIP FOUND CODE B1495. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PART , FOR THIS YEAR ON OTHER HYUNDAI MODELS. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT IS THE SAME "BELT TENSION SENSOR UNIT" ON ALL THESE MODELS. WHY IS NOT THE SANTE FE ALSO INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V-497? THANK YOU *T...

Mileage: 110,000

I MOVED TO USA FROM CANADA 8 MONTHS AGO AND I HAVE IMPORTED MY SANTE FE 2007 AT THE SAME TIME. LATER I RECEIVED A CAMPAIGN NOTIFICATION 50CA07 (C0260) FROM CANADA. I HAVE JUST CONTACTED A HUYNDAI DEALER HERE IN GEORGIA USA AND HE TOLD ME THAT MY SANTE HAS TO BE REGISTERED WITH HYUNDAI USA EVEN IF TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT AND RIGHT AND LEANED ON ONE SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPLIC...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE JERKED LEFT AND RIGHT AND LEANED ON ONE SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPLIC...

Mileage: 100,000

GASKET LEAKS OIL ONTO ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO FAIL. HYUNDAI HAS A RECALL ON THE SISTER CAR HYUNDAI VERACRUZ FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT NOT THE SANTA FE. I HAVE SPENT ALOT OF MONEY ON THIS REPAIR AND THINK THAT I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN.

TAKATA RECALL ABOUT MAY 2016 AIRBAG DASH LIGHT AND PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT MALFUNCTION, DASH LIGHT STAYS ON, PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT DOES NOT RECOGNIZE PASSENGER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON 8/18/16, AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT "PROBLEM DUE TO A MAKEUP BAG WEDGED UNDER PASSENGER SEAT CAUSING POOR CONTAC...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND FELL, SWINGING FROM THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. WENT ON LINE TO CHECK THIS AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. HYUNDAI DEALER ORDERED A NEW VISOR AND CAN REPLACE IT, BUT IT SHO...

Mileage: 112,000

WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND FELL, SWINGING FROM THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. WENT ON LINE TO CHECK THIS AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. HYUNDAI DEALER ORDERED A NEW VISOR AND CAN REPLACE IT, BUT IT SHO...

Mileage: 112,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Mileage: 58,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ESC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO DEACTIVATE THE ESC. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MEC...

Mileage: 120,000

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WAS HANGING BY WIRES THEN CAME OFF AT 75,000 MILES NOW AT 114,000 MILES PASSENGER SIDE HANGING BY WIRES

Mileage: 75,000

I ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK AND MY CAR WOULDNT SHIFT INTO PARK.IT WILL NOT SHIFT WITHOUT USING THE LOCK MECHANISM BY THE SHIFTER. NOW WHEN I PUT IT IN GEAR IT AUTOMATICALLY HAS THE ECS OFF LIGHT ON THE DASH

I ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK AND MY CAR WOULDNT SHIFT INTO PARK.IT WILL NOT SHIFT WITHOUT USING THE LOCK MECHANISM BY THE SHIFTER. NOW WHEN I PUT IT IN GEAR IT AUTOMATICALLY HAS THE ECS OFF LIGHT ON THE DASH

FAULTY GAS GAUGE. AFTER FILLING UP TO A FULL GAS TANK, GAS GAUGE WILL GO UP AND DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOP AT AN INCORRECT READING. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE WHICH IS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS!!! WHEN THE GAUGE GETS BELOW HALF A...

Mileage: 75,000

FAULTY GAS GAUGE. AFTER FILLING UP TO A FULL GAS TANK, GAS GAUGE WILL GO UP AND DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOP AT AN INCORRECT READING. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE WHICH IS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS!!! WHEN THE GAUGE GETS BELOW HALF A...

Mileage: 75,000

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MY 2007 SANTA FE STARTED TO DECELERATE EVEN AS I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL REALIZING SOMETHING WAS WRONG STARTED LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PULL OVER THEN ALL MY GAUGES WENT CRAZY FUEL GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY RPM GAUGE WAS SHOWING 3000 RPM(ENGINE WAS ...

Mileage: 171,000

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MY 2007 SANTA FE STARTED TO DECELERATE EVEN AS I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL REALIZING SOMETHING WAS WRONG STARTED LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PULL OVER THEN ALL MY GAUGES WENT CRAZY FUEL GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY RPM GAUGE WAS SHOWING 3000 RPM(ENGINE WAS ...

Mileage: 171,000

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH MY 2007 SANTA FE STARTED TO DECELERATE EVEN AS I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL REALIZING SOMETHING WAS WRONG STARTED LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PULL OVER THEN ALL MY GAUGES WENT CRAZY FUEL GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY RPM GAUGE WAS SHOWING 3000 RPM(ENGINE WAS ...

Mileage: 171,000

WHILE DRIVING, "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE INDICATED NEARLY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS CLOSE TO HALF FULL. CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ALWAYS ILLUMINATED.

Mileage: 68,000

WHILE DRIVING, "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE INDICATED NEARLY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS CLOSE TO HALF FULL. CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ALWAYS ILLUMINATED.

Mileage: 68,000

THE FUEL SENDERS HAVE FAILED IN BOTH TANKS. TANK SAYS EMPTY WHEN IT'S FULL BUT DOES NOT READ RIGHT WHEN EMPTY. HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS TWICE WHEN IT SAYS 1/2 FULL. REPLACED BOTH AND NOW THEY HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. COULD RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH. YOU CAN R...

Mileage: 80,000

"SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" IN HYUNDAI'S, SPECIFICALLY SANTA FE. MY WIFE HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN TO HER WHILE DRIVING HER HYUNDAI SANTA FE THREE TIMES NOW AND THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP INSISTS THERE HAS BEEN NO INDICATION ON THE COMPUTER CODES AND THAT HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THEREFORE AS ...

Mileage: 68,714

THE DRIVER-SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AFTER A ROAD TRIP, DURING WHICH IT WAS NOT EVEN USED MUCH. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM, AND I HAVE ATTACHED A PICTURE WHICH GIVES AN EXAMPLE OF THE COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS EXACTLY OCCURRED FOR ONE OF MY SUN VISORS. THIS IS A FRUSTRATING PROBLEM, AND...

Mileage: 83,000

HYUNDAI SANTA FE ESC LIGHT POPS ON INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER PUSHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH DOES NOT PUT IT OUT. "ESC " LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD THE FRONT TIRES KIND OF LOCK UP WITH A GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR VIOLENTLY TRYING TO STOP IT SELF AND I WAS GOING STRAIGHT ON A CITY...

WIFE WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE ON CRUISE CONTROL, CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. TAPPING THE BRAKE DID NOT RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. COLLEGE SON WHO WAS IN PASSENGER SEAT REACHED OVER AND PULLED GAS PEDAL BACK WHICH RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. SECOND OCCURRENCE. FIRST TIME I THOUGHT MAYBE THE...

Mileage: 127,000

STEERING & SUSPENSION :FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING,THE VEHICLE BOUNCES TOO MUCH, TOO DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. FRONT STRUTS NEED TO BE CHANGED. BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT VERY FAST BECAUSE FRONT STRUTS ARE NOT GOOD. ALL LOWER ARMS AND ALL TIE ROD END WORN OUT.THAT CHANGE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, ...

Mileage: 95,000

STEERING & SUSPENSION :FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING,THE VEHICLE BOUNCES TOO MUCH, TOO DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. FRONT STRUTS NEED TO BE CHANGED. BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT VERY FAST BECAUSE FRONT STRUTS ARE NOT GOOD. ALL LOWER ARMS AND ALL TIE ROD END WORN OUT.THAT CHANGE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, ...

Mileage: 95,000

STEERING & SUSPENSION :FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING,THE VEHICLE BOUNCES TOO MUCH, TOO DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. FRONT STRUTS NEED TO BE CHANGED. BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT VERY FAST BECAUSE FRONT STRUTS ARE NOT GOOD. ALL LOWER ARMS AND ALL TIE ROD END WORN OUT.THAT CHANGE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, ...

Mileage: 95,000

FRIDAY, AUG 12, I PARKED THE CAR AROUND 6:30 PM. AROUND 8:40 AM, SATURDAY AUG 13, NEIGHBORS RANG MY DOOR BELL AND BANGED ON THE MY DOOR. THE SANTA FE WAS ON FIRE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ARSON. THE CAR PARKED FOR AROUND 14 HOURS CAUGHT FIRE. RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND NUMER...

Mileage: 157,000

FRIDAY, AUG 12, I PARKED THE CAR AROUND 6:30 PM. AROUND 8:40 AM, SATURDAY AUG 13, NEIGHBORS RANG MY DOOR BELL AND BANGED ON THE MY DOOR. THE SANTA FE WAS ON FIRE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ARSON. THE CAR PARKED FOR AROUND 14 HOURS CAUGHT FIRE. RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND NUMER...

Mileage: 157,000

FRIDAY, AUG 12, I PARKED THE CAR AROUND 6:30 PM. AROUND 8:40 AM, SATURDAY AUG 13, NEIGHBORS RANG MY DOOR BELL AND BANGED ON THE MY DOOR. THE SANTA FE WAS ON FIRE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ARSON. THE CAR PARKED FOR AROUND 14 HOURS CAUGHT FIRE. RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FOUND NUMER...

Mileage: 157,000

THIS MODEL VEHICLE HAS THE FOLLOWING ISSUE REPORTED - SEE INTERNET SITES - ALL TOO OFTEN AND HYUNDAI HAS TAKEN NO REMEDIAL ACTION. TOGETHER WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THE FUEL GAUGE IS VERY ERRATIC DUE TO SENSORS FAILING IN THE FUEL TANK THAT SENDS THE FUEL LEVEL READING TO THE DASHBOARD FUEL GAU...

Mileage: 43,000

FUEL GAUGE/ SENSOR FIXED LAST YEAR ...AGAIN THIS YEAR WITH THIS PROBLEM ... THERE IS TONS OF COMPLAINING ON THIS WHEN A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED WHEN SOMEONE DIES 1ST ????????????????????????????????

Mileage: 90,000

GAS GAGE GOES FROM FULL TO EMPTY IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. CAN'T TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE AS TRIP TICKET FUNCTION GOES "BERSERK" AS WELL AND MAY REGISTER FOR INSTANCE 20 MILES WHEN THE ODOMETER SAYS I HAVE ONLY TRAVELLED 10 MILES.

Mileage: 64,000

THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BECAME DISENGAGED, SO THE VISOR FELL DOWN. IT FELL DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND COMPLETELY DISTRACTED ME AND BLOCKED MY VIEW. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. IT IS NOT JUST "LOOSE". IT IS ACTUALLY DISENGAGED. I TRIED (UNSUCCESSFULLY) TO HOT GLUE GUN IT TOGET...

Mileage: 104,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC FUNCTION PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE FAILED TO WORK AND ALL OF THE DOORS RANDOMLY FAILED TO LOCK ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS. THE VIN WAS NO...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC FUNCTION PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE FAILED TO WORK AND ALL OF THE DOORS RANDOMLY FAILED TO LOCK ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSIS. THE VIN WAS NO...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT CAR SHUTS OFF. HAPPENED ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY. ALSO WHILE COMING TO A STOP TRANNY KEEPS TRYING TO PUSH FORWARD WHILE TRYING COME TO A STOP. WENT TO DEALER I WAS COMPLETELY IGNORED ME LIKE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WHILE TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT CAR SHUTS OFF. HAPPENED ON THE STREET AND HIGHWAY. ALSO WHILE COMING TO A STOP TRANNY KEEPS TRYING TO PUSH FORWARD WHILE TRYING COME TO A STOP. WENT TO DEALER I WAS COMPLETELY IGNORED ME LIKE THEY DIDN'T WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT

Mileage: 100,000

WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICED THE ESC OFF LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS STILL ON LOW SPEED RESIDENTIAL ROAD. PUSHING ON THE ESC ON BUTTON DIDNT DO ANYTHING. I HAD TO FIND A PLACE TO STOP. EVENTUALLY I TURN OFF MY CAR AND RESTARTED, ITS GONE. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN YESTERDAY AND AGAIN TODAY. LOOKING INTO WHAT COUL...

Mileage: 100,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN MY ESC OFF LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 20 MPH AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SPEED UP AT ALL ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE SMASHED INTO SEVERAL TIMES!! I SHUT MY CAR OFF AND RE STARTED IT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY TO SOMEPLAC...

Mileage: 141,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN MY ESC OFF LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 20 MPH AND WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SPEED UP AT ALL ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE SMASHED INTO SEVERAL TIMES!! I SHUT MY CAR OFF AND RE STARTED IT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY TO SOMEPLAC...

Mileage: 141,000

WHEN I WAS DRVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 75 MILES/HOUR THE " ESC OFF" LIGHT IS SUDDENLY CAME ON EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT TOUCH ANYTHING. AFTER THAT THE LIGHT IS ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME.

Mileage: 154,000

THE FLOATS AND SENSOR SYSTEM IN THE FUEL TANK QUIT WORKING IN 2015. THE GAS GAUGE REGISTERS AS EMPTY EVEN WHEN THE TANK IS MOSTLY FULL. THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH THIS MODEL SANTA FE, AND THE REPAIR COSTS CLOSE TO $1,000. I BELIEVE IT PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD, IN THAT THE VEHICLE COULD RUN OUT OF ...

Mileage: 135,000

DRIVING 55 MPH ON TWO LANE ROAD WITH ONCOMING AND CROSS TRAFFIC, OUR DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR PIVOT ARM FELL OUT OF CEILING MOUNT CAUSING VISOR TO DANGLE BY WIRES (FOR MAKE-UP LIGHT) IN FRONT OF DRIVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF ROAD AND CAUSING PANIC. WIRES EVENTUALLY BROKE. FAILURE IS CAUSED BY POOR PART DE...

Mileage: 112,000

GAS GAUGE IS GOING UP AND DOWN SOMETIMES IT'S CORRECT BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT'S NOT READING RIGHT . I HAVE READ ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM.ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON I'M 63 AND MY GRANDCHILDREN RIDE IN MY CAR,THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS

PLEASE NOTE THAT MY AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS ON AND I HAVE HAD THE LIGHT RESET MORE THAN SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN DRIVING THE LIGHT WILL GO ON AGAIN AND AGAIN. I HAVE THE DEALER LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND THEY HAVE RESET THE LIGHT AND THAT DID NOT WORK. ON 4.26.2016 THE D...

PLEASE NOTE THAT MY AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS ON AND I HAVE HAD THE LIGHT RESET MORE THAN SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN DRIVING THE LIGHT WILL GO ON AGAIN AND AGAIN. I HAVE THE DEALER LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND THEY HAVE RESET THE LIGHT AND THAT DID NOT WORK. ON 4.26.2016 THE D...

PLEASE NOTE THAT MY AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS ON AND I HAVE HAD THE LIGHT RESET MORE THAN SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN DRIVING THE LIGHT WILL GO ON AGAIN AND AGAIN. I HAVE THE DEALER LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND THEY HAVE RESET THE LIGHT AND THAT DID NOT WORK. ON 4.26.2016 THE D...

I HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE, THEREFORE ACTIVATING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS 107236 MILES ON IT. I GOT ON LINE AND SOUGHT OUT POSSIBLE INFO FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS MADE AWARE THAT MANY, MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SO I WENT...

Mileage: 107,236

I HAVE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE, THEREFORE ACTIVATING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE HAS 107236 MILES ON IT. I GOT ON LINE AND SOUGHT OUT POSSIBLE INFO FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS MADE AWARE THAT MANY, MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SO I WENT...

Mileage: 107,236

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. PART BROKE INSIDE RECESSED BODY. IT SHEARED OFF WHERE THE PLASTIC ARM HAS A LARGER DIAMETER FOR RETENTION. VISOR HUNG DOWN BY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OBSCURING VISION. VISOR WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF FAILURE. VISION FORWARD WAS COMPLETELY ...

Mileage: 97,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ESC WA...

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ESC WA...

Mileage: 79,000

THE FUEL GAUGE KEEPS FLUCTUATING ON THE THE AMOUNT OF GAS AVAILABLE. I HAVE 87000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. WITHOUT PROPER ACCOUNTING OF GAS AVAILABLE, I AM AFRAID THE CAR MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL ON HIGHWAY

Mileage: 87,000

MY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WENT OUT AT 70,000 MILES AND LEFT ME STRANDED ALONG A BUSY EXPRESSWAY WITH A 1 YEAR OLD. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS ITEM SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED, PLEASE NOTIFY HYUNDAI. THANK YOU. *TR

Mileage: 70,000

OWNED VEHICLE SINCE NEW AND HAVE HAD ALL SERVICES PERFORMED. CURRENTLY 72,000 MILES. CAR HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH CLUNKY, NOISY SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SINCE ABOUT 35,000 MILES. NOISES AND RIDE AT ALL SPEEDS ARE SO BAD THAT THIS HAS TO IMPACT POTENTIAL SAFETY. DEALERS HAVE REPLACED POWER STEERING RACK; PIN...

Mileage: 39,000

I BOUGHT THIS CAR A YEAR AGO AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS UP TO DATE. THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2008 ON THE TRAILER HITCH THAT WASN'T FIXED AND SOMETHING ABOUT THE AIR BAGS. ALSO THE DID PLAYER FOR THE TV ISN'T PLAYING ANYTHING.

I BOUGHT THIS CAR A YEAR AGO AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS UP TO DATE. THERE WAS A RECALL BACK IN 2008 ON THE TRAILER HITCH THAT WASN'T FIXED AND SOMETHING ABOUT THE AIR BAGS. ALSO THE DID PLAYER FOR THE TV ISN'T PLAYING ANYTHING.

GAS GAGE IS NOT WORKING, I HAVE TO ALWAYS FILL MY TANK UP I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IN MY TANK. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS. I'VE CHECKED ALL THE FUSES AND THEY ALL WORK.

Mileage: 65,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN STARTING. FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DROPPED TO EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS RECENTLY FILLED. FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD RISE AND FALL AND GIVE FALSE READINGS. DIAGNOSTIC OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWED P0464: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT. P0463: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR "A"...

Mileage: 108,000

FUEL SENSORS FAILED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $550.. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT WENT ON INDICATING THE WAS NO FUEL, BUT THE GAS TANK WAS FULL. THE FUEL GAUGE DIAL INDICATOR ALSO DROPPED TO DOWN TO ZERO AND IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE READING. SOMETIMES IT GOES UP...

Mileage: 112,680

MY SANTA FE ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". IT SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND WOULDN'T LET ME ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER AND I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE SPUTTERING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MINUTE, TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. HAPPENED THE NEXT DAY AS W...

Mileage: 112,000

MY SANTA FE ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". IT SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND WOULDN'T LET ME ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER AND I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE SPUTTERING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MINUTE, TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. HAPPENED THE NEXT DAY AS W...

Mileage: 112,000

THIS IS ACTUALLY MY THIRD COMPLAINT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO HYUNDAI NO ONE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. FIRST MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FUEL GAUGE SENSOR. I RECENTLY HAD THEM REPLACED NOW MY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR HAS STALLED ON ME SEVERAL TI...

THIS IS ACTUALLY MY THIRD COMPLAINT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO HYUNDAI NO ONE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. FIRST MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FUEL GAUGE SENSOR. I RECENTLY HAD THEM REPLACED NOW MY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR HAS STALLED ON ME SEVERAL TI...

THIS IS ACTUALLY MY THIRD COMPLAINT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO HYUNDAI NO ONE WILL ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. FIRST MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A FUEL GAUGE SENSOR. I RECENTLY HAD THEM REPLACED NOW MY CAR'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND THE CAR HAS STALLED ON ME SEVERAL TI...

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF; GAS GAUGE CLAIMS THE TANK IS EMPTY, FULL, EMPTY, HALF TANK...ALL WITHIN MINUTES; HEADLIGHTS WON'T LIGHT BUT FOG LIGHTS AND PARKING LIGHTS CURRENTLY WORK. HAPPENS WHETHER VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR DRIVING.

Mileage: 93,000

BOTH FUEL SENSORS FAILED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $551. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT WENT ON INDICATING THE WAS NO FUEL, BUT THE GAS TANK WAS FULL. THE FUEL GAUGE DIAL INDICATOR ALSO DROPPED TO DOWN TO ZERO AND IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE READING. SOMETIMES IT GOE...

Mileage: 139,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ST...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ST...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ST...

Mileage: 60,000

DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW VISOR RELEASED & FLOPPED UP 7 BACK IN FRONT OF DRIVERS FACE-UNABLE TO SEAT VISOR AS SOMETHING BROKE IN ATTACHMENT TO PIVOT PONT.HAD TO DRIVE HOLDING UP WITH ONE HAND AS HORRIBLE DISTRACTION FRON ROAD. TRIED HOLDING UP ON RETURN TRIP BACK TO MD-DIDNT WORK.GOING UP NICE BRIDGE & FA...

Mileage: 101,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR OPENED, SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE, AND FAILED TO LOCK BACK IN PLACE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. ONE DAY LATER, THE VISOR COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE ATTACHMENT POINT. THE VEHI...

Mileage: 105,000

I BOUGHT MY SANTA FE IN 2008, WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE A GAS PEDAL SWITCH, GEAR SHIFT SWITCH, GAS GAUGE SWITCH, DRIVER'S SEAT SWITCH, TWO BATTERIES REPLACED, THE DRIVER'S VISOR HUNG DOWN, BOTH HYDRAULICS LIFTS GATE REPLACE, BACKSEAT LEFT SIDE DOOR LOCK REPLACE AND STILL DOESN'T ...

Mileage: 60,000

I BOUGHT MY SANTA FE IN 2008, WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE A GAS PEDAL SWITCH, GEAR SHIFT SWITCH, GAS GAUGE SWITCH, DRIVER'S SEAT SWITCH, TWO BATTERIES REPLACED, THE DRIVER'S VISOR HUNG DOWN, BOTH HYDRAULICS LIFTS GATE REPLACE, BACKSEAT LEFT SIDE DOOR LOCK REPLACE AND STILL DOESN'T ...

Mileage: 60,000

I BOUGHT MY SANTA FE IN 2008, WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE A GAS PEDAL SWITCH, GEAR SHIFT SWITCH, GAS GAUGE SWITCH, DRIVER'S SEAT SWITCH, TWO BATTERIES REPLACED, THE DRIVER'S VISOR HUNG DOWN, BOTH HYDRAULICS LIFTS GATE REPLACE, BACKSEAT LEFT SIDE DOOR LOCK REPLACE AND STILL DOESN'T ...

Mileage: 60,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. AFTER PUTTING INTO PARK IT STARTED UP AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD 97K+ ON THE ODOMETER.

Mileage: 97,000

FUEL SENSOR/GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS IS INTERMITTENT SO GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN. CAN NEVER TELL HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN TANK SO YOU WILL RUN OUT OF GAS. A LOT OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SAME VEHICLE AND YEAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE...

Mileage: 98,000

FUEL SENSOR/GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS IS INTERMITTENT SO GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN. CAN NEVER TELL HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN TANK SO YOU WILL RUN OUT OF GAS. A LOT OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SAME VEHICLE AND YEAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF YOU RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE...

Mileage: 98,000

BOUGHT THE CAR USED, 2007 SANTA FE WITH 71K MILES ON IT. 2 MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE VEHICLE, THE ESC OFF LIGHT STARTED INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. THEN ONE DAY IT STAYED ON AND THAT SAME DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I NOTICED THE NEXT DAY THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN PRESSING THE B...

Mileage: 72,000

BOUGHT THE CAR USED, 2007 SANTA FE WITH 71K MILES ON IT. 2 MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE VEHICLE, THE ESC OFF LIGHT STARTED INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON. THEN ONE DAY IT STAYED ON AND THAT SAME DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I NOTICED THE NEXT DAY THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN PRESSING THE B...

Mileage: 72,000

LIGHT ESC ON

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE FROM THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. WHILE AT A COMPLETED STOP, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED T...

Mileage: 115,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE FROM THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. WHILE AT A COMPLETED STOP, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED T...

Mileage: 115,000

UNABLE TO TELL HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. THE FUEL SENSOR IS BROKEN. I'VE SEEN MANY POSTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE.

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, THE ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LIGHT , ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED STEADILY ON THE DASH, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES WORKS EVEN WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, THE ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LIGHT , ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED STEADILY ON THE DASH, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES WORKS EVEN WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, THE ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) LIGHT , ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED STEADILY ON THE DASH, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. THE GAS GAUGE SOMETIMES WORKS EVEN WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD AND WOULD ONLY MOVE BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 133,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE POST SECURING THE VISOR TO THE HEADLINER BROKE FREE, LEAVING THE VISOR HANGING DIRECTLY IN MY FIELD OF VISION. I DIDN'T EVEN TOUCH THE VISOR, IT FELL FROM THE VIBRATION OF TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD. IT HAS HAPPENED OTHER TIMES AS W...

Mileage: 80,000

I WAS TRAVELING TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE ON WYDA WAY IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY. I WAS GETTING READY TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY, I FELT MY CAR BEING PUSHED FROM BEHIND, AND THEN I HEARD A LOUD ACCELERATION NOISE. RIGHT AFTER THAT MOMENT, MY CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND WOU...

Mileage: 89,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), AND EGR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 131,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), AND EGR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 131,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), AND EGR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED EMPTY WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WA...

Mileage: 131,000

GAS GAGE SAID EMPTY SO I WENT TO PUT GAS IN IT THE PUMP KEPT SHUTTING OFF SO I MOVED AND WENT ANOTHER PUMP I STARTING PUT GAS IN THE CAR AND THE GAS CAME FLYING OUT OF THE CAR POURING ALL OVER ME I WAS SOAKED WITH GAS I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND HERE IT WAS THE GAS SENSOR IT WAS READING EMPTY WHEN ACTU...

Mileage: 126,000

WHEN SITTING IN A TRAFFIC JAM CAR STARTING JUMPING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO TURN OFF TRAFFIC STARTED TO MOVE ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR SEEMED LIKE IT WAS CHOKING THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON I MADE IT TO THE CAR SHOP THEY PUT IT ON THE MACHINE THEY SAID IT WAS A COIL PACK AND THIS YEAR SANTA F...

Mileage: 126,700

SMELL OF FUEL IN PASSENGER CABIN WHEN YOU FILL UP. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL ALONG WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON.

Mileage: 169,000

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO THE GAS GAUGE DROPPED TO "E" AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK TO AUTOZONE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. WITH A COST OF $300.AT THAT TIME I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WERE 2 SENDING UNITS. WOW $600. I PUT SOME CLEANER IN THE GAS WHICH HAS HELPED A LITTLE, JUST PROLONG...

Mileage: 85,000

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND GOING OVER ANY MINOR IRREGULARITY IN THE ROAD SURFACE, DISTRACTING NOISES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION...SQUEAKS, CREAKING AND THUDS ARE BEST WORD TO DESCRIBE. VERY DISTURBING AS NOTHING IS VISIBLE ACCORDING TO MECHANICS BUT THERE IS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM DUE TO THE HUNDRED...

Mileage: 98,000

OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK WHEELS. TOOK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WERE RUSTED. FOR SAFETY CONCERN, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT WE HAVE BOTH ROTORS AND CALIPERS CHANGED. IT WAS 6/29/2015 AND THE CAR HAS DRIVEN ONLY 257664 MILES. REPORTED...

Mileage: 25,764

THE ESC OFF LIGHT COMES ON AND PUSHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH DOES NOT PUT IT OUT. AND THE CAR HAS NO FORWARD MOMENTUM EVEN IF I FLOOR THE GAS PEDAL. IF I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RE START, THE DASH LIGHT GOES OUT SOMETIMES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. IN MOTION ON THE HIWAY

Mileage: 86,460

I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE , THE GAGE GOES FROM EMPTY TO FULL AND BACK TO EMPTY IN 5 MINUTES. BACK A FORTH EVERYDAY

CAR MADE RAPID CLICK FAILED TURN SIGNAL SOUND WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT SIGNAL ACTIVATED AND HAPHAZARDLY ACTIVATED LEFT SIGNAL INDEPENDENT OF DRIVER. SIDEOUND STOPPED IF SIGNAL ACTIVATED. AS APPROACHED BUSY TRAFFIC AREA (AIRPORT), STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING AND BURNING SMELL FILLED PASSENGER CABIN...

Mileage: 90,300

WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR BEFORE IT WAS RECALLED.

Mileage: 12,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE...

Mileage: 55,000

MY FUEL GAGE CHANGES CONSTANTLY. ONE MINUTE SAYING I'M FULL, THE NEXT SAYING IT IS EMPTY WITH THE GAS LIGHT ON. NEXT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BROUGHT IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER, WHOM STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS WELL OVER A $750 JOB AND A KNOWN HYUNDAI SANTA FE ISS...

Mileage: 134,000

I RECEIVED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTIFICATION RE MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AUTO TO INSPECT (& POSSIBLY REPLACE) THE ALTERNATOR & REPLACE THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE VAN NUYS CA SERVICE DEPARTMENT. AFTER PERSISTING TO GET AN ANSWER AS TO HOW LONG THE SERVICE WOULD TAKE...

Mileage: 38,000

I RECEIVED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTIFICATION RE MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AUTO TO INSPECT (& POSSIBLY REPLACE) THE ALTERNATOR & REPLACE THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE VAN NUYS CA SERVICE DEPARTMENT. AFTER PERSISTING TO GET AN ANSWER AS TO HOW LONG THE SERVICE WOULD TAKE...

Mileage: 38,000

I RECEIVED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTIFICATION RE MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AUTO TO INSPECT (& POSSIBLY REPLACE) THE ALTERNATOR & REPLACE THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE VAN NUYS CA SERVICE DEPARTMENT. AFTER PERSISTING TO GET AN ANSWER AS TO HOW LONG THE SERVICE WOULD TAKE...

Mileage: 38,000

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN SO I COULD GET INTO A LEFT HAND TURNING LANE. AS SOON AS I TOUCHED THE BRAKES, THE CAR REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH SPEED ON ITS OWN. I'M NOT SURE HOW FAST I WAS GOING, BUT FAST ENOUGH TO TH...

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN SO I COULD GET INTO A LEFT HAND TURNING LANE. AS SOON AS I TOUCHED THE BRAKES, THE CAR REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED TO A VERY HIGH SPEED ON ITS OWN. I'M NOT SURE HOW FAST I WAS GOING, BUT FAST ENOUGH TO TH...

ON THE WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL MY FUEL LIGHT CAME ON. I THOUGHT THIS WAS ODD AS I HAD A HALF A TANK OF GAS WHEN I PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE FOR THE NIGHT. I WENT TO THE GAS STATION FILLED UP THE GAS TANK (IT ONLY TOOL $13.00 TO FILL UP) EVEN THOUGH I KNEW I WASN'T EMPTY. WELL THE VERY NEXT M...

Mileage: 169,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE IN NHTSA...

Mileage: 137,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BUT THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND JUMPED ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BUT THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND JUMPED ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD CLICKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS N...

Mileage: 116,595

ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY GAS GUAGE STARTED TO FLUCTUATE IN ITS READINGS. I NOTICED ONE DAY MY GAS LIGHT WAS ON--STATING MY GAS TANK WAS EMPTY AND I KNOW I HAD GAS IN THE TANK. I ENDED UP GOING TO THE GAS STATION AND FILLED THE TANK. MY GUAGE READ FULL FOR A DAY THEN MY GAS LIGHT WENT ON (EMPTY). AS I DR...

Mileage: 88,000

THE FRONT RIGHT DRIVEAXLE BROKE, RESULTING IN THE FRONT TIRE FALLING OFF. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVESHAFT, THE BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARM, SERPENTINE BELT AND ALTERNATOR BELT AND PAY FOR AN ALIGNMENT, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $876.01. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATEL...

Mileage: 136,868

BACK IN 2011, MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED (THE BRACKET BROKE AT THE ELBOW WHERE THE PLASTIC IS MOLDED AROUND THE BRACKET). IN LOOKING AT THE PART, I NOTED THAT THE QUALITY/GAUGE OF THE BRACKET WAS NOT VERY ROBUST. I WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF FIRST PRINCE AND THEN JOHNSON CONTROLS, AND AM VERY FAM...

Mileage: 60,000

ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY GAS GUAGE STARTED TO FLUCTUATE IN ITS READINGS. I NOTICED ONE DAY MY GAS LIGHT WAS ON--STATING MY GAS TANK WAS EMPTY AND I KNOW I HAD GAS IN THE TANK. I ENDED UP GOING TO THE GAS STATION AND FILLED THE TANK. MY GUAGE READ FULL FOR A DAY THEN MY GAS LIGHT WENT ON (EMPTY). AS ...

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN AUGUST OF 2015 AND WHEN I FILLED THE CAR UP I NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE DIDN'T READ FULL. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE FUEL HAND DROPPED BELOW HALF FULL. I HIT THE TRIP BUTTON TO SEE WHAT THE RANGE DISPLAY WAS REPORTING AND IT WAS DROPPING LIKE A ROCK (STARTED AT 200+ MILES...

Mileage: 150,000

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN AUGUST OF 2015 AND WHEN I FILLED THE CAR UP I NOTICED THE FUEL GAUGE DIDN'T READ FULL. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE FUEL HAND DROPPED BELOW HALF FULL. I HIT THE TRIP BUTTON TO SEE WHAT THE RANGE DISPLAY WAS REPORTING AND IT WAS DROPPING LIKE A ROCK (STARTED AT 200+ MILES...

Mileage: 150,000

MY GAS GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING EARLIER IN 2015, THEN IT TOTALLY WENT OUT BY MAY OF 2015. NOW, IT WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO, BUT IT'S NEVER REALLY RIGHT. MY TRIP GAUGE DOESN'T WORK EITHER. THANKS TO THIS ISSUE, I FAILED MY SMOG TEST, THEY SAID THAT MY GAS TANK SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I GOT...

Mileage: 103,000

WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO CODE READ AT A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE STORE. THE PRICE OF THERE PART WAS 350. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT A DEALER WILL CHARGE. HE TOLD ME IT WAS A FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS I FOUND LOTS OF COM...

Mileage: 95,423

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER SIDE VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V472000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Mileage: 68,000

AFTER STARTING MY VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO WORK MY SANTA FE ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". IT SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND WOULDN'T LET ME ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER AND I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE SPUTTERING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MINUTE. TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON AND...

Mileage: 140,000

AFTER STARTING MY VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO WORK MY SANTA FE ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". IT SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND WOULDN'T LET ME ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER AND I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE SPUTTERING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MINUTE. TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON AND...

Mileage: 140,000

WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON IT WAS MY GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY, THE SAME DAY WE DROVE THE CAR OF THE LOT THE CAR STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WE CALL THE DEALERSHIP TO ASK ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED TO BRING THE CAR IN. AFTER A FEW HOURS I RECEIVED A CALL TO COME PICK UP...

Mileage: 65,000

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAME LOOSE AND DROPPED IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. THE PLASTIC HUB THAT HOLDS THE VISOR SHAFT INTO THE CEILING OF THE CAR BROKE.

Mileage: 90,100

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS THE SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SMELL INCREASED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURR...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME HAD SEVERE CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BECAME DETACHED UNEXPECTEDLY AND BLOCKED MY VISION. BECAUSE IT WAS ATTACHED BY A WIRE (FOR THE LIGHTED MIRROR), IT WAS DANGLING AND I HAD TO HOLD IT UP WITH ONE HAND WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE TO A SAFE LOCATION TO PARK. IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HOLD THE ...

Mileage: 95,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

Mileage: 78,000

MY ESC OFF LIGHT COMES OFF AND ON, INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THEY BOTH GO OFF AND ON RANDOMLY. THE ESC OFF LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF WHEN PUSHED. I CANNOT TELL IF THE ESC FEATURE IS ENGAGED OR NOT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND IN THE SHOP WHENEV...

Mileage: 785,900

MY ESC OFF LIGHT COMES OFF AND ON, INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THEY BOTH GO OFF AND ON RANDOMLY. THE ESC OFF LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF WHEN PUSHED. I CANNOT TELL IF THE ESC FEATURE IS ENGAGED OR NOT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND IN THE SHOP WHENEV...

Mileage: 785,900

WHEN I FILLED UP MY CAR THE GAS GAUGE SAID IT WAS EMPTY AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED AND THE SENSOR WAS BAD. THERE ARE SENSORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER PAYING $700 IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY EVERYDAY AND NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN MY CAR - TH...

Mileage: 106,500

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WAS HANGING BY THE MIRROR WIRES. LUCKILY IT WAS HELD UP SOMEWHAT WITH THE CLIP. THE PLASTIC ON THE PIVOT SIDE IS CHEAP AND CRACKED RIGHT OFF, THERE IS NO WAY TO REPAIR IT AND A REPLACEMENT IS 140.00. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE A...

Mileage: 103,000

GAS TANK SHOWS EMPTY ALTHOUGH FULL. A FEW MINUTES SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET SHOWS THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBLEM ACROSS THE HYUNDAI SANTA FE LINE FOR YEARS. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS ARE MADE TO FAIL PREMATURELY, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF BOTH THE SENDER COMPONENTS.

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER FOLLOWING BEHIND THE CONTACT INFORMED HER THAT THE BRAKE LAMPS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THE BRAKE LAMPS FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE CRUISE...

Mileage: 96,000

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON A FREEWAY WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER CLAIMS HE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH YET MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE AND IS IT NORMAL?

Mileage: 110,000

LEAVING MY HOME TO TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST COMPLETED I WAS TOLD THE SENSORS IN THE GAS TANK ARE MALFUNCTIONING (P0464) AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE MODELS. THE GAUGE TELLING ME HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY...

Mileage: 90,164

LEAVING MY HOME TO TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST COMPLETED I WAS TOLD THE SENSORS IN THE GAS TANK ARE MALFUNCTIONING (P0464) AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE MODELS. THE GAUGE TELLING ME HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY...

Mileage: 90,164

AT 3:30 P.M. I WAS IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON MY DRIVEWAY, WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO GO UP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR ACCELERATED. (THE 20 MPH SHOWN ABOVE IS APPROXIMATE.) THE CAR RAN INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND KNOCKED IT OFF ITS TRACKS. IT CRASHED INTO BUILT-IN ...

Mileage: 33,500

HYUNDAI DEALER INFORMED ME THAT VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR WHICH WILL CAUSE IT TO FAIL. ESTIMATED OUT OF POCKET COST TO REPAIR IS OVER $700. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE RECALL ON THE HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ. I'M AFRAID THAT THE ALTERNATOR WILL FAIL AT SPEED CAUSING LOSS ...

Mileage: 85,000

HYUNDAI DEALER INFORMED ME THAT VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR WHICH WILL CAUSE IT TO FAIL. ESTIMATED OUT OF POCKET COST TO REPAIR IS OVER $700. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE RECALL ON THE HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ. I'M AFRAID THAT THE ALTERNATOR WILL FAIL AT SPEED CAUSING LOSS ...

Mileage: 85,000

HYUNDAI HYUNDAI FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN SCREWING UP 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR USED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM I'VE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MANY FACTORS CAN JUST NOT REPAIR SUCH AN ISSUE ESPECIALLY ITS COST BETWEEN ...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, ECS LIGHT, AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND...

Mileage: 83,100

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, ECS LIGHT, AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND...

Mileage: 83,100

THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE CHANGES RANDOMLY. CHECK ENGINES CODES P0463, P0464, P2068 INDICATES A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE. THIS IS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS POTENTIALLY USING THE SAME SENSOR SYSTEM. THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE OWNER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO KN...

Mileage: 82,000

THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE CHANGES RANDOMLY. CHECK ENGINES CODES P0463, P0464, P2068 INDICATES A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE. THIS IS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS POTENTIALLY USING THE SAME SENSOR SYSTEM. THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE OWNER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO KN...

Mileage: 82,000

GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY TO 1/4 FULL AFTER FILLING. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED THEN READ OTHER COMPLAINTS.WHEN I RESTARTED VEHICLE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN FINE.THE FUEL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGIN...

Mileage: 110,000

GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY TO 1/4 FULL AFTER FILLING. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED THEN READ OTHER COMPLAINTS.WHEN I RESTARTED VEHICLE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN FINE.THE FUEL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGIN...

Mileage: 110,000

HYUNDAI SANTA FE ESC LIGHT POPS ON INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER PUSHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH DOES NOT PUT IT OUT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO POPS ON ALONG WITH THE ESC LIGHT. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 98,500

HYUNDAI SANTA FE ESC LIGHT POPS ON INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER PUSHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH DOES NOT PUT IT OUT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO POPS ON ALONG WITH THE ESC LIGHT. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE...

Mileage: 98,500

WHILE OUR VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SLOW TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50 MPH, CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN OUR CAR WAS FLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALL PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. WHEN THE CAR FLIPPED, THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEAS...

Mileage: 118,000

WHILE OUR VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SLOW TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50 MPH, CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN OUR CAR WAS FLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALL PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. WHEN THE CAR FLIPPED, THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEAS...

Mileage: 118,000

WHILE OUR VEHICLE WAS MAKING A SLOW TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 50 MPH, CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE, THEN OUR CAR WAS FLIPPED AND LANDED ON THE ROOF. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ALL PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. WHEN THE CAR FLIPPED, THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RELEAS...

Mileage: 118,000

I HAD JUST PURCHASED GAS A FEW DAYS BEFORE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY GAS GAUGE REGISTERED NO GAS. I KNEW I WAS NOT ON EMPTY AND WENT TO THE GAS STATION AND PURCHASED MORE GAS, WHICH WAS ONLY A COUPLE OF DOLLARS TO TOP IT OFF. IN THE PAST 6 WEEKS, MY GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN EMPTY OR WHEREVER ELSE...

Mileage: 102,800

3/18 DRIVING DOWN A ROAD HIT A LARGE POTHOLE ESC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS POP ON THE DASH PRESS THE ESC BUTTON WHICH DID NOTHING.I STOP IN A PARKING LOT TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS I PULLED AWAY THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF. 3/19 I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 AND ALL OF A SUDD...

Mileage: 75,000

3/18 DRIVING DOWN A ROAD HIT A LARGE POTHOLE ESC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS POP ON THE DASH PRESS THE ESC BUTTON WHICH DID NOTHING.I STOP IN A PARKING LOT TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS I PULLED AWAY THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF. 3/19 I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 AND ALL OF A SUDD...

Mileage: 75,000

3/18 DRIVING DOWN A ROAD HIT A LARGE POTHOLE ESC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS POP ON THE DASH PRESS THE ESC BUTTON WHICH DID NOTHING.I STOP IN A PARKING LOT TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AS I PULLED AWAY THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF. 3/19 I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25-30 AND ALL OF A SUDD...

Mileage: 75,000

FUEL GAUGE LEVEL ERRATIC. CHECK ENGINE CODE INDICATES FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

FUEL GAUGE LEVEL ERRATIC. CHECK ENGINE CODE INDICATES FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AT THE SAME TIME, I NOTED WILD FLUCTUATIONS IN FUEL GAGE READOUT. ALSO, WHEN SELECTED, THE "RANGE" RAN FROM 0 UP TO 99 MILES. READING YOUR WEBPAGE LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM ON THE 2007 SANTA FE. MY ONLY OPTION IS TO CONTINUALLY TOP OFF THE GAS TANK TO INS...

Mileage: 65,000

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME, BUT NEXT DAY CAR WOULD NOT START DUE TO DRAINED BATTERY. BATTERY WAS THEN RECHARGED AND CAR DRIVEN TO LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE FOR DIAGNOSIS. WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY...

Mileage: 142,700

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME, BUT NEXT DAY CAR WOULD NOT START DUE TO DRAINED BATTERY. BATTERY WAS THEN RECHARGED AND CAR DRIVEN TO LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE FOR DIAGNOSIS. WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY...

Mileage: 142,700

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME, BUT NEXT DAY CAR WOULD NOT START DUE TO DRAINED BATTERY. BATTERY WAS THEN RECHARGED AND CAR DRIVEN TO LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE FOR DIAGNOSIS. WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY...

Mileage: 142,700

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MERGE OFF THE HIGHWAY AVOIDING A COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATE...

Mileage: 158,000

THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE INACCURATELY, FINALLY INDICATING THE TANK IS EMPTY AND EMPTY LIGHT IN ON. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON AS WELL. A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT MECHANICS ESTIMATED IT WILL COST BETWEEN $700 AND $1,100 DOLLARS TO TRACK DOWN AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. MY INSPECTION WILL ...

Mileage: 81,000

THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE INACCURATELY, FINALLY INDICATING THE TANK IS EMPTY AND EMPTY LIGHT IN ON. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON AS WELL. A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT MECHANICS ESTIMATED IT WILL COST BETWEEN $700 AND $1,100 DOLLARS TO TRACK DOWN AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. MY INSPECTION WILL ...

Mileage: 81,000

FUEL LEVEL GAGE READOUT IS FAULTY, PROVIDING ERRONEOUS AND IRREGULARLY FLUCTUATING READINGS ON REMAINING GAS LEVELS. TOOK IT TO DENNIS HYUNDAI OF DUBLIN OH AND WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM ON 2007 SANTA FE'S. HE SAID THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT SPORADICALLY L...

Mileage: 68,000

FUEL LEVEL GAGE READOUT IS FAULTY, PROVIDING ERRONEOUS AND IRREGULARLY FLUCTUATING READINGS ON REMAINING GAS LEVELS. TOOK IT TO DENNIS HYUNDAI OF DUBLIN OH AND WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS IS A REGULAR PROBLEM ON 2007 SANTA FE'S. HE SAID THE YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT SPORADICALLY L...

Mileage: 68,000

I HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED TWO DAYS EARLIER AND CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ESC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THIS WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM MY INTENDED EXIT. AFTER THE EXIT MORE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. IF I STEPPED ON THE B...

Mileage: 67,000

I HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED TWO DAYS EARLIER AND CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ESC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THIS WAS ABOUT A MILE FROM MY INTENDED EXIT. AFTER THE EXIT MORE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. IF I STEPPED ON THE B...

Mileage: 67,000

JUST LIKE MOST PEOPLE ON HERE, MY FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. RAN OUT OF GAS AND FORCED TO PUSH CAR OUT OF HARMS WAY, WHICH OCCURRED DURING A LEFT TURN ON GREEN LIGHT. BECAUSE OF THIS, I FAILED THE COLORADO EMISSIONS TEST, LEAVING ME TO PAY OVER $500 TO GET THIS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH ...

Mileage: 70,000

THE CAR, AT 75,000 MILES IS NOW SHOWING AN LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHT, 0 REMAINING ON GAS GAUGE ALTHOUGH I HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALSO ILLUMINATED. BECAUSE I AM UNABLE TO KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY TANK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 75,618

IN AUGUST 2013, THE GAS GAUGE ON MY 2007 SANTA FE STARTED ACTING STRANGE. (61000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE). WHEN I WOULD FILL UP THE GAS TANK, THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD SHOW EMPTY. AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 50 MILES, THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WOULD GO OUT BUT THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIG...

Mileage: 61,000

I READ IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, AND JUST PERSONALLY CONFIRMED IT MYSELF, THAT HYUNDAI ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V415000) FOR 2007-2012 VERACRUZ VEHICLES WITH THE LAMBDA MPI ENGINE TO CORRECT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET THAT SATURATES THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSES ...

Mileage: 74,015

I READ IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, AND JUST PERSONALLY CONFIRMED IT MYSELF, THAT HYUNDAI ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V415000) FOR 2007-2012 VERACRUZ VEHICLES WITH THE LAMBDA MPI ENGINE TO CORRECT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET THAT SATURATES THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSES ...

Mileage: 74,015

FUEL SENSORS QUIT WORKING. HAD THEM REPLACED WITH GENUINE HYUNDAI PARTS. FUEL SENSOR STILL NOT WORKING. *TR

Mileage: 98,000

MY VEH HAD AN OIL LEAK WE NOTICED IN JUNE OF 2013. WE TOOK IT TO A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WITH A WARRANTY THE VEH STILL HAD AND HAD BOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS REPLACED AND THE OIL PAN WAS ALSO LEAKING. A YEAR LATER JUNE 20, 2014 WHEN I WAS PARKED AT A FRIENDS HOUSE WE NOTICED OIL ON HER DRIV...

Mileage: 100,007

THIS IS OUR 3RD HYUNDAI SANTA FE. OUR 1ST WAS AN 2006 MODEL, WITH WHICH WE HAD NO PROBLEMS. OUR 2ND WAS TOTALED BECAUSE OF ANOTHER DRIVERS FAULT. WE WERE FORCED TO AVOID HER PULLING INTO OUR LANE- HEAD ON AND WENT OFF THE ROAD HITTING SOME PINE BUSHES AND A TELEPHONE GUIDE WIRE. WE WERE DOING 45MPH...

Mileage: 106

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 TO 2010 SANTA FE'S THAT NEED TO BE LOOKED AT. THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNITS TEND TO GO BAD WHICH CAUSES THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ EMPTY, AND ACTIVATES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER CHECKING THIS INFO ON THE WEB, IT SEEMS THIS IS A COMMO...

Mileage: 62,300

STARTED MY CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE FUEL GAGE LIGHT WAS LIT ON DASHBOARD. SHUT OFF CAR. WAITED FEW SECONDS, STARTED CAR AGAIN. THE GAS GAGE NEEDLE WENT DOWN TO ZERO THEN JUMPED TO FULL, WHICH WAS CORRECT SINCE I HAD GASSED UP DAY BEFORE. THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT THE CHEC...

Mileage: 60,000

THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET ON THE ENGINE HAS FAILED. ENGINE OIL IS LEAKING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. THIS CREATES A SIGNIFICANT RISK FOR ALTERNATOR FAILURE AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. *JS

Mileage: 69,605

GAS FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ESTIMATED REPAIRS FROM DEALER $550.00. NEEDED TO REMOVE REAR SEAT AND FUEL TANK. *TR

Mileage: 50,250

GAS FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ESTIMATED REPAIRS FROM DEALER $550.00. NEEDED TO REMOVE REAR SEAT AND FUEL TANK. *TR

Mileage: 50,250

SMELL OF FUEL IN PASSENGER CABIN WHEN YOU FILL UP. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL ALONG WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. *TR

Mileage: 131,000

I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT HYUNDAI HAD ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V415000) FOR 2007-2012 VERACRUZ VEHICLES WITH THE LAMBDA MPI ENGINE TO CORRECT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET THAT SATURATES THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSES THE ALTERNATOR TO SHORT OUT. IF THIS HAPPENS WHIL...

Mileage: 157,500

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED READING FUEL LEVEL. JUMPS ANYWHERE FROM 230 MILES OF GAS LEFT TO EMPTY. AT TIMES I WILL START MY CAR (KNOWING THERE'S MORE THAN 1/2 OF GAS) AND THE GAS LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL IT SLOWLY CREEPS UP. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED AN OIL LEAK THAT DAMAGED THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, AND COMPUTER CHIP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Mileage: 78,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED AN OIL LEAK THAT DAMAGED THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, AND COMPUTER CHIP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL...

Mileage: 78,000

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, AS WELL AS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ALL DOORS DO NOT ALWAYS LOCK ON THEIR OWN, PUSHING LOCK BUTTON ON KEYCHAIN TWICE DOES NOT SOUND THE BEEP TO ENSURE DOORS LOCKED, CAR ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY, FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY HYUNDAI BUT FOR SO...

Mileage: 80,000

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON, AS WELL AS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ALL DOORS DO NOT ALWAYS LOCK ON THEIR OWN, PUSHING LOCK BUTTON ON KEYCHAIN TWICE DOES NOT SOUND THE BEEP TO ENSURE DOORS LOCKED, CAR ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY, FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. ALL OF THESE HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY HYUNDAI BUT FOR SO...

Mileage: 80,000

MY WIFE TRIED TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO AVOID ACCIDENT BUT COULD NOT BECAUSE OF FAILURE OF PART STOP LAMP SWITCH. SHE COLLIDED DUE TO THIS FAILURE. HYUNDAI HAS A RECALL ON MANY VEHICLES INCLUDING THIS MODEL BUT NOT THIS MANUFACTURING DATE. THEY ARE NOT INCLUDING ALL THE VEHICLES THAT HAVE THIS DEFECT...

Mileage: 91,924

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO, YESTERDAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED READING MY FUEL LEVEL. I HAVE 90,100 MILES ON THE VEHICLE TODAY. SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WAS EVER A CONCERN FOR OTHER MODELS...

Mileage: 87,600

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO, YESTERDAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED READING MY FUEL LEVEL. I HAVE 90,100 MILES ON THE VEHICLE TODAY. SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WAS EVER A CONCERN FOR OTHER MODELS...

Mileage: 87,600

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. ALSO, YESTERDAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED READING MY FUEL LEVEL. I HAVE 90,100 MILES ON THE VEHICLE TODAY. SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WAS EVER A CONCERN FOR OTHER MODELS...

Mileage: 87,600

THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A RECALL, HYUNDAI STATES THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH AIRBAGS, AFTER SUCCESSFULLY PROVING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS WERE FAULTY AS DEFINED BY THE BBB, I WAS OFFERED $800 FORT CAR THAT BLUE BOOKS AROUND 10-12K. SINCE THE LAW FIRM IN CHARGE OF THE CLASS ACTION ONLY PROVIDE...

Mileage: 1,170,001

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR CAME DOWN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THUS BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. VISOR ULTIMATELY FELL COMPLETELY OFF WITH ONLY WIRES DANGLING. A CRASH WAS BARELY AVOIDED HAD IT NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY A YOUNG EXPERIENCED FEMALE DRIVER. WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR DID THE SAME ...

Mileage: 81,000

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR SUDDENLY DISLODGED FROM ITS PIVOT POINT AND FELL TO THE DASHBOARD. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. LAST WEEK (11/07/2014) THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR. I WAS TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT COLLAPSED IN FRONT OF ME COMPLETELY...

Mileage: 55,775

EXACTLY AS PER HYUNDAI RECALL #121, THE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND DESTROYED THE ALTERNATOR: BUT HYUNDAI DEALER IS TELLING ME MY AUTO IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. THIS DOES NOT SEEM FAIR OR RIGHT TO ME. PLEASE HELP! *TR

Mileage: 65,000

THE FUEL SENSOR UNIT INSIDE TANK IS DEFECTIVE. SOMETIMES IT IS CORRECT, OTHER TIMES THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN FULL, HALF FULL ETC. IT ALSO DISPLAYS LOW FUEL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND STAY ON. IT IS A $ 650+ REPAIR JOB AT DEALER !!! I HAVE A FRIEND WITH SAME YEAR...

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V472000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mileage: 113,000

FUEL GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY AND EVENTUALLY 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT CAME ON. CURRENTLY HAVE TO CONSTANTLY MONITOR FUEL STATUS AND CARRY A GAS CAN WITH EXTRA FUEL. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 112,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THAT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE 1/4 TANK OF GAS LEFT IN TANK. GOT INTO MY CAR THE NEXT MORNING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON AND THE LOW GAS LIGHT AND INDICATOR WAS BELOW EMPTY. FILLED UP AT THE GAS STATION BUT ONLY TOOK 10 GALLONS. TWO DAYS LA...

Mileage: 123,495

THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR FAILS TO MONITOR THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL WHICH ACTIVATES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. IF ANOTHER ISSUE ARISES WITH THE VEHICLE THAT WOULD ACTIVATE THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT, I WOULD NOT KNOW BECAUSE THE FAILED FUEL GAUGE SENSOR KEEPS THE LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

THE FUEL GAUGE SENSOR FAILS TO MONITOR THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL WHICH ACTIVATES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. IF ANOTHER ISSUE ARISES WITH THE VEHICLE THAT WOULD ACTIVATE THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT, I WOULD NOT KNOW BECAUSE THE FAILED FUEL GAUGE SENSOR KEEPS THE LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY. *TR

Mileage: 125,000

I HAVE HAD THIS SANTA FE SINCE 2008 AND HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES FOR THE SAME NOISE, AND THAT IS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25MPH. WHEN I DRIVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE AND...

Mileage: 60,000

I HAVE HAD THIS SANTA FE SINCE 2008 AND HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN IN TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES FOR THE SAME NOISE, AND THAT IS A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 25MPH. WHEN I DRIVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE AND...

Mileage: 60,000

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT, I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN BY PUTTING MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AS MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR BEGAN MOVING FORWARD. WITHOUT REMOVING MY RIGHT FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, I PUT MY OTHER FOOT ON THE PEDAL AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL (THE VEHICLE HAS ...

Mileage: 88,888

WHILE IN A PARKING LOT, I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN BY PUTTING MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AS MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR BEGAN MOVING FORWARD. WITHOUT REMOVING MY RIGHT FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, I PUT MY OTHER FOOT ON THE PEDAL AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL (THE VEHICLE HAS ...

Mileage: 88,888

2007 SANTA FE LIMITED 6 CYL 3.3L. OIL IS LEAKING FROM VALVE COVER GASKET KILLING THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AND THE MOTOR. LIGHTS FLASH ON DASH SEAT BELT LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, ESC , TPMS. REPLACED BATTERY IN THE DARK AT FIRST. I SAW THE SAME ISSUES WITH A NEW BATTERY. THEN RESEARCHED AND SAW SIMILA...

Mileage: 94,000

2007 SANTA FE LIMITED 6 CYL 3.3L. OIL IS LEAKING FROM VALVE COVER GASKET KILLING THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AND THE MOTOR. LIGHTS FLASH ON DASH SEAT BELT LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, ESC , TPMS. REPLACED BATTERY IN THE DARK AT FIRST. I SAW THE SAME ISSUES WITH A NEW BATTERY. THEN RESEARCHED AND SAW SIMILA...

Mileage: 94,000

2007 SANTA FE LIMITED 6 CYL 3.3L. OIL IS LEAKING FROM VALVE COVER GASKET KILLING THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY AND THE MOTOR. LIGHTS FLASH ON DASH SEAT BELT LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, ESC , TPMS. REPLACED BATTERY IN THE DARK AT FIRST. I SAW THE SAME ISSUES WITH A NEW BATTERY. THEN RESEARCHED AND SAW SIMILA...

Mileage: 94,000

2 THINGS ARE CONCERNING. ONE, WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL CRACKS, BUMPS IN ROADWAY THE SUSPENSION MAKES A NOISE THAT MAKES ME THINK IT IS UNSTABLE. IT IS ALSO A LOUDER THAN AVERAGE NOISE, COMPARED TO PAST VEHICLES THAT I HAVE OWNED. SECOND, DRIVING AT SPEEDS BELOW 60 MPH, EVERYTHING IS NORMAL...

Mileage: 72,000

2 THINGS ARE CONCERNING. ONE, WHEN DRIVING OVER SMALL CRACKS, BUMPS IN ROADWAY THE SUSPENSION MAKES A NOISE THAT MAKES ME THINK IT IS UNSTABLE. IT IS ALSO A LOUDER THAN AVERAGE NOISE, COMPARED TO PAST VEHICLES THAT I HAVE OWNED. SECOND, DRIVING AT SPEEDS BELOW 60 MPH, EVERYTHING IS NORMAL...

Mileage: 72,000

WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY WILL SHIFT AND ACCELERATE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. THEN THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLICKER AND THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF, LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER TRAIN CAPABILITIES. THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL PANEL OR THE TRANS...

Mileage: 92,500

WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 10-20 MPH, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY WILL SHIFT AND ACCELERATE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT. THEN THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLICKER AND THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF, LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER TRAIN CAPABILITIES. THERE IS NO ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL PANEL OR THE TRANS...

Mileage: 92,500

SAME OIL LEAK AS PROPOSED RECALL FOR OUR 2010 VERA CRUZ WITH THE SAME ENGINE (V6). *TR

Mileage: 25,000

SAME OIL LEAK AS PROPOSED RECALL FOR OUR 2010 VERA CRUZ WITH THE SAME ENGINE (V6). *TR

Mileage: 25,000

ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH MY FAMILY AND CHILDREN ON BOARD AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKES SUDDE...

Mileage: 58,075

ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH MY FAMILY AND CHILDREN ON BOARD AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKES SUDDE...

Mileage: 58,075

ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30TH, 2014, I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH MY FAMILY AND CHILDREN ON BOARD AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND BOTH THE STEERING AND BRAKES SUDDE...

Mileage: 58,075

WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP SIGN, I BRIEFLY PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL NEARLY ALL THE WAY DOWN. THE CAR ACCELERATED BEYOND THE 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT AFTER RELEASING THE PEDAL. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I PANICKED BECAUSE I WAS HEADING FOR A ST...

Mileage: 40,120

WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP SIGN, I BRIEFLY PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL NEARLY ALL THE WAY DOWN. THE CAR ACCELERATED BEYOND THE 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT AFTER RELEASING THE PEDAL. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I PANICKED BECAUSE I WAS HEADING FOR A ST...

Mileage: 40,120

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES TO DISENGAGE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V122000 (SER...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILED AND CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BRAKES TO DISENGAGE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V122000 (SER...

Mileage: 80,000

THE SUN VISOR IS DEFECTIVE AND FALLS DOWN WHEN DRIVING CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FUEL SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AS WELL. *TR

Mileage: 135,000

THE SUN VISOR IS DEFECTIVE AND FALLS DOWN WHEN DRIVING CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FUEL SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AS WELL. *TR

Mileage: 135,000

THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS ALL AROUND. I CAN FILL THE TANK UP AND THEN IT WILL SAY EMPTY. DON'T EVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR EVER. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR AT AND THEY GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED. I HAVE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR EVERY OTHER DAY DUE TO THE GAS GAUGE N...

Mileage: 78,970

THE GAS GAUGE JUMPS ALL AROUND. I CAN FILL THE TANK UP AND THEN IT WILL SAY EMPTY. DON'T EVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR EVER. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR AT AND THEY GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED. I HAVE TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR EVERY OTHER DAY DUE TO THE GAS GAUGE N...

Mileage: 78,970

A WEEK AGO MY PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN AND TODAY THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING! REALLY SCARY, BUT GRATEFUL I WAS NOT GOING FAST. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS! *TR

THE GAS PEDAL STUCK AT 70MPH AND COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED. USE OF HARD BRAKING AND EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. WAS RAPIDLY APPROACHING STOPPED VEHICLES ON INTERSTATE AND TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION, DROVE ONTO EMERGENCY PARKING LANE AND WAS ABLE TO FINALLY GET IT UNSTUCK. THIS HA...

Mileage: 75,000

THE DRIVE AXEL BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. WHEN IT BROKE, THE BALL JOINT PULLED OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP AND TORE THE SERPENTINE BELT. THERE IS A RECALL #112 FOR THE 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE THAT THE DRIVE AXEL CAN BREAK BUT I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT ...

Mileage: 134,000

THE DRIVE AXEL BROKE WHILE THE CAR WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. WHEN IT BROKE, THE BALL JOINT PULLED OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE WHEEL, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP AND TORE THE SERPENTINE BELT. THERE IS A RECALL #112 FOR THE 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE THAT THE DRIVE AXEL CAN BREAK BUT I WAS TOLD IT DOES NOT ...

Mileage: 134,000

WHILE TRAVELING ON EXPRESSWAY AT 65 MPH OUR 2007 SANTA FE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. A DEFECTIVE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ON THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT AND BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. HYUNDAI HAVE A RECALL (#121) ON THE 2007-2012 VERACRUZ FO...

Mileage: 92,263

WHILE TRAVELING ON EXPRESSWAY AT 65 MPH OUR 2007 SANTA FE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND WE HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. A DEFECTIVE VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED OIL ON THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT AND BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. HYUNDAI HAVE A RECALL (#121) ON THE 2007-2012 VERACRUZ FO...

Mileage: 92,263

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL LEAK FROM FRONT CYLINDER VALVE COVER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A LEAK WAS FORMED, BECAUSE THE STUDS THAT HELD THE VALVE COVER IN PLACE WERE STRIPPED, THUS ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK PAST THE GASKET, AND THEN OVER THE ALTERNATOR. THE CONSUMER STAT...

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL FROM THE CEILING AND WAS DANGLING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRE WHICH CONTROLS THE AUTOMATIC LIGHT WHEN THE VISOR IS OPENED. THIS NOT ONLY OBSTRUCTED MY VIEW, BUT ALSO CAUSED A KNEE-JERK REACTION TO BRAKE AS THE VISOR SWUNG TOWARD MY FACE. U...

Mileage: 85,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, MY DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL FROM THE CEILING AND WAS DANGLING BY THE ELECTRICAL WIRE WHICH CONTROLS THE AUTOMATIC LIGHT WHEN THE VISOR IS OPENED. THIS NOT ONLY OBSTRUCTED MY VIEW, BUT ALSO CAUSED A KNEE-JERK REACTION TO BRAKE AS THE VISOR SWUNG TOWARD MY FACE. U...

Mileage: 85,000

2 COMPLAINTS: 1. MY FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. I DEAL WITH A LOCAL AUTOBODY AND THEY STATED THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR YEARS. THE ISSUE CAUSES YOUR GAS GAUGE TO BE INCORRECT AND THE CAR EVENTUALLY STOPS RUNNING. EXPENSIVE TO FIX. 2. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROK...

2 COMPLAINTS: 1. MY FUEL INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR. I DEAL WITH A LOCAL AUTOBODY AND THEY STATED THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR YEARS. THE ISSUE CAUSES YOUR GAS GAUGE TO BE INCORRECT AND THE CAR EVENTUALLY STOPS RUNNING. EXPENSIVE TO FIX. 2. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROK...

I HAVE OWNED MY SANTA FE SINCE 2011 WITH NO ISSUES & I HAVE ALWAYS DONE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. I CAME HOME FROM WORK WITH HALF A TANK OF GAS- GOT BACK IN MY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR LATER AND MY FUEL GAGE READ THAT I WAS ON E, LIGHT WAS ON, AND MY TRIP METER READ 35 MILES REMAINING WITH THE GAS I ...

Mileage: 997,300

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WAS HANGING BY THE MIRROR WIRES. LUCKILY IT WAS HELD UP SOMEWHAT WITH THE CLIP. THE PLASTIC ON THE PIVOT SIDE IS CHEAP AND CRACKED RIGHT OFF, THERE IS NO WAY TO REPAIR IT AND A REPLACEMENT IS 140.00. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE A...

Mileage: 75,213

GAS GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING. IT WILL OCCASIONALLY REGISTER, BUT NOT OFTEN. MECHANIC CHECKED IT... SAYS ISSUE WITH FLOAT IN FUEL TANKS ... SAYS HYUNDAI IS AWARE BUT NO RECALL YET... HE PERSONALLY HAD REPAIRED 3 IN A 2 WEEK TIME FRAME!! IT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON NEW VEHICLES BUT NOT THIS YEAR / MOD...

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK GAUGE DISPLAYED INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mileage: 65,000

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES ALL POWER AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR DOESN'T REV THE ENGINE. THE "ESC OFF " & "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER STOPPING AND SWITCHING OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTING IT IS OK. THE AIR BAG "RED LIGHT" IS ON. *JS

Mileage: 73,000

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES ALL POWER AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR DOESN'T REV THE ENGINE. THE "ESC OFF " & "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER STOPPING AND SWITCHING OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTING IT IS OK. THE AIR BAG "RED LIGHT" IS ON. *JS

Mileage: 73,000

NUMEROUS VISITS TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM 2010 THROUGH THIS VISIT FOR CLUNKING AND BANGING OF THE SUSPENSION WITH CONCERNS FOR SAFETY. THEY BEGRUDGINGLY REPLACED A TIE ROD IN 2011 ON ONE SIDE, LINK ASSEMBLY STABILIZER ON BOTH SIDES, LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY ON LEFT - AND NOW THAT RIGHT CONTROLLER ARM IS ...

Mileage: 80,600

NUMEROUS VISITS TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM 2010 THROUGH THIS VISIT FOR CLUNKING AND BANGING OF THE SUSPENSION WITH CONCERNS FOR SAFETY. THEY BEGRUDGINGLY REPLACED A TIE ROD IN 2011 ON ONE SIDE, LINK ASSEMBLY STABILIZER ON BOTH SIDES, LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY ON LEFT - AND NOW THAT RIGHT CONTROLLER ARM IS ...

Mileage: 80,600

NUMEROUS VISITS TO THE LOCAL DEALER FROM 2010 THROUGH THIS VISIT FOR CLUNKING AND BANGING OF THE SUSPENSION WITH CONCERNS FOR SAFETY. THEY BEGRUDGINGLY REPLACED A TIE ROD IN 2011 ON ONE SIDE, LINK ASSEMBLY STABILIZER ON BOTH SIDES, LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY ON LEFT - AND NOW THAT RIGHT CONTROLLER ARM IS ...

Mileage: 80,600

FUEL SENSOR NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. AFTER FILLING UP FUEL LEVEL READS ZERO. FUEL LEVEL FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY. AFTER CODE TESTING IT IS REVEALED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS ARE BAD. JUST ABOUT EVERYONE I KNOW SEEMS TO BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. *TR

Mileage: 61,000

WHEN PARKING IN MY GARAGE I NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS OFF. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HOT TO TOUCH. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES WOULD TURN THE LIGHTS OFF. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP REPORTED OTHER 2007 VEHICLES WERE RECALLED BUT NOT MINE. THEY MADE ME PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR...

Mileage: 58,000

BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. BRAKES PEDAL WAS HOT TO TOUCH. CARS BEHIND COULD NOT TELL IF I WAS STOPPING OR GOING. FEARFUL OF A CAR FIRE I HAD TO DRIVE ALL OVER TOWN UNTIL I COULD FIND SOMEONE TO ASSIST. PREVIOUS RECALL ON OTHER VIN NUMBERS FOR THIS EXACT REASON. HYUNDAI NEEDS TO EXPAND RECAL...

Mileage: 59,800

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON MULTIPLE TIMES IN MY VEHICLE. THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR HAS CONTINUED TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN. FINALLY, ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, THE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE HYUNDAI DEAL...

Mileage: 15,300

THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON MULTIPLE TIMES IN MY VEHICLE. THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR HAS CONTINUED TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN. FINALLY, ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, THE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE HYUNDAI DEAL...

Mileage: 15,300

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH I FLIPPED DOWN THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR TO BLOCK THE SUN. THE VISOR BROKE LEAVING IT DANGLING IN MY LINE OF VISION. STARTLED AND STOOPING TO SEE UNDER THE DANGLING VISOR I MANAGED TO HOLD IT UP AND OUT OF MY WAY UNTIL I COULD FIND A STORE TO PUR...

Mileage: 81,000

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH WOULD STAY ON,ANDWHEN LOCKING CAR WITH KEY FOB,LIGHTS WOULD FLASH WHEN PRESSING KEY FOB FIRST TIME,BUT ON SECOND PRESS HORN WOULD NOT BEEP,VEHICLE ALARM WOULD GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY REPLACED SENSOR UNDER SEAT AND IT FIXED PROBLEM FOR AWHILE.6-20-2007,SAME EXACT PROBLEM AGAIN.AFT...

Mileage: 41,798

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH WOULD STAY ON,ANDWHEN LOCKING CAR WITH KEY FOB,LIGHTS WOULD FLASH WHEN PRESSING KEY FOB FIRST TIME,BUT ON SECOND PRESS HORN WOULD NOT BEEP,VEHICLE ALARM WOULD GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY REPLACED SENSOR UNDER SEAT AND IT FIXED PROBLEM FOR AWHILE.6-20-2007,SAME EXACT PROBLEM AGAIN.AFT...

Mileage: 41,798

AS I WAS DRIVING THE CLUTCH PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH MY FOOT. THEN THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE, EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND OVER THE CLUTCH. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET IT BACK UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT HITTING ANYONE, AND GET IT PULLED OVER, BUT IT WASN'T EASY. H...

Mileage: 68,308

AS I WAS DRIVING THE CLUTCH PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH MY FOOT. THEN THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE, EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND OVER THE CLUTCH. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET IT BACK UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT HITTING ANYONE, AND GET IT PULLED OVER, BUT IT WASN'T EASY. H...

Mileage: 68,308

AS I WAS DRIVING THE CLUTCH PEDAL SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH MY FOOT. THEN THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE, EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND OVER THE CLUTCH. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET IT BACK UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT HITTING ANYONE, AND GET IT PULLED OVER, BUT IT WASN'T EASY. H...

Mileage: 68,308

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COMES ON DUE TO INTERMITTENT FUEL GAUGE READINGS CAUSING THE CAR TO FAIL NY STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. FUEL LEVEL SENSORS MUST BE REPLACED WHICH APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HYUNDAI. PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR RECALL ACTION. *TR

Mileage: 116,000

WHILE DRIVING ON HI WAY 85 THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE BECAUSE OF A FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DECELERATED AND CAUSED A LARGE TRUCK TO HAVE TO BRAKE AND NEARLY JACK KNIFE. THE FIX WHEN THIS HAPPENS IS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTART THE ENGINE. ...

Mileage: 83,312

WHILE DRIVING ON HI WAY 85 THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE BECAUSE OF A FAULTY THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. THE VEHICLE QUICKLY DECELERATED AND CAUSED A LARGE TRUCK TO HAVE TO BRAKE AND NEARLY JACK KNIFE. THE FIX WHEN THIS HAPPENS IS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTART THE ENGINE. ...

Mileage: 83,312

WAS AT DEALER HAVING WARRANTY WORK DONE ON CRANK PULLEY THAT FLEW OFF OF FRONT OF CAR. WHEN I PICKED UP CAR NOTICED GAS GAUGE WAS ERRATIC BOUNCING UP AND DOWN BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY.TOLD SERVICE MANGER AND HE SAID MAY BE FUEL SENDING UNIT IF IT DOES NOT STOP BRING IT BACK. WEEK LATER CHECK ENGINE LI...

Mileage: 78,000

THIS IS NOT THE 1ST TIME. MY PASSENGER SUNVISOR ARM BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND HIT MY PASSENGER IN THE HEAD. SEVERAL YEARS AGO MY DRIVER SIDE SUNVISOR BROKE AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WHILE DRIVING, VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AN APPARENTLY THERE IS A DEFECT AND A RECALL FOR THE 2007 SONAT...

Mileage: 118,000

FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT REGISTERING CORRECTLY THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. WE WOULD FILL UP THE TANK AND THE GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT GM VEHICLES HAD THE SAME ISSUE IN MANY MODELS FROM 2005-2007. THEY WERE RECALLED, THERE IS NO RECALL TO DATE FOR HYUNDAI VEHICLES WITH THE...

Mileage: 107,000

FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY DISPLAYED AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. FUEL LEVEL SENSORS NOT WORKING. *TR

Mileage: 81,180

WHILE DRIVING MY HYUNDAI SANTE FE 2007 I NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON... I NOTICED THE MILES AT LITTLE OVER 95000 SO I THOUGHT IT JUST NEEDED SERVICE. THEN THE GAS GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING I HAVE NO GAS AND WAS EMPTY WHICH I KNEW IS IMPOSSIBLE SINCE I HAD FILLED UP A DAY PRIOR AND H...

Mileage: 95,000

WHILE DRIVING MY HYUNDAI SANTE FE 2007 I NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON... I NOTICED THE MILES AT LITTLE OVER 95000 SO I THOUGHT IT JUST NEEDED SERVICE. THEN THE GAS GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING I HAVE NO GAS AND WAS EMPTY WHICH I KNEW IS IMPOSSIBLE SINCE I HAD FILLED UP A DAY PRIOR AND H...

Mileage: 95,000

SUN VISOR ON PASSENGER SIDE BECAME DETACHED/BROKEN FROM MOORING. HANGS IN VIEW OF DRIVER FROM ELECTRICAL WIRE. SAME ISSUE HAPPENED ON PASSENGER SIDE 2 YEARS PRIOR. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMMENTS ON WEB FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE DEALING WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *JS

Mileage: 115,000

WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF ~60 MPH, I NOTICED THE ARM ON MY FUEL GAUGE START TO DIP. IT DROPPED FROM ABOVE A HALF TANK TO WELL BELOW A QUARTER TANK OF GAS. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, THIS CAUSED IMMEDIATE PANIC AS I WAS AFRAID THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK OF SOME SORT. AS I WAS PREPARING TO MOV...

Mileage: 71,500

5/14/14 31,509MI AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER MULTIPLE IGNITION OFF-ON CYCLES. DEALER FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS IN BUL.07-090-003. CODE B1332 WAS SHOWN BUT "NOT DEFINITIVE". CODE WAS ERASED AND AIRBAG LIGHT HAS REMAINED OFF FOR 2 DAYS. AT THE OUTSET, DEALER REP SAID THERE WOULD BE A 119$ CHARGE FOR...

Mileage: 31,509

AS I WAS DRIVING IS A RAIN STORM, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST MY WINDOW DEFROSTING CAPABILITY, MY LIGHTS DIMMED AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I AM NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME AS I WAS JUST CONCENTRATING ON GETTING HOME ALIVE. WHEN HOME, I OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUN...

Mileage: 92,000

AS I WAS DRIVING IS A RAIN STORM, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST MY WINDOW DEFROSTING CAPABILITY, MY LIGHTS DIMMED AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I AM NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME AS I WAS JUST CONCENTRATING ON GETTING HOME ALIVE. WHEN HOME, I OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUN...

Mileage: 92,000

AS I WAS DRIVING IS A RAIN STORM, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST MY WINDOW DEFROSTING CAPABILITY, MY LIGHTS DIMMED AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I AM NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME AS I WAS JUST CONCENTRATING ON GETTING HOME ALIVE. WHEN HOME, I OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUN...

Mileage: 92,000

AS I WAS DRIVING IS A RAIN STORM, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST MY WINDOW DEFROSTING CAPABILITY, MY LIGHTS DIMMED AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I AM NOT SURE WHAT ELSE WAS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME AS I WAS JUST CONCENTRATING ON GETTING HOME ALIVE. WHEN HOME, I OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUN...

Mileage: 92,000

OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 94K MILES. GAS GAUGE ERRATIC. SENSORS BAD. ASKED HYUNDAI IF THEY WERE CONSIDERING A RECALL ON THE GAS SENSORS SINCE IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THEY BASICALLY GAVE ME THE" SORRY ABOUT YOUR LUCK, BUT NO..." RESPONSE. THE GAS TANK DOOR STOPPE...

Mileage: 94,000

WHEN LOWERING THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR TO BLOCK SUNLIGHT FROM MY EYES, THE VISOR SNAPPED AT THE ARM AND FELL IN FRONT OF MY LINE OF SIGHT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. MY SAFETY, ALONG WITH THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, WAS COMPROMISED WHEN THE...

Mileage: 109,516

WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ABS WILL ACTIVATE WHETHER SLOWING AT 10 MPH TO AND INTERSECTION OR SLOWING AT 50 MPH IN TRAFFIC. WHILE DRIVING, THE ESC AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE BRAKES AND WARNING LIGHTS COME ON ON ASPHALT STREETS IN GOOD SHAPE, ...

Mileage: 90,169

WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ABS WILL ACTIVATE WHETHER SLOWING AT 10 MPH TO AND INTERSECTION OR SLOWING AT 50 MPH IN TRAFFIC. WHILE DRIVING, THE ESC AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE BRAKES AND WARNING LIGHTS COME ON ON ASPHALT STREETS IN GOOD SHAPE, ...

Mileage: 90,169

MY CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER FAILED. IT LITERALLY BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. IT LEFT ME UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A TWO LANE (EACH SIDE = 4) ROAD. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE, HOWEVER, AND HAD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT AND OFF THE ROAD. IF I HAD BE...

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WAS DISPLAYING ERRONEOUS FUEL LEVEL READINGS. WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL WAS AT HALF FULL, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE SHORTLY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURR...

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM GAUGE SENSOR WAS NOT READING THE ACTUAL FUEL LEVELS. WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED HALFWAY, THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WOULD MALFUNCTION AND DISPLAY THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM SE...

Mileage: 112,000

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE INDICATED NEARLY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS CLOSE TO HALF FULL. CAUSE: FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR FAILED INDICATING FUEL IS ALWAYS EMPTY."CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

SYMPTOMS: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE INDICATED NEARLY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS CLOSE TO HALF FULL. CAUSE: FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR FAILED INDICATING FUEL IS ALWAYS EMPTY."CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. *TR

Mileage: 81,000

SYMPTOMS: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE INDICATED NEARLY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS CLOSE TO HALF FULL. CAUSE: FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR FAILED INDICATING FUEL IS ALWAYS EMPTY."CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ALWAYS ILLUMINATED. *TR

Mileage: 81,000

SYMPTOMS: "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE INDICATED NEARLY EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK WAS CLOSE TO HALF FULL. CAUSE: FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR FAILED. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED, ALL SYMPTOMS CLEARED. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR WHEN OUT OF WARRANTY. A QUICK S...

Mileage: 59,599

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F...

WHEN CAR IS TURNED ON "ESC OFF" DASHBOARD LIGHT REMAINS ON MAKING THE ESC USELESS. *TR

I WAS DRIVING AND MY GAS GAUGE READ EMPTY, I WENT IMMEDIATELY TO A GAS STATION TO FILL IT AND IT ONLY TOOK $8.00. AFTER THAT THE GAS GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE FULL TO EMPTY WHENEVER IT FELT LIKE IT. THIS WAS A SERIOUS DEFECT BECAUSE IF I WOULD HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH, I WOULD HAVE ...

Mileage: 107,500

I WAS DRIVING AND MY GAS GAUGE READ EMPTY, I WENT IMMEDIATELY TO A GAS STATION TO FILL IT AND IT ONLY TOOK $8.00. AFTER THAT THE GAS GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE FULL TO EMPTY WHENEVER IT FELT LIKE IT. THIS WAS A SERIOUS DEFECT BECAUSE IF I WOULD HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH, I WOULD HAVE ...

Mileage: 107,500

I WAS DRIVING AND MY GAS GAUGE READ EMPTY, I WENT IMMEDIATELY TO A GAS STATION TO FILL IT AND IT ONLY TOOK $8.00. AFTER THAT THE GAS GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE FULL TO EMPTY WHENEVER IT FELT LIKE IT. THIS WAS A SERIOUS DEFECT BECAUSE IF I WOULD HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH, I WOULD HAVE ...

Mileage: 107,500

BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING ESC OFF LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO ENGAGE, AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE. CHECK ENGINE CODE OF P0405 BEING THROWN BY ONBOARD COMPUTER TO INDICATE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 89,800

BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING ESC OFF LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO ENGAGE, AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE. CHECK ENGINE CODE OF P0405 BEING THROWN BY ONBOARD COMPUTER TO INDICATE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 89,800

BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING ESC OFF LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO ENGAGE, AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE. CHECK ENGINE CODE OF P0405 BEING THROWN BY ONBOARD COMPUTER TO INDICATE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 89,800

BRAKE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING ESC OFF LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO ENGAGE, AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE. CHECK ENGINE CODE OF P0405 BEING THROWN BY ONBOARD COMPUTER TO INDICATE FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 89,800

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. ALWAYS REGISTERED EMPTY, EVEN WHEN TANK WAS FULL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPAIR INVOLVED BOTH FUEL LEVEL SENSORS BE REPLACED, CALIBRATED, AND CLEARED CODES.

EXITING FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO 7TH ST IN PHOENIX AZ, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND, DESPITE BRAKE APPLICATION, ENTERED THE ROADWAY, HITTING A MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN THE SIDE. NOBODY WAS INJURED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE. ONCE STOPPED, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL INT...

Mileage: 89,000

EXITING FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO 7TH ST IN PHOENIX AZ, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND, DESPITE BRAKE APPLICATION, ENTERED THE ROADWAY, HITTING A MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN THE SIDE. NOBODY WAS INJURED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE. ONCE STOPPED, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL INT...

Mileage: 89,000

EXITING FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO 7TH ST IN PHOENIX AZ, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND, DESPITE BRAKE APPLICATION, ENTERED THE ROADWAY, HITTING A MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS IN THE SIDE. NOBODY WAS INJURED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE. ONCE STOPPED, IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL INT...

Mileage: 89,000

THE GAS GAUGE IN MY CAR SUDDENLY SHOWED EMPTY ABOUT A YEAR AGO WHEN MY CAR ONLY HAD ABOUT 80K MILES. MY GAS LIGHT IS ALSO ON AND ACTUALLY CAUSED ME TO FAIL MY NJ STATE INSPECTION A FEW WEEKS AGO. I HAVE ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT UNTIL MY TIME IS UP TO GET IT REPAIRED. THE MVC REP HAD PROVIDED ME WITH T...

PER THE NHTSA WEB SITE SERVICE BULLETIN 219304 ACTION NUMBER 10021136 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE REPORT DATE OCT 1,2006 SUMMARY DETAIL AUTOMATIC TRANS AXLE SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ON 2/7/2014 MY CALL WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI AT 8006335151 TO ASK FOR ASSISTANCE RE...

Mileage: 136,000

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS OTHER THAN NEUTRAL AND DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE DRIVER FROM REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED TH...

Mileage: 80,000

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DESPITE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE INITIAL INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT PUTS VISIBLE DAMAGE AT 65% OF VALUE AND ANTICIPATES ADDITIONAL, UNSEEN DAMAGE WILL PUSH COST ABOVE 75% AND RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED. *TR

Mileage: 103,000

PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED AND DROPPED DOWN. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR FAILED AND DROPPED DOWN, WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, ONCE DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE LOW FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIA...

Mileage: 74,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE LOW FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIA...

Mileage: 74,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE LAMP FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE LAMP FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Mileage: 110,000

AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING (EITHER DIRECTION, AS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED NOW 3 TIMES IN 10 WEEKS) VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER TO STEER AND BRAKE. FEELS LIKE THE CAR HAS DIED, HOWEVER THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON. WHEN IT RESOLVED, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BRAKES AND STEERING RESTORED....

Mileage: 90,100

AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING (EITHER DIRECTION, AS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED NOW 3 TIMES IN 10 WEEKS) VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER TO STEER AND BRAKE. FEELS LIKE THE CAR HAS DIED, HOWEVER THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON. WHEN IT RESOLVED, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BRAKES AND STEERING RESTORED....

Mileage: 90,100

AT A SLOW SPEED WHILE TURNING (EITHER DIRECTION, AS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED NOW 3 TIMES IN 10 WEEKS) VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER TO STEER AND BRAKE. FEELS LIKE THE CAR HAS DIED, HOWEVER THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ARE ON. WHEN IT RESOLVED, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BRAKES AND STEERING RESTORED....

Mileage: 90,100

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE FROM HALF FULL TO EMPTY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICL...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE FROM HALF FULL TO EMPTY. IN ADDITION, THE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICL...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUDDER AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ECS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY AS THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE ...

Mileage: 40,000

I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL ISSUES CORRECTED AND ANOTHER CUSTOMER BROUGHT HIS SAME YEAR VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES IN FOR HIS RECALLS. I HEARD HIM TELL THE SERVICE GUY THE EXACT SAME ISSUES I WAS HAVING. THEY PULLED MY CAR AROUND AND WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR THE ESC LIGHT WAS STILL ON SO I WE...

Mileage: 84,200

I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL ISSUES CORRECTED AND ANOTHER CUSTOMER BROUGHT HIS SAME YEAR VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES IN FOR HIS RECALLS. I HEARD HIM TELL THE SERVICE GUY THE EXACT SAME ISSUES I WAS HAVING. THEY PULLED MY CAR AROUND AND WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR THE ESC LIGHT WAS STILL ON SO I WE...

Mileage: 84,200

I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL ISSUES CORRECTED AND ANOTHER CUSTOMER BROUGHT HIS SAME YEAR VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES IN FOR HIS RECALLS. I HEARD HIM TELL THE SERVICE GUY THE EXACT SAME ISSUES I WAS HAVING. THEY PULLED MY CAR AROUND AND WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR THE ESC LIGHT WAS STILL ON SO I WE...

Mileage: 84,200

WHILE DRIVING THE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN JUST HANGING BY THE WIRES BLOCKING MY SITE OF THE ROAD. I PUSHED THE POST BACK UP INTO THE HOLE AND IT FELL AGAIN. IT STAYS FOR A WHILE BUT I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL FALL AGAIN. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER SAYS THE VISOR MUST BE REPLACED. IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY...

Mileage: 78,000

SEVERAL DAYS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED ACTING ERRATIC. IT WOULD READ PROPERLY THEN READ EMPTY THEN READ HALF FULL. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE CAME UP THAT IT WAS THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THIS IS A $4-500 REPAIR AND MY CAR IS JUST OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY. AFTER RESEARCH ONLI...

Mileage: 66,666

FUEL GAUGE CEASED TO WORK PROPERLY. FALSE READINGS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF FUEL SENSORS LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS EXCEEDS $525.00. HYUNDAI IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM ON SANTA FE MODELS FROM 2007 - 2010 BUT, HAS YET TO INITIATE A RECALL OR REIMBURSE REPAIR COSTS IF VEHICLE WAR...

Mileage: 87,781

THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FELL DOWN. WE POPPED IT BACK IN BUT COULD SEE THE WIRES HANGING OUT. WE CONTINUED TO POP IT BACK IN. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS IT EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF AND NOW IT IS NOT ABLE TO BE USED AT ALL. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS LATER THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR HAS FALLEN DOWN. I CAN CURRENTLY POP...

Mileage: 50,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SEAT BELT PASSENGER SIDE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THAT WAS NEVER RESOLVED. THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WOULD RESCIND OR SLIDE BACK INTO THE OPENI...

THE VEHICLE'S ESC WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO APPLY THE BRAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VEER VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT (A VERY SCARY AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS.) THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO FREEHOLD HYUNDAI SHORTLY AFTER I ...

Mileage: 40,000

SHORTLY AFTER HAVING A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED ON MY CAR BY OUR LOCAL AUTO SUPPLY STORE A FEW MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE FIRST ONE HEADLIGHT BULB... THEN A FEW DAYS LATER, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT BULB... A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER I NOTICED THE GAS GAUGE GOING BAD. IT WOULD WOBBLE ALL OVER THE PLACE. THEN ...

Mileage: 68,000

SHORTLY AFTER HAVING A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED ON MY CAR BY OUR LOCAL AUTO SUPPLY STORE A FEW MONTHS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE FIRST ONE HEADLIGHT BULB... THEN A FEW DAYS LATER, THE OTHER HEADLIGHT BULB... A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER I NOTICED THE GAS GAUGE GOING BAD. IT WOULD WOBBLE ALL OVER THE PLACE. THEN ...

Mileage: 68,000

MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY SHOWING A LIGHT INDICATING I AM LOW ON FUEL EVEN AFTER PUTTING GAS IN IT STILL SHOWS.I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I AM HAVING TO GUESS WHERE I AM FUEL WISE AND I TRAVEL QUITE A BIT AND MY SON SOMETIMES DRIVES MY CAR AND WOULD PRAY I NEVER GUESS WRONG BECAUSE I SHUTTER TO THINK WH...

Mileage: 105,000

SPEEDOMETER BEGAN BOUNCING AND THEN COMPLETELY QUIT WORKING; OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STUCK ON LOWEST TEMPERATURE READ OUTSIDE, MODE BUTTONS FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING OPERATE ERRATICALLY. *TR

Mileage: 111,000

FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL REGISTER EMPTY AND THE FUEL LIGHT WILL COME ON AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. THE GAUGE WILL WAVER AND GIVE FAULTY REGISTERS WHILE DRIVING, EVEN CLIMBING BACK TO FULL AFTER REGISTERING "EMPTY" SECONDS BEFORE. ALSO WILL SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHEN IT IS HALF FULL ...

Mileage: 60,555

I ALSO AM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY SUV. AS OTHERS HAVE STATES THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING. I HAD TO CUT THE WIRE TO GET IT TO STOP DANGLING. I NOW HAVE NO DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR. I ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO MY FUEL SENSORS. MY GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES. I HAVE TO GO ...

I ALSO AM HAVING MANY ISSUES WITH MY SUV. AS OTHERS HAVE STATES THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING. I HAD TO CUT THE WIRE TO GET IT TO STOP DANGLING. I NOW HAVE NO DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR. I ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DUE TO MY FUEL SENSORS. MY GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATES. I HAVE TO GO ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF A LARGE TRUCK AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, A FRACTURED FINGER...

Mileage: 38,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF A LARGE TRUCK AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, A FRACTURED FINGER...

Mileage: 38,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME ITS THE FUEL SENSORS. THE ONE ON THE FUEL PUMP AND ONE ON THE GAUGE. MY GAS GAUGE WILL FLUCTUATE TO FULL THEN EMPTY. I WAS TOLD EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. COSTS ABOUT $500 TO REPAIR. I JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 5 WEEKS ...

Mileage: 51,201

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME ITS THE FUEL SENSORS. THE ONE ON THE FUEL PUMP AND ONE ON THE GAUGE. MY GAS GAUGE WILL FLUCTUATE TO FULL THEN EMPTY. I WAS TOLD EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. COSTS ABOUT $500 TO REPAIR. I JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE 5 WEEKS ...

Mileage: 51,201

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUDDER AND DECELERATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THA...

Mileage: 80,000

THE DRIVER SIDE SUNVISOR BROKE CAUSING THE SUNVISOR TO FALL OFF AND BLOCK VISION. ONE YEAR LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AND FELL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS VISOR CAN BREAK WHILE DRIVING AND OBSTRUCT VISION. THE PLASTIC CLIP ON THE PIVOT BREAKS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VISOR WILL ...

Mileage: 101,000

THE PASSENGER SIDE SUNVISOR BROKE CAUSING THE SUNVISOR TO FALL OFF AND BLOCK VISION. ONE YEAR EARLIER THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS VISOR CAN BREAK WHILE DRIVING AND OBSTRUCT VISION. THE PLASTIC CLIP ON THE PIVOT BREAKS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VISOR WILL HANG BY THE ELECTRICAL CO...

Mileage: 118,000

FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. THE FUEL GAUGE WILL REGISTER EMPTY AND THE FUEL LIGHT WILL COME ON AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. THE GAUGE WILL WAVER AND GIVE FAULTY REGISTERS WHILE DRIVING, EVEN CLIMBING BACK TO FULL AFTER REGISTERING "EMPTY" SECONDS BEFORE. *JS

Mileage: 115,000

LAST MARCH I NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND THE VEHICLE HESITATING TO STALLING OUT WHEN COLD AND ACCELERATING. THIS IS WORSE THE COLDER IT GETS OUTSIDE. ALSO WHEN DRIVING YOU CAN FEEL A HESITATION/MISSING GOING ON, ALMOST LIKE THE GAS ISN'T FLOWING STEADILY INTO THE ENGINE. AND RECENTLY MY ...

Mileage: 75,000

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR MOUNT FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO FALL DOWN AND DANGLE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER BY THE ELECTRIC WIRE THAT RUNS INSIDE THE HINGE. THE VISOR DANGLED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER BLOCKING THE VIEW, AND STARTLING THE DRIVER. HAD TO DISASSEMBLE THE VISOR HINGE TO REMOVE TH...

SIMILAR FUEL GAUGE PROB I HAVE READ ON THIS SITE-----FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY AND INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN TANK GETS BELOW HALF FULL. *TT

Mileage: 90,000

FUEL DOOR LATCH SWITCH ON DRIVER-SIDE DOOR WILL NOT UPEN FUEL DOOR ON OCCASION. HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY LATELY. ON-LINE SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM W THIS MODEL. IS ANYTHING BEING DONE BY MANUFACTURER TO FIX THIS? *TT

Mileage: 80,000

TWO WEEKS AGO, I STARTED MY CAR AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE FUEL GAUGE WAY BELOW "E" AND THE LIGHT HAD TURNED ON, ALONG WITH THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. I WAS AFRAID I HAD NEGLECTED TO GET GAS, EVEN THOUGHT I WAS PRETTY SURE THAT WHEN I LEFT THE CAR THE NIGHT BEFORE I WAS OVER A 1/4 OF A TANK. I MADE I...

Mileage: 76,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FRACTURED AND WOULD HANG ABNORMALLY, BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISION OF THE ROADWAY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURR...

Mileage: 130,000

SUNVISOR FELL OFF. SMALL PLASTIC RING HOLDING THE SUNVISOR POST BROKE ALLOWING THE VISOR TO FALL AND BLOCK VISIBILITY. THERE ARE MANY POSTS ON LINE COMMENTING ON THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 89,000

THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE WHILE MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. IT CAME DOWN BLOCKING HER LINE OF SITE AND NEARLY WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AS IT WAS STOP AND GO RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR YEARS BACK TO 2007 AND THERE ARE ENDLESS POSTS ABOUT THIS ...

Mileage: 80,000

HAD A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL GAUGE. WHICH READ 1/4 TANK OF GAS, WITH AN EMPTY TANK. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE GAUGE HAD BEEN JUMPING FROM FULL TO EMPTY A FEW TIMES. NOW THE CARS STEERING IS STARTING TO GO. THE CAR WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN PULL WHILE GOING AROUND A BANKING TURN, IN EITHER DIRECTION! ON TURNS...

Mileage: 70,000

HAD A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL GAUGE. WHICH READ 1/4 TANK OF GAS, WITH AN EMPTY TANK. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE GAUGE HAD BEEN JUMPING FROM FULL TO EMPTY A FEW TIMES. NOW THE CARS STEERING IS STARTING TO GO. THE CAR WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN PULL WHILE GOING AROUND A BANKING TURN, IN EITHER DIRECTION! ON TURNS...

Mileage: 70,000

HAD A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL GAUGE. WHICH READ 1/4 TANK OF GAS, WITH AN EMPTY TANK. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE GAUGE HAD BEEN JUMPING FROM FULL TO EMPTY A FEW TIMES. NOW THE CARS STEERING IS STARTING TO GO. THE CAR WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN PULL WHILE GOING AROUND A BANKING TURN, IN EITHER DIRECTION! ON TURNS...

Mileage: 70,000

THE BRAKES LIGHT WAS FUNCTIONING (NOT ON) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE ESC OFF LIGHT START TO STAY ON. *TR

Mileage: 43,492

THE BRAKES LIGHT WAS FUNCTIONING (NOT ON) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE ESC OFF LIGHT START TO STAY ON. *TR

Mileage: 43,492

THE BRAKES LIGHT WAS FUNCTIONING (NOT ON) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE ESC OFF LIGHT START TO STAY ON. *TR

Mileage: 43,492

THE BRAKES LIGHT WAS FUNCTIONING (NOT ON) WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THE ESC OFF LIGHT START TO STAY ON. *TR

Mileage: 43,492

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2013 AT 32700 MILES. 4 MOS LATER AT 43000 MILES REAR BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING SEVERELY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THE REAR CALIPER GOT STUCK/FROZE AND THE GRINDING DAMAGED THE ROTOR. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR ON REAR DRIVER SIDE MUST BE REPLACED AND BRA...

Mileage: 43,000

PURCHASED USED VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2013 AT 32700 MILES. 4 MOS LATER AT 43000 MILES REAR BRAKES BEGAN GRINDING SEVERELY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THE REAR CALIPER GOT STUCK/FROZE AND THE GRINDING DAMAGED THE ROTOR. BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR ON REAR DRIVER SIDE MUST BE REPLACED AND BRA...

Mileage: 43,000

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW. IT HAS ONLY 32000 MILES. THE FUEL SENSORS DO NOT WORK GIVING ME INACCURATE READINGS ON THE FUEL GAUGE. IN ADDITION, IN AN INCIDENT THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED, WHILE DRIVING MY SIX YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER, I EXPERIENCED AN EXTREME SLOWDOWN. THIS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF T...

Mileage: 32,000

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW. IT HAS ONLY 32000 MILES. THE FUEL SENSORS DO NOT WORK GIVING ME INACCURATE READINGS ON THE FUEL GAUGE. IN ADDITION, IN AN INCIDENT THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED, WHILE DRIVING MY SIX YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER, I EXPERIENCED AN EXTREME SLOWDOWN. THIS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF T...

Mileage: 32,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONSISTENTLY AND THE FUEL GAUGE READING BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE. IN ADDITION, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT...

Mileage: 89,000

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 IN NEW JERSEY DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOUR, THE DRIVERSIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTING POINT AND DROPPED INTO MY LINE OF DRIVING VISION. THIS EVENT STARTLED ME AND PREVENTED ME FROM SEEING WHERE I WAS DRIVING. I MOVED TO THE HIGHWAY SHOULDER AND TEMPORARILY P...

Mileage: 119,100

ON FEBRUARY 23RD OF 2012 I RECEIVED A CLOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT THAT WAS UNDER CAMPAIGN 103-CLOCK SPRING REPLACEMENT TSB# 11-01-052 FOR 2007-2008 SANTA FE MODELS OR 2007-2008 VERACRUZ MODELS. MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAD 42,229 MILES ON IT AT THIS TIME. THE CAMPAIGN WAS PERFORMED REPLACING THE CLOCK SPRIN...

Mileage: 42,229

BRAKE LIGHT MODULE FAILS TO LIGHT UP, WHICH CAUSES HIGHER RISK OF COLLISION. THERE IS RECALL ON THIS, BUT THIS DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE HAZARDS. THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND SHOWS ERRATIC GAS USAGE, EVEN SHOWING THE LOW F...

BRAKE LIGHT MODULE FAILS TO LIGHT UP, WHICH CAUSES HIGHER RISK OF COLLISION. THERE IS RECALL ON THIS, BUT THIS DOES NOT COVER MY VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE HAZARDS. THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND SHOWS ERRATIC GAS USAGE, EVEN SHOWING THE LOW F...

AT APPROXIMATELY 90000 MILES, THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD NO LONGER STAY "UP". IT BEGAN HANGING DOWN, WITH THE WIRES EXPOSED. WE DID NOT TAKE IT TO A DEALER, BUT REMOVED THE VISOR. NOW, AT 150000 MILES, THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR DID THE SAME THING WHILE DRIVING, IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY...

Mileage: 90,000

WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND TRAVELING UP THE RESIDENTIAL STREET, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OUT OF THE ROOFTOP AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD. IT APPEARS BROKEN AND I CAN NOT RE-INSERT IT WITHOUT IT FALLING OUT AGAIN. I RARELY USE THE VISOR, AND IT FELL OUT WITHOUT MY ATTEMPTING TO LOWER IT. IT ...

Mileage: 16,700

HELLO, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2007 SANTA FE. I WAS DRIVING LAST WEEK TO PICK UP MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION I HAD NO POWER WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I COASTED INTO THE PARKING LOT, NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SHUT OFF THE CAR AND...

Mileage: 49,000

HELLO, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2007 SANTA FE. I WAS DRIVING LAST WEEK TO PICK UP MY 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION I HAD NO POWER WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL. I COASTED INTO THE PARKING LOT, NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SHUT OFF THE CAR AND...

Mileage: 49,000

FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Mileage: 34,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR FAILED AND BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC MOUNT HOLDER, CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO HANG BY THE WIRES. THE SUN VISORS WERE ALSO OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER....

Mileage: 70,000

ENGINE LIGHT AND ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE APPROPRIATE. *TR

Mileage: 84,500

ENGINE LIGHT AND ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE APPROPRIATE. *TR

Mileage: 84,500

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FLUCTUATING FUEL GAUGE READOUT DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF FUEL LEVEL SENSORS. FAILED SENSORS HAVE SET OFF A "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT". IN THE EVENT OF A "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT", THE VEHICLE FAILS TO PASS STATE EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS. *TR

Mileage: 60,135

MY GAS GAUGE ACTS REALLY WEIRD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE GAS GAUGE TELLS ME I HAVE NO GAS AFTER I'VE FILLED UP THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED ON MY SANTA FE. THE GAS GAUGE ALSO FLUCTUATES AND WILL NOT REGISTER THE PROPER AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE GAS T...

Mileage: 101,000

WE OWN A 2007 SANTA FE THAT OVERALL WE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH. IN DECEMBER 2012 WITH JUST OVER 60,000 MILES ON OUR VEHICLE WE WERE DRIVING WITH OUR 2 YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM THE LEFT SIDE. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND AFFECTED THE SAFETY OF OU...

Mileage: 60,000

ESC OFF LIGHT ON DASH THEN CHECK ENGINE. CODE IS P0504 FOR BRAKE SWITCH. THIS CONDITION IS COVERED UNDER OTHER HYUNDAI CAMPAIGNS AND RECALLS BUT NOT FOR OUR VIN / BUILD DATE. PLEASE CONSIDER WORKING WITH HYUNDAI TO PROVIDE RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. WE ARE ALSO BEING TOLD THERE IS A TWO WEEK WAIT...

Mileage: 85,000

ESC OFF LIGHT ON DASH THEN CHECK ENGINE. CODE IS P0504 FOR BRAKE SWITCH. THIS CONDITION IS COVERED UNDER OTHER HYUNDAI CAMPAIGNS AND RECALLS BUT NOT FOR OUR VIN / BUILD DATE. PLEASE CONSIDER WORKING WITH HYUNDAI TO PROVIDE RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. WE ARE ALSO BEING TOLD THERE IS A TWO WEEK WAIT...

Mileage: 85,000

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 SANTA FE GOING APC. 30 MPH MY CAR TRIED TO STOP ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE BUT THEN STOPPED FOR A FEW MONTHS. MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON EACH TIME. THANK GOD I WASN'T ON THE INTERSTATE. I ALSO HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM WITH MY TIRE CUPPING. BUT MY CAR TRYING TO STOP ITSELF PUTS M...

Mileage: 78,217

FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BUT WAS TOLD BY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER AND HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT RECALL. OVER 1.7 MILLION VEHICLES LIKE MINE WERE RECALLED. MINE HAS THE SAME ISSUE, WHY WOULDN'T MINE BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN? THEY TOLD ME MINE WAS...

Mileage: 107,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V113000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULI...

Mileage: 87,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V113000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULI...

Mileage: 87,900

FUEL SENSORS HAVE GONE OUT AND FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN EMPTY AND 1/2 TANK. CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. KNOWN ISSUE, YET NO RECALLS OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM HYUNDAI. *TR

Mileage: 54,000

FUEL SENSORS HAVE GONE OUT AND FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN EMPTY AND 1/2 TANK. CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. KNOWN ISSUE, YET NO RECALLS OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM HYUNDAI. *TR

Mileage: 54,000

MY EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION IS SAME WHAT IS EXPLAIN IN THE EARLIER POST. I CAR DOES HAVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE SHELL OUT $70 FROM POCKET TO FIX IT. THE HYUNDAI DEALER (HYUNDAI MARK ZIMMERMAN) CHARGED ME $291 FOR FIXING THE TPS AND ...

Mileage: 106,300

MY EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION IS SAME WHAT IS EXPLAIN IN THE EARLIER POST. I CAR DOES HAVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE SHELL OUT $70 FROM POCKET TO FIX IT. THE HYUNDAI DEALER (HYUNDAI MARK ZIMMERMAN) CHARGED ME $291 FOR FIXING THE TPS AND ...

Mileage: 106,300

MY EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION IS SAME WHAT IS EXPLAIN IN THE EARLIER POST. I CAR DOES HAVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE SHELL OUT $70 FROM POCKET TO FIX IT. THE HYUNDAI DEALER (HYUNDAI MARK ZIMMERMAN) CHARGED ME $291 FOR FIXING THE TPS AND ...

Mileage: 106,300

BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP. A FRONT IMPACT WOULD INEVITABLY RESULT IN AN OPEN HEAD/EYE [ACCELERATION] INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER. ADVISED THE SERVICE WRITER, [XXX], @ NAPLETON HYUNDAI OF THE DEFECT, AND NOTE ON HTTP://WWW.HOWTOMENDIT.COM/ANSWERS.PHP?ID=157121...

Mileage: 58,000

WE FLIPPED DOWN THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR AS USUAL AND ALWAYS TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE VEHICLE BUT THIS TIME YOU COULD HEAR IT CRACK. FROM THAT MOMENT ON WE WERE FIGHTING WITH IT WHILE DRIVING MANY TIMES. IT BECAME TO OSERIOUS OF A DRIVING HAZARD MIXED WITH A DRAIN ON THE BATTERY AS THE VISOR LIGHT WOULD S...

Mileage: 85,000

MY SANTA FE'S AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN I SENT IT TO THE DEALERS THEY SAID IT WAS THE "CLOCK SPRING" THAT NEEDS REPLACING. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUED BY HYUNDAI (NHTSA ID 11V472000) FOR THIS EXACT REASON IN THE UNITED STATES. PROBLEM IS I LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA AND OUR LEGAL SYSTEM IS NOT AS EFFI...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND INTO THE SETTING SUN, THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR FELL LOOSE. IT FELL DIRECTLY INTO THE DRIVERS FIELD OF VISION AND HAD TO BE HELD UP WITH ONE HAND AS IT WAS DANGLING BY WIRES. THIS INCIDENT HIGHLY STARTLED THE DRIVER AND TOTALLY OBSTRUCTED VISION. SHORTLY THEREAFTER ...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HAS NO EFFECT EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING AND IN DRIVE. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. SO FAR I HAVE MANAGED TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON MULTIPL...

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR HAS NO EFFECT EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING AND IN DRIVE. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. SO FAR I HAVE MANAGED TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON MULTIPL...

Mileage: 80,000

I WAS MAKING A SHARP CIRCLE TYPE CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. I DID NOT LOSE ANY POWER, THE BRAKES WORKED FINE, AND NO LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE PANEL. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT...

Mileage: 74,000

THE HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS PARKED WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDSON GOT IN THE VEHICLE FIRST. HE KNOCKED THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING, I TRIED TO GET IN BUT I COULDN'T WITH IT ROLLING. IT HIT A VAN AND MY DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON...

Mileage: 67,694

THE HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS PARKED WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDSON GOT IN THE VEHICLE FIRST. HE KNOCKED THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING, I TRIED TO GET IN BUT I COULDN'T WITH IT ROLLING. IT HIT A VAN AND MY DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON...

Mileage: 67,694

THE HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS PARKED WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. MY 7 YEAR OLD GRANDSON GOT IN THE VEHICLE FIRST. HE KNOCKED THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING, I TRIED TO GET IN BUT I COULDN'T WITH IT ROLLING. IT HIT A VAN AND MY DRIVERS DOOR CAUGHT ON...

Mileage: 67,694

WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE THEN TAKE OFF RAPIDLY THEN I WOULD LOOSE POWER TO A SPEED OF @ 15 MILES PER HOUR AND THE ESC OFF SWITCH WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I SAFELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. O...

Mileage: 87,245

WHEN I WOULD BEGIN ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE THEN TAKE OFF RAPIDLY THEN I WOULD LOOSE POWER TO A SPEED OF @ 15 MILES PER HOUR AND THE ESC OFF SWITCH WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I SAFELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. O...

Mileage: 87,245

WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS A CAR, MY ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK AND I COULDN'T GET MY CAR TO STOP WITH THE BRAKES. THIS HAD HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT 'UNSTUCK' BY PUMPING BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO BE CHECKED AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULDN'T ...

Mileage: 75,000

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT TURN OFF EVEN WITH HOLDING THE BRAKE DOWN HARDER. I WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE OFF SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. ...

Mileage: 69,000

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT TURN OFF EVEN WITH HOLDING THE BRAKE DOWN HARDER. I WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE OFF SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. ...

Mileage: 69,000

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, I ATTEMPTED TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY TAPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT TURN OFF EVEN WITH HOLDING THE BRAKE DOWN HARDER. I WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE OFF SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. ...

Mileage: 69,000

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WILL RANDOMLY APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS.THE BRAKES WILL APPLY MAKING THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO VEER INTO THE NEXT LANE. I WOULD NEED TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES TO MAKE THEM RELEASE.THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS T...

Mileage: 37,975

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WILL RANDOMLY APPLY THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS.THE BRAKES WILL APPLY MAKING THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT MAY CAUSE THE CAR TO VEER INTO THE NEXT LANE. I WOULD NEED TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES TO MAKE THEM RELEASE.THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I THOUGHT IT WAS T...

Mileage: 37,975

CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING AS IF CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR HESITATED FOR A SECOND. MY FOOT THEN RETURNED TO THE GAS PEDAL AND AGAIN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT A VERY FAST PACE. MY FOOT THEN RETURNED TO THE BRAKE AND THE SPEED CONTINUED TO INCREASE. I THEN PUT THE ...

Mileage: 100,195

SUV WILL START BUT ESC LIGHT STAYS ON AND THEN THE SUV FAILS TO ACCELERATE. SUV MUST THEN BE RESTARTED FOR A CYCLE OF 10-15 TIMES UPON WHICH TIME THE ESC LIGHT TURNS OFF AND SUV WILL THEN ACCELERATE WHEN GOING UP A HILL. SYSTEM FAILURE HAS OCCURRED DAILY SINCE MARCH 2013. DEALERSHIP KNOWS HYUNDA...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A PARKING SIGN. THE CONTACT SHUT THE IGNITION OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AVOID CRASHING INTO OTHER VEHICLES. THE POLICE REPORTED...

Mileage: 61,000

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE ON AN INTERSTATE TO PASS A VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE QUICKLY SPED UP TO 80 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THANKFULLY DUE TO RECENT ACCELERATOR ISSUES/RECALLS FOR OTHER MANUFACTURES, I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGIN...

Mileage: 75,450

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM HYUNDAI. I SEE NUMEROUS OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND WON'T TURN OFF NO MATTER HOW MANY ...

Mileage: 100,000

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM HYUNDAI. I SEE NUMEROUS OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND WON'T TURN OFF NO MATTER HOW MANY ...

Mileage: 100,000

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OF A RECALL FROM HYUNDAI. I SEE NUMEROUS OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM.ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND WON'T TURN OFF NO MATTER HOW MANY ...

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WOULD RELEASE DOWNWARD WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, OBSTRUCTING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN MARCH OF 2012, THE PASSE...

Mileage: 53,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED AND PROVIDED INCORRECT READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SENSORS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A STRONG F...

Mileage: 57,000

THE GAS GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING DRASTICALLY FROM ONE STOP UNTIL THE NEXT ONE. ONE MINUTE WE HAD HALF A TANK OF GAS AND WE WENT INTO A STORE. WHEN WE CAME OUT OF THE STORE THE GAS GAUGE WAS ON E. WE DROVE FOR A LITTLE BIT AND THE FUEL LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE CHECK ENGIN...

Mileage: 118,000

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MPG COUNTER (MILES PER GALLON) ACTING ERRATICALLY. BROUGHT CAR IMMEDIATELY TO DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT "THE FUEL SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE" (THEIR WORDS). THERE IS A 5 YEAR/50,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THIS PART AND MY CAR IS 2 MONTHS OVER THE TIME LIMIT! THE COST OF RE...

Mileage: 43,889

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. DIAGNOSTIC SCAN INDICATED A BAD BRAKE LITE SWITCH. SAME SYMPTOMS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09V122000 BUT HYUNDAI DEALER AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CLAIM VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN. *TR

Mileage: 28,591

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. DIAGNOSTIC SCAN INDICATED A BAD BRAKE LITE SWITCH. SAME SYMPTOMS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09V122000 BUT HYUNDAI DEALER AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CLAIM VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN. *TR

Mileage: 28,591

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP INTO THE SETTING SUN WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE SIN VISOR FLOPPED DOWN IN FRONT OF ME. IT HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE UPPER HOLDER EVIDENTLY AND WAS DANGLING BY THE TWO VANITY MIRROR WIRES. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE RAMP WITHOUT BEING HIT, BUT NOT SURE HOW. I NOTI...

Mileage: 80,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS OF AIRBAG RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THEY RECTIFIED THE RECALL ISSUE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS STILL ON, THE DEALER STATES I WILL NEED A NEW SEAT TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TR

THE NUT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE REAR LIFT GATE STRUTS TO THE BODY OF THE CAR CAME LOOSE AND WE BELIEVE DROPPED DOWN BEHIND THE BODY LINER AND POSSIBLY ONE OF THE REAR AIR BAGS. ANYWAY, THIS ALLOWED THE REAR LIFT GATE TO DROP AS IT WAS ONLY NOW BEING HELD UP BY ONE STRUT. THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP TOLD ...

Mileage: 84,500

THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SUDDENLY CAME OFF FROM THE MOUNT THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE. THE ACTUAL MOUNT WAS STILL ON, HELD BY THREE SCREWS. HOWEVER, THE VISOR CAME OFF AT THE HINGE. I WAS CHANGING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT COMPLETELY BLOCKED MY VIEW OF THE LANE TO MY RIGHT HAND SIDE AND I...

Mileage: 44,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Mileage: 41,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER W...

Mileage: 75,000

BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE ON INITIAL START ON MORNINGS WHERE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 50 DEGREES F. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD, DID NOT MOVE TOWARD THE FLOOR MORE THAN 1/2", AND DID NOT ENGAGE BRAKES WITH FIRM STEADY PRESSURE. AFTER PUMPING BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, PRESSURE WAS FELT IN THE PEDAL, WHICH SLOWL...

Mileage: 36,801

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY DID NO LONGER RESPOND AND "CHECK ENGINE" AND ESC WARNING LIT UP AND SPEED DECREASED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST AT 5-10 MPH TO THE NEAREST DEALER 8 MILES AWAY. THEY IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED IT TO THE TPS UNIT (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR), WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER AN...

Mileage: 28,500

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY DID NO LONGER RESPOND AND "CHECK ENGINE" AND ESC WARNING LIT UP AND SPEED DECREASED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST AT 5-10 MPH TO THE NEAREST DEALER 8 MILES AWAY. THEY IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED IT TO THE TPS UNIT (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR), WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER AN...

Mileage: 28,500

I TOOK MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TO THE DEALER ON 4/6/12 BECAUSE THE GAS GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING CONSTANTLY. I COULD NOT TELL HOW MUCH GAS WAS IN THE TANK AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THEY REPLACED THE GAS FLOAT DURING THAT VISIT. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR FROM THE DEALER, THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH STRONG GAS FUME...

Mileage: 63,888

A DAY AFTER FILLING MY TANK THE GAUGE READ EMPTY. I TRIED FILLING IT UP AGAIN AND IT NEED ONLY ABOUT TWO GALLONS BEFORE OVERFLOWING. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I DID EXPLAIN THAT THE TANK RELEASE AND THE GAS GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING (I...

Mileage: 50,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS OF AIRBAG RECALL.*SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THEY RECTIFIED THE RECALL ISSUE, BUT THEY MENTIONED THAT ALTHOUGH THEY RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT/SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED FOR THE FRONT SENSOR SHORT, TO ...

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS OF AIRBAG RECALL.*SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THEY RECTIFIED THE RECALL ISSUE, BUT THEY MENTIONED THAT ALTHOUGH THEY RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT/SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IDENTIFIED FOR THE FRONT SENSOR SHORT, TO ...

FUEL TANK GAUGE IS NOT REGISTERING PROPERLY. AFTER A FILL UP THE EMPTY LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 150 MILES. MY WIFE RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BUSY FREEWAY DUE TO THE GAUGE ALWAYS READING WRONG. WE LOVE THE CAR AND WE ARE EVEN LOOKING AT TRADING IT IN FOR ONE THAT GETS BETTER MILEAGE FROM HYUN...

Mileage: 97,000

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH THE DRIVER SUNVISOR JUST BROKE OFF AND FELL RIGHT INFRONT OF ME, BECAUSE OF THE WIRES TO THE MIRROR ON THE SUNVISOR, THE SUNVISOR WAS JUST HANGING IN FRONT OF ME. THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE ...

Mileage: 48,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THERE WAS A RE...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE ESC LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THERE WAS A RE...

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR WOULD LOSE POWER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD WERE ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THA...

Mileage: 19,443

DRIVER'S SUN VISOR ATTACHMENT TO ROOF OF CAR BROKE WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. SUN VISOR FELL DOWN IN DRIVER'S VISION, HANGING BY TWO WIRES. *TR

Mileage: 72,300

DRIVER'S SUN VISOR ATTACHMENT TO ROOF OF CAR BROKE WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED. SUN VISOR FELL DOWN IN DRIVER'S VISION, HANGING BY TWO WIRES. *TR

Mileage: 72,300

FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH A/B. OBD CODES P0571 & P0504 RECORDED. SYMPTOMS: BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. SEEMS TO BE EXACT SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

Mileage: 56,000

FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH A/B. OBD CODES P0571 & P0504 RECORDED. SYMPTOMS: BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. SEEMS TO BE EXACT SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

Mileage: 56,000

FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH A/B. OBD CODES P0571 & P0504 RECORDED. SYMPTOMS: BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. SEEMS TO BE EXACT SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

Mileage: 56,000

FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH A/B. OBD CODES P0571 & P0504 RECORDED. SYMPTOMS: BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT LIGHT WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD TURN ON BUT NOT ALLOW A SPEED TO BE SET. ALSO ESC OFF LIGHT REMAINED ON DASH SOLID. SEEMS TO BE EXACT SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

Mileage: 56,000

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: DIFFICULT TO REFUEL. GAS PUMP NOZZLE KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. DIAGNOSIS: DEFECTIVE CANISTER CLOSE VALVE SOLUTION: REPLACED BY PARKWAY HYUNDAI VALENCIA FREE OF CHARGE ON 09/2010. PROBLEM RECURRENCE: 09/2012 (2 YEARS LATER) DEALER COMMENT: $125 DIAGNOSTIC FEE THAT CAN LATER O...

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AS A RESULT AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE ...

Mileage: 65,241

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 75+ MPH, THE SUN VISOR IN MY 2007 SANTA FE BROKE FROM THE 'ELBOW' AND FELL DOWN INTO MY FIELD OF VIEW!!! THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO BROKE BUT NOT DURING ACTUAL USE, WHILE TRAVELING BUT AT A LOW SPEED, OVER A BUMP. THE VISORS AREN'T EVEN USED WITH ANY FREQUENCY AND...

Mileage: 80,000

2007 SANTA FE FUEL INDICATOR HAS STOPPED WORKING. NEEDLE STAYS ON E WITH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED OR NEEDLE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN EMPTY AND HALF FULL. VEHICLE WAS ONE DAY OUT OF 60 MONTH WARRANTY WHEN PROBLEM FIRST NOTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTED ON NUMEROUS WEB SITES. *TR

Mileage: 48,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR HOWEVER THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER SENT SOMEONE TO INSPECT THE VEHIC...

Mileage: 69,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND TWO PEOPLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Mileage: 42,000

I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, WHICH WAS BOUGHT FROM A HYUNDAI DEALER. FOR ABOUT A YEAR, THE CAR DROVE GREAT AND WAS QUIET. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER IN A CRASH OR DRIVEN ROUGHLY. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK ON GOVERNMENT MAINTAINED ROADS. I HAVE NOTICED A THUMPING A...

Mileage: 22,000

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE WHEN ADJUSTING. THE VISOR FELL AND WAS DANGLING IN FRONT OF MY FACE HANGING ON THE WIRE FOR THE VANITY LIGHT. IT STARTLED ME AND I SWERVED. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE PART CANNOT BE SATISFACTORILY REINSERTED IN THE SOCKET. IT STAYS IN PLACE ONLY TEMPORARILY. ...

Mileage: 60,500

WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SUN VISOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DROPPED DOWN. COULDN'T FLIP IT BACK UP TO STAY INTACT. KEPT FALLING DOWN IMPAIRING MY VISION. PLASTIC PIECE EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF AND SO I TRIED TO USE VELCRO TO KEEP THE VISOR FROM BLOCKING MY VISION WHILE I DROVE THE VEHICLE. DIDN'T WO...

Mileage: 76,899

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

Mileage: 36,000

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER TO BE STUCK IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED INTO PARK. MALFUNCTION ALSO CAUSED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO SHUT OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...

Mileage: 109,314

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER TO BE STUCK IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED INTO PARK. MALFUNCTION ALSO CAUSED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO SHUT OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...

Mileage: 109,314

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER TO BE STUCK IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED INTO PARK. MALFUNCTION ALSO CAUSED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO SHUT OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...

Mileage: 109,314

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSED VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER TO BE STUCK IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SHIFTED INTO PARK. MALFUNCTION ALSO CAUSED ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TO SHUT OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED...

Mileage: 109,314

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES, BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERABLE. TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTING TEMPORARILY RESTORES FUNCTION. EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09V122000 BUT HYUNDAI DEALER AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CLAIM VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN....

Mileage: 60,000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES, BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERABLE. TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTING TEMPORARILY RESTORES FUNCTION. EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09V122000 BUT HYUNDAI DEALER AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CLAIM VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN....

Mileage: 60,000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES, BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERABLE. TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTING TEMPORARILY RESTORES FUNCTION. EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09V122000 BUT HYUNDAI DEALER AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CLAIM VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN....

Mileage: 60,000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES, BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERABLE. TURNING OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTING TEMPORARILY RESTORES FUNCTION. EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN 09V122000 BUT HYUNDAI DEALER AND CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER CLAIM VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN....

Mileage: 60,000

CUPPED TIRES IN REAR. HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE OF TIRES. I SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MANY OTHERS WITH TIRES WEARING OUT MUCH QUICKER THAN THEY SHOULD. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

CUPPED TIRES IN REAR. HEAVY WEAR ON INSIDE OF TIRES. I SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MANY OTHERS WITH TIRES WEARING OUT MUCH QUICKER THAN THEY SHOULD. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

MY CAR HAS DIED 3 TIMES AFTER I TURN. I HAVE TURNED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M TURNING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY OR ONTO ANOTHER STREET/ROAD AS SLOWER SPEEDS. I LOSE POWER STEERING, MY CAR DIES AND MY BATTERY LIGHT QUICKLY FLASHES ON WITH THIS HAPPENS. ONCE I TURN THE...

Mileage: 75,000

MY CAR HAS DIED 3 TIMES AFTER I TURN. I HAVE TURNED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN I'M TURNING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY OR ONTO ANOTHER STREET/ROAD AS SLOWER SPEEDS. I LOSE POWER STEERING, MY CAR DIES AND MY BATTERY LIGHT QUICKLY FLASHES ON WITH THIS HAPPENS. ONCE I TURN THE...

Mileage: 75,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS HAVE SEVERELY OXIDIZED INSIDE THE PLASTIC LENS TO THE POINT WHERE THEY HAVE LOST ILLUMINATION *TGW

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BELT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED THAT THE BELT SHOULD L...

Mileage: 37,000

WE HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, BUT THE DEALER WAS NEVER ABLE TO FIX IT. OUR DEALER (PHIL LONG HYUNDAI, COLORADO SPRINGS) NOW SAYS THAT THE VIN FOR OUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG RECALL. IS THERE ANY WAY...

ALL DOOR LOCK ACUTUATORS ON MY VEHICLE ARE DEFECTIVE CAUSING FAULTY DOOR LOCKS. A REVIEW OF OWNERS FORUMS REVEALS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS CREATES A SAFTY CONCERN IF PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN NEED TO BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. A POTENTIALLY FATAL EXAMPLE WOULD BE A FIRE INSIDE T...

Mileage: 97,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD NOT RETRACT WHEN PRESSING THE POWER SEAT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

I NOTICED THE VEHICLE MADE A CLINKING SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS; THE DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS A CD IN THE SIDE POCKET OF THE CAR. SECOND VISIT THEY CLAIMED TO INSPECT SUSPENSION AND FIND NOTHING WRONG. THIRD VISIT THEY REINSPECTED SUSPENSION AND REPLACED ONE PIECE OF DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION, FOURTH ...

Mileage: 48,500

I NOTICED THE VEHICLE MADE A CLINKING SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS; THE DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS A CD IN THE SIDE POCKET OF THE CAR. SECOND VISIT THEY CLAIMED TO INSPECT SUSPENSION AND FIND NOTHING WRONG. THIRD VISIT THEY REINSPECTED SUSPENSION AND REPLACED ONE PIECE OF DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION, FOURTH ...

Mileage: 48,500

I NOTICED THE VEHICLE MADE A CLINKING SOUND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS; THE DEALER CLAIMED IT WAS A CD IN THE SIDE POCKET OF THE CAR. SECOND VISIT THEY CLAIMED TO INSPECT SUSPENSION AND FIND NOTHING WRONG. THIRD VISIT THEY REINSPECTED SUSPENSION AND REPLACED ONE PIECE OF DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION, FOURTH ...

Mileage: 48,500

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN IN FRONT OF HER OBSTRUCTING HER VIEW. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN IN FRONT OF ME OBSTRUCTING MY VIEW. NEITHER VISOR COULD BE FIXED AS THE PLASTIC ON THE TIP WAS...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE LENS OF THE HEADLIGHTS WAS CLOUDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 88,000. THE CONSUMER STATED ...

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PARK IN HIS DRIVEWAY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY S...

Mileage: 43,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PARK IN HIS DRIVEWAY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY S...

Mileage: 43,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PARK IN HIS DRIVEWAY, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY S...

Mileage: 43,000

HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF TIRES CUPPING. HAD ALIGNMENTS AND NEED A 3RD SET OF TIRES BECAUSE OF CUPPING. THE NOISE IS EXTREMELY LOUD WHILE DRIVING IT AND WE CAN NOT AFFORD $500-$600 FOR BUYING NEW TIRES ALL THE TIME. *TR

HAVE HAD TWO SETS OF TIRES CUPPING. HAD ALIGNMENTS AND NEED A 3RD SET OF TIRES BECAUSE OF CUPPING. THE NOISE IS EXTREMELY LOUD WHILE DRIVING IT AND WE CAN NOT AFFORD $500-$600 FOR BUYING NEW TIRES ALL THE TIME. *TR

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON..THE FUEL SENSOR HAS CORRODED BECAUSE OF ETHANOL IN THE GAS. WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH FUEL PUMPS FOR A COST OF 750.00 NOT INCLUDING LABOR. I CANNOT GET AN INSPECTION STICKER BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAGS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE AIR BAG. HOWEVER, WHEN EVER HE CALLED THE DEALER, HE WAS ALWAYS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ON MAY 7, 2012 THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO START CONSISTENTLY. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A ...

Mileage: 48,500

MY LOCAL VEHICLE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN MARYLAND WILL NOT FIX THE CURRENT AIR BAG RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V472000), BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN GUAM. THEY CLAIMED THAT US RECALLS DON'T APPLY TO CARS BOUGHT IN GUAM, EVEN THOUGH THEY RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THE REASON MY A...

Mileage: 29,600

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAME ON AND NOW STAYS ON WHILE THE CAR IS BEING OPERATED. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. I'M TOLD THAT WHEN THIS LIGHT IS ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING AND WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN NEEDED. THE PRIOR THREE TIMES ...

Mileage: 50,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PERMANENTLY AND INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILI...

Mileage: 81,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PERMANENTLY AND INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILI...

Mileage: 81,300

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PERMANENTLY AND INDICATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILI...

Mileage: 81,300

I WAS GOING TO PARK IN MY PARKING SPOT AND THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED AND JUMPED A GRANITE CURB AND STRUCK A 4 IN POLE IN THE GROUND. THE CAR KEPT HITTING THE POLE ALMOST DRIVING UP IT. THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP EVEN AFTER I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE, FINALLY I COULDN'T STOP IT UNTIL I PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE ...

Mileage: 106,851

THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE; ON THE POST WHERE THE VISOR ATTACHES TO THE ROOF OF THE CAR. ONCE BROKEN IT COULD NOT BE SECURED OUT OF HARM'S WAY. THIS CAUSED THE VISOR TO HANG STRAIGHT DOWN BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD AND CREATING A VISION HAZARD. SECONDLY, THE VISOR THEN WA...

Mileage: 52,000

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. THE FIRST PROBLEM BEGAN YEARS AGO WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS FOR BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ABOUT 5 TO 6 TIMES PER YEAR. THIS CAN GET VERY EXPENSIVE ESPECIALLY IF I WERE TO GET A TICKET. THE SECOND PROBLEM ARE THE REAR TI...

Mileage: 52,000

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. THE FIRST PROBLEM BEGAN YEARS AGO WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS FOR BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ABOUT 5 TO 6 TIMES PER YEAR. THIS CAN GET VERY EXPENSIVE ESPECIALLY IF I WERE TO GET A TICKET. THE SECOND PROBLEM ARE THE REAR TI...

Mileage: 52,000

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. THE FIRST PROBLEM BEGAN YEARS AGO WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS FOR BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ABOUT 5 TO 6 TIMES PER YEAR. THIS CAN GET VERY EXPENSIVE ESPECIALLY IF I WERE TO GET A TICKET. THE SECOND PROBLEM ARE THE REAR TI...

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVERS' SIDE BROKE AND WAS OBSTRUCTING HIS VIEW OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEA...

Mileage: 50,000

WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM ITS ATTACHMENT POINT. THIS DETACHMENT CAUSED THE VISOR TO DANGLE BY WIRES AND THE INSIDE CLIP WHICH RESULTED IN COMPLETELY BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S FORWARD VISION. REINSERTING THE VISOR IS A TEMPORARY FIX AS IT FALLS OUT RANDOMLY FROM 5 SECO...

Mileage: 45,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 30-35 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEIZED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS BUT INSTEAD, ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BOTH OF THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNITS WOULD NEED TO...

Mileage: 54,000

FUEL GAUGE READINGS WENT ERRATIC WITHIN 1-2 MONTHS AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. GOOGLE SEARCHES SHOW LARGE NUMBER OF OTHER OWNERS OF 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FES HAVING SAME PROBLEM. CHECK LIGHT TURNS ON AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICATING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR PROBLEM LATCHES. DRIVER CAN NO LONGER TELL HOW MUCH FUEL I...

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THA...

Mileage: 96,000

SUN VISOR BROKEN. *JS

FUEL SENDING UNIT. I HAD IT REPLACED IN DECEMBER 2011. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH GAS SMELL IN CABIN OF SUV. HALL HYUNDAI OF NEWPORT NEW ON JEFFERSON AVE. PUT THE UNIT IT. SINCE THE UNIT WAS INSTALL I HAVE SMELL GASOLINE. TOOK IT IN TO HALL HYUNDAI IF NEWPORT NEWS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 AND THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. ...

Mileage: 17,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. ...

Mileage: 17,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. ...

Mileage: 17,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING SPORADICALLY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V122000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES...

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING SPORADICALLY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V122000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES...

Mileage: 105,000

THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLED BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, THAT PROVIDES ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN DRIVER'S AIR BAG AND AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FAILED IN JUNE, 2010. THIS SAFETY HAZARD HAD TO BE REPAIRED ON JUNE 24, 2010 AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THE DEDUCTIBLE OF $100 ON THE EXTENDED W...

Mileage: 96,458

FUEL GAUGE SENSOR DEFECTIVE AFTER UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. UNRELIABLE, GAUGE FAILS TO DISPLAY CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN GAS TANK. DEALER STATES SENOR IN THE FUEL TANK HAS "GONE BAD". THIS ISSUES - DISPLAYS ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EITHER GIVES FLUXUATING FALSE NEEDLE READING ON THE ...

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATES DUE TO MISCLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPANT (125 POUND WIFE). *TR

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RELEASE AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONT...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDIA SANTA FE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS...

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER PASSENGER. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE TO TREAT A SHOULDE...

Mileage: 85,000

I BOUGHT THIS 2007 SANTA FE IN NOVEMBER, 2007. I TOOK GOOD CARE OF THE CAR AND HAD DONE ALL MAINTENANCE AT HYUNDAI DEALERS. SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2011 (CAR MILEAGE LESS THAN 48000 MILES), I FELT THE CAR HAD ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT, ALSO FELT SUSPENSION BECAME BUMPY. SO I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER IN ...

Mileage: 48,604

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE STOP LAMP SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU...

Mileage: 100,000

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT AND FOG LIGHT FAILURE HAPPENING OVER AND OVER AGAIN. LOW BEAM LIGHTS HAVE FAILED 7 TIMES IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS. FOG LIGHTS HAVE FAILED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 8 MONTHS. BULBS CONTINUE TO BLOW AFTER REPEATED REPLACEMENTS BY TECHNICIAN AND OWNER. *TR

Mileage: 46,000

AT APPROXIMATELY 5:45 LAST NIGHT, WHILE CHANGING LANES AND ACCELERATING FROM 35 TO 40 MPH, MY SANTA FE SUDDENLY FLOORED ITS OWN ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. TRIED TO 'FIGHT IT' WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT NOTHING WOULD RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR, INCLUDING PUMPING IT SLIGHTLY. THE WAY WE GOT...

Mileage: 40,090

ESC OFF LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK (SEEM TO BE ALWAYS ON). I GOT THE PROBLEM CODE FROM THE VEHICLE, DID SOME RESEARCH, AND FOUND HYUNDAI CAMPAIGN 092 COVERED THESE CONDITIONS CAUSED BY A FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCH. ...

Mileage: 75,000

ESC OFF LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK (SEEM TO BE ALWAYS ON). I GOT THE PROBLEM CODE FROM THE VEHICLE, DID SOME RESEARCH, AND FOUND HYUNDAI CAMPAIGN 092 COVERED THESE CONDITIONS CAUSED BY A FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCH. ...

Mileage: 75,000

ESC OFF LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK (SEEM TO BE ALWAYS ON). I GOT THE PROBLEM CODE FROM THE VEHICLE, DID SOME RESEARCH, AND FOUND HYUNDAI CAMPAIGN 092 COVERED THESE CONDITIONS CAUSED BY A FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCH. ...

Mileage: 75,000

HI, I TOOK MY CAR TODAY TO HYUNDAI OF WHITE PLAINS FOR "AIR BAG" WARNING CAMPAIGN "CAMP 103". THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME 119 USD FOR THIS. I AM TRIED TO CONTACT HYUNDAI AS I DID NOT GETS SATISFACTORY ANSWER WHEN I CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT. I AM WRITING MY CONCERN TO NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFI...

ESC OFF INDICATOR STAYS ILLUMINATED PROBLEM: NO BRAKE LIGHTS. DEALERSHIP STATES MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURE DATE RANGE INCLUDED IN THE TSB CAMPAIGN # 092 / 09-01-018 AND WILL NOT REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH UNDER WARRANTY. (MY SANTA FE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JUNE 2007). APPROX. $75 RE...

Mileage: 68,000

ESC OFF INDICATOR STAYS ILLUMINATED PROBLEM: NO BRAKE LIGHTS. DEALERSHIP STATES MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURE DATE RANGE INCLUDED IN THE TSB CAMPAIGN # 092 / 09-01-018 AND WILL NOT REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH UNDER WARRANTY. (MY SANTA FE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JUNE 2007). APPROX. $75 RE...

Mileage: 68,000

ESC OFF INDICATOR STAYS ILLUMINATED PROBLEM: NO BRAKE LIGHTS. DEALERSHIP STATES MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURE DATE RANGE INCLUDED IN THE TSB CAMPAIGN # 092 / 09-01-018 AND WILL NOT REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH UNDER WARRANTY. (MY SANTA FE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JUNE 2007). APPROX. $75 RE...

Mileage: 68,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSE...

Mileage: 77,000

SECOND SET OF TIRES CUPPING. FIRST SET REPLACED AT 23000 MILES. CURRENT TIRES BAD AT 58000 MILES. HAVE NO REASON FOR THIS. TIRE ROTATION DONE EVERY 5000 MILES. TIRES NOT OVER-INFLATED. NOT ALIGNMENT ISSUE, ALTHOUGH ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND BOLTS REPLACED AT 23000 MILES. SOUNDS LIKE A HYUNDAI S...

SECOND SET OF TIRES CUPPING. FIRST SET REPLACED AT 23000 MILES. CURRENT TIRES BAD AT 58000 MILES. HAVE NO REASON FOR THIS. TIRE ROTATION DONE EVERY 5000 MILES. TIRES NOT OVER-INFLATED. NOT ALIGNMENT ISSUE, ALTHOUGH ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND BOLTS REPLACED AT 23000 MILES. SOUNDS LIKE A HYUNDAI S...

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM HYUNDAI CONCERNING THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE. I REALIZED THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASH HAD BEEN ON FOR A LONG TIME, PERHAPS A YEAR OR TWO, BUT I THOUGHT THAT WAS NORMAL AND DIDN'T REALIZE IT MEANT IT DIDN'T WORK. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFOR...

Mileage: 82,000

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM HYUNDAI CONCERNING THE AIRBAGS IN THE VEHICLE. I REALIZED THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASH HAD BEEN ON FOR A LONG TIME, PERHAPS A YEAR OR TWO, BUT I THOUGHT THAT WAS NORMAL AND DIDN'T REALIZE IT MEANT IT DIDN'T WORK. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFOR...

Mileage: 82,000

WITH OUT ANY WARNING MY REAR BRAKES FAILED. I HAD TO APPLY AS MUCH BRAKE PEDAL AS I COULD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER THAT I KEPT MY SPEED DOWN TO A SPEED THAT I FEEL THAT I COULD STOP THE CAR SAFELY. A SHORT TIME AFTER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES STARTED SHUDDERING. I WAS HEADED FOR MY COTTAGE IN NORTH ON...

Mileage: 40,000

AFTER THE (AIRBAG) LIGHT CAME ON IN TRANSIT TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TWO HOURS AWAY! I FELT THE TRUCK WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AN SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE CHECKED OUT AT A HYUNDAI DEALER OUT OF TOWN. THE DEALER CHARGED ME $48 TO TELL ME THAT A PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE R...

Mileage: 70,000

I HAVE MOVED SINCE THE RECALL HAS COME OUT ON THE 2007 SANTA FE. I DO NOT KNOW IF HE LETTER CAME. I WAS INFORMED IF I DID NOT HAVE A LETTER THEY WILL NOT FIX THE RECALL. WHAT CAN I DO? IT HALL HYUNDAI ON JEFFERSON AVE, NORFOLK, VA. *TR

ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $375 AT ONLY 18,500 MILES.. ROTORS SHOULD NOT NEED REPLACING AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. TOOK IT TO DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO RUST FROM SALT ON ROADS. HAVE OWNED NUMEROUS VEHICLES PRIOR AND DRIVEN ON SAME ROADS AND NEVER NEEDED ROTOR REPLACEMENT SO EARL...

Mileage: 18,576

AT 61,179 MILES THE AIR BAGS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD APPEARED LITE. DEALERSHIP TROUBLESHOOT TO A FAULTY AIR BAG COMPUTER. COMPUTER NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. NOTICED ON NHTSA WEBSITE A FEW HIGHER MILEAGE VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION INTO HYUNDAI'S Q...

Mileage: 61,179

WIFE'S CAR-DRIVING ONE DAY AND NOTICED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WHILE PART WAS ORDERED, WOULD NOT OFFER LOANER. CAME BACK AND HAD PART INSTALLED A WEEK-1/2 LATER, AFTER FINALLY GOT PART NOTICE IN MAIL. PART REPLACED-NO LIGHT ANYMORE. PROBLEM IS ...

Mileage: 55,800

WIFE'S CAR-DRIVING ONE DAY AND NOTICED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WHILE PART WAS ORDERED, WOULD NOT OFFER LOANER. CAME BACK AND HAD PART INSTALLED A WEEK-1/2 LATER, AFTER FINALLY GOT PART NOTICE IN MAIL. PART REPLACED-NO LIGHT ANYMORE. PROBLEM IS ...

Mileage: 55,800

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAME DOWN WHILE DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS. IF YOU CONTACT COMPANY THEY WILL BE GLAD TO SELL YOU ANOTHER ONE THAT WILL BREAK. JUST A MATTER OF TIME THIS PART IS GOING TO BREAK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BY LOOKING AT THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. PASSENGER SIDE HAS BROKE ...

Mileage: 43,000

STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM NOTED ON 28 OCT 2009 BY DEALER UNDER RECALL. 3 OCTOBER 2011 THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL OFF SWITCH ILLUMINATES AND DEALER REPLACES STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CHARGES $71.00. HYUNDAI STATES THESE ARE VALID CHARGES ON THIS RECALLED ITEM SINCE IT WAS ALREA...

Mileage: 73,998

STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM NOTED ON 28 OCT 2009 BY DEALER UNDER RECALL. 3 OCTOBER 2011 THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL OFF SWITCH ILLUMINATES AND DEALER REPLACES STOP LAMP SWITCH AND CHARGES $71.00. HYUNDAI STATES THESE ARE VALID CHARGES ON THIS RECALLED ITEM SINCE IT WAS ALREA...

Mileage: 73,998

MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR PROBABLY THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE NEVER NOTICED ANY EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT ESC WAS I DID NOT PAY IT A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION TO IT. MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ALS...

MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR PROBABLY THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE NEVER NOTICED ANY EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT ESC WAS I DID NOT PAY IT A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION TO IT. MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ALS...

MY ESC LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR PROBABLY THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE NEVER NOTICED ANY EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND SINCE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT ESC WAS I DID NOT PAY IT A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION TO IT. MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ALS...

RATTLING UNDERNEATH FRONT ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT. STABILIZER BAR REPLACED AT 79,000 MILES. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS IS NORMAL "WEAR AND TEAR". *TR

Mileage: 79,000

DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REMOVE VISOR SO I COULD SAFELY DRIVE HOME. *TR

Mileage: 53,112

PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OUT OF "SOCKET" AND IS HANGING BY WIRES. THIS ITEM IS RARELY USED. FELL AS I WAS MOVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. PUSHED BACK INTO "SOCKET" WHERE IT STAYS FOR A FEW MIN, THEN FALLS AGAIN. MY CAR IS RARELY DRIVEN, HAS ONLY 16K MILES ON IT, BOUGHT BRAND NEW. BY WHAT I HAVE R...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL, OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VISION. THE HINGES WERE FRACTURED AND THE SUN VISOR WAS BARELY HANGING BY THE WIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE APPRO...

Mileage: 31,991

ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. ESC OFF LIGHT IS ON. CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS A NHTSA ACTION #PEO9003 AND ALSO A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V122000 TO REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THESE MALFUNCTIONS.. IN A LETTER FROM...

Mileage: 72,500

ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. ESC OFF LIGHT IS ON. CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS A NHTSA ACTION #PEO9003 AND ALSO A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V122000 TO REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THESE MALFUNCTIONS.. IN A LETTER FROM...

Mileage: 72,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IT WOULD NOT IDLE DUE TO THE BRAKE LAMP STOP SWITCH NOT OPERATING ACCORDINGLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT STOP LAMP SWITCH SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE ENGINE F...

Mileage: 73,000

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE MAIN DASH CONSOLE STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAIUSA.COM CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEY JUST REFERRED ME TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE "CERTIFIED USED" AND THEY SAID THAT THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY DID NOT TRANSFER WHEN BOUGHT...

Mileage: 41,105

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IN THE MAIN DASH CONSOLE STAYS ILLUMINATED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED HYUNDAIUSA.COM CUSTOMER SERVICE & THEY JUST REFERRED ME TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE "CERTIFIED USED" AND THEY SAID THAT THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY DID NOT TRANSFER WHEN BOUGHT...

Mileage: 41,105

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR BREAKS AND HANGS DOWN FROM ROOF AND BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VISION. 1) I RARELY USE THE SUN VISOR; HOWEVER, ONE MORNING I CAME OUT AND THE VISOR WAS HANGING FROM THE ROOF BY WIRES (THESE POWER THE VANITY MIRROR LIGHT). THE VISOR BLOCKED MY VISION. 2) I PU...

Mileage: 70,300

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE; FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS 5 MPH TO 70 MPH FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES ROTATED TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT A PARTICULAR TIRE. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE SUV, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ...

Mileage: 53,800

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE; FRONT RIGHT TIRE LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS 5 MPH TO 70 MPH FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE TIRES ROTATED TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NOT A PARTICULAR TIRE. I HAVE HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT THE SUV, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ...

Mileage: 53,800

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING. *TR

Mileage: 55,000

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING. *TR

Mileage: 55,000

BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE BROKEN ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABUSED IN ANY WAY. THEY COST $113 EACH TO REPLACE. MANY OTHER HYUNDAI OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS DEFECT. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. THANK YOU. *TR

Mileage: 74,000

WHILE WAITING TO CROSS A RAILROAD CROSSING THE TWO CARS AHEAD OF ME STARTED MOVING. THE FIRST CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED CAUSING THE 2ND CAR TO HIT IT. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES BUT MY CAR SURGED AHEAD INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING MUCH DAMAGE OF THAT CAR AND CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE, (UNDRIVABLE) TO MY CAR...

Mileage: 55,400

WHILE WAITING TO CROSS A RAILROAD CROSSING THE TWO CARS AHEAD OF ME STARTED MOVING. THE FIRST CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED CAUSING THE 2ND CAR TO HIT IT. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES BUT MY CAR SURGED AHEAD INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING MUCH DAMAGE OF THAT CAR AND CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE, (UNDRIVABLE) TO MY CAR...

Mileage: 55,400

PLEASE CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, SUSPENSION AND STEERING IN 2007 SANTA FE. I THINK THEY ARE CONNECTED AND AFFECT EACH OTHERBY POOR DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS. PURCHASED AS NEW VEHICLE IN 12/2007. NOTICED WOBBLE IN STEERING WHEEL A DIFFERE...

Mileage: 12,000

PLEASE CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, SUSPENSION AND STEERING IN 2007 SANTA FE. I THINK THEY ARE CONNECTED AND AFFECT EACH OTHERBY POOR DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS. PURCHASED AS NEW VEHICLE IN 12/2007. NOTICED WOBBLE IN STEERING WHEEL A DIFFERE...

Mileage: 12,000

PLEASE CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION INTO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, SUSPENSION AND STEERING IN 2007 SANTA FE. I THINK THEY ARE CONNECTED AND AFFECT EACH OTHERBY POOR DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS. PURCHASED AS NEW VEHICLE IN 12/2007. NOTICED WOBBLE IN STEERING WHEEL A DIFFERE...

Mileage: 12,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING AND SQUEALING NOISE UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE OVERHEATED BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY RESURFACED BOTH ...

Mileage: 26,000

JUST BOUGHT USED FROM LUTHER HYUNDAI BLOOMINGTON MN,WITH ADULT PASSENGER IN SEAT ,WEIGHT 110 LBS, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT TURN ON AIR BAG LIGHT SAYS AIR BAG OFF, DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI IF YOU MAY HAVE A PASSENGER WHO WEIGHS LESS THAN 130 HYUNDAI SAYS ADULT PASSENGER HAS TO RIDE IN BACK SEAT .MANY ASIAN...

Mileage: 62,000

THE SUN VISORS ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FELL OFF. THE PASSENGER SIDE FELL OFF ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND HUNG BY WIRES UNTIL IT BROKE OFF. THE DRIVER SIDE FELL OFF WITHOUT FORCE AND WOULDN'T STAY UP WHILE DRIVING MAKING DRIVING EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS. I HAD TO HOLD THE VISOR UP WITH MY HEAD WHILE DRIVI...

Mileage: 90,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FEA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, A CHILD SHIFTED THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE SHE BELIEVED THE VEHICLES GEAR SHIFTER SHOULD NOT HAVE MOVED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEI...

Mileage: 100,000

HYDRAULIC BRAKE PROBLEMS ON HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2007. REAR BRAKES ON DRIVERS SIDE CALIPER SIEGE CAUSING TO WARE OUT BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR. REPLACE THEM ONCE ALREADY. CALLED THE HYUNDAI DEALER THEY SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED. I SEE THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE REAR LEFT ...

Mileage: 49,000

LOCAL CITY DRIVING. JUST OVER 12K MILES ON VEHICLE. EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE INSIDE SHOULDERS OF THE FRONT TIRES. *TT

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN NO RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE. *TR

Mileage: 83,000

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FAILED, RESULTING IN NO RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. CAR WOULD ONLY IDLE. *TR

Mileage: 83,000

DRIVERS SIDE VISOR BROKE ALLOWING THE VISOR TO FALL INTO FIELD OF VIEW. *TR

Mileage: 60,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SLIDE PLATE AND BRAKE PADS FROZE AND REMAINED ON THE ROTORS, AS A RESULT. ...

Mileage: 37,200

MY 2007 SANTA FE WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2010. THE FIRST DAY I HAD IT, IT GAVE ME THE PROBLEM. EVERY SO OFTEN, I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'LL HAPPEN, THE FRONT TIRES KIND OF LOCK UP WITH A GRINDING SOUND AND THE CAR VIOLENTLY JARS TO THE RIGHT. ALL THE WHILE, THE ESC LIGHT IS FLASHING. IT IS VERY SCARY AND I...

DRIVING 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON HIGHWAY SUDDENLY THE SUN VISOR DROPS INTO MY FACE FROM ITS CORNER ATTACHMENT, DANGLING BY ONLY ELECTRICAL WIRE. GRABBED SUN VISOR AND LIFTED UP, PREVENTING POTENTIAL ACCIDENT WITH OTHER VEHICLES. HYUNDAI SERVICE DEALERSHIP REFUSED FREE REPLACEMENT DUE TO BEING OUT OF...

Mileage: 61,120

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. *TR

THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ON MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT CANNOT BE FORCED BACK ON MY EITHER PUSHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH OR STOPPING THE CAR, SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTARTING. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE PROBLEM WA...

Mileage: 46,500

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR FELL OUT AT THE PIVOT POINT, HANGING BY A WIRE. PLASTIC AT PIVOT POINT IS BROKEN. PART MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 75,000

THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN-VISOR BROKE AT THE PLASTIC HINGE WHERE IT GOES INTO THE CEILING OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SUN VISOR TO DROP DOWN AND OBSCURE MY VIEW OF THE ROAD. THIS CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN WHICH I COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. EVEN IN THE CLOSED AND STOWED POSITION, THE S...

Mileage: 65,000

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, I OPENED MY SUN VISOR AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE, THEN SUDDENLY IT DROPPED DOWN INTO MY LINE OF SIGHT JUST DANGLING BY SOME WIRES! I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED! AFTER TRYING TO PUSH IT BACK UP INTO THE HOLE, TO ONLY HAVE IT FALL DOWN IN MY FACE AGAIN AT ANY GIVEN ...

Mileage: 54,000

OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE KEEPS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS - SEIZING, UNEVEN WEAR OF PADS, ETC. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACES THE PADS WHICH CONTINUE TO WEAR OUT OR WEAR VERY UNEVENLY EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES (APPROX 5,000). OUR UNDERSTANDING FROM AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WE HIRED IS THAT THE CALIPERS AND THE S...

Mileage: 6,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH A WEBASTO HILLANDIA SUNROOF, MODEL NUMBER 6380122. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10E038000 (VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY) AND HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO A RECALL. THE MANUFA...

Mileage: 34,000

WHILE MY CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED IN MY GARAGE (WITH NO KEYS IN IGNITION), MY 6 YEAR OLD SON WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM "PARK" TO "NEUTRAL/DRIVE". HE LATER SHOWED ME HOW HE USED "BOTH HIS HANDS AND PULLED REALLY HARD." MY CAR ROLLED OUT OF THE GARAGE, CROSSED THE BUSY STREET AND INTO THE N...

WHILE MY CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED IN MY GARAGE (WITH NO KEYS IN IGNITION), MY 6 YEAR OLD SON WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT FROM "PARK" TO "NEUTRAL/DRIVE". HE LATER SHOWED ME HOW HE USED "BOTH HIS HANDS AND PULLED REALLY HARD." MY CAR ROLLED OUT OF THE GARAGE, CROSSED THE BUSY STREET AND INTO THE N...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONTACT PUMPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UNTIL IT RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVI...

Mileage: 45,000

SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION 2007 SANTA FE HYUNDAI - 2ND TIME AROUND..THIS TIME ON A PRIVATE ROAD CAR ENGINE REVVED UP , ALL BRAKE SYSTEMS FAILED, COULD NOT SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL - MECHANISM WOULD NOT MOVE, HAD TO HOLD ON THE STIRRING WHEEL AND RIDE IT OUT.; SAW MAIN THOROUGHFARE COMING UP SWERVED I...

Mileage: 75,000

WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON ROUTE 27 NEAR OXFORD, OHIO IN OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE PASSING A SLOW MOVING TRUCK, I REALIZED THAT THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND WE WENT FROM 40 MPH TO OVER 90 MPH IN SECONDS. (THE CAR'S HIGH SPEED WAS RECORDED BY OUR GARMIN GPS). I PRESSED HARD ON T...

Mileage: 23,800

DRIVING 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON BUSY FREEWAY WITH HUSBAND AS PASSENGER. SUDDENLY THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DROPS INTO MY FACE FROM ITS CORNER ATTACHMENT, DANGLING BY ONLY ELECTRICAL WIRE. HUSBAND GRABBED SUN VISOR AND LIFTED UP, PREVENTING POTENTIAL SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH SURROUNDING VEHICLES. TALK...

Mileage: 90,950

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING. VERY HARD TO TURN. AT ONE POINT IT TOOK MY HUSBAND TO HELP ME TURN THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SERVICE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT PROB...

Mileage: 10,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TIRES BOUNCED BECAUSE OF MULTIPLE DEFECTS WITHIN THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT HE SHOULD ROTATE OR REPLACE THE TIRES TO CONTROL THE SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. TH...

Mileage: 26,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A WIRING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE TECHNICIAN ...

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A WIRING MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE TECHNICIAN ...

Mileage: 70,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CAUSING HER BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V122000 ( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT). THE DEALER WAS N...

Mileage: 87,800

THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE SANTA FE. WHILE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS INTACT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI REPAIR CENTER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING AND THE JUNCTION BOX HAVE FAILED. GIVEN THE PREMATURE NATURE OF THIS FAILURE I BELIEVE THAT THIS SYSTEM IS FLAWED AND REPRES...

Mileage: 67,000

THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE SANTA FE. WHILE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS INTACT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI REPAIR CENTER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING AND THE JUNCTION BOX HAVE FAILED. GIVEN THE PREMATURE NATURE OF THIS FAILURE I BELIEVE THAT THIS SYSTEM IS FLAWED AND REPRES...

Mileage: 67,000

THIS COMPLAINT REFERS TO THE SRS AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE SANTA FE. WHILE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS INTACT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A CERTIFIED HYUNDAI REPAIR CENTER THAT THE CLOCK SPRING AND THE JUNCTION BOX HAVE FAILED. GIVEN THE PREMATURE NATURE OF THIS FAILURE I BELIEVE THAT THIS SYSTEM IS FLAWED AND REPRES...

Mileage: 67,000

ACCIDENT INVOLVED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND OWNERS SUSPECT ELECTRONIC DEFECT IN THE CAR. FORTUNATELY DESPITE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE STORE AND VEHICLE, NO ONE INJURED. OWNERS ARE WORKING WITH BOTH INSURER AND VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO REQUEST APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION. DRIVER'S STATEMENT: "I WAS PULLIN...

Mileage: 30,081

AT THREE YEARS AND 63000 MILES ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO WHAT THE DEALER DESCRIBES AS "NORMAL" WEAR. THERE IS NO SCORING ON ANY OF THE ROTORS IT IS OUT OF SPEC BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM THICKNESS REQUIREMENTS. IDENTIFIED THROUGH LOUD NOISE AND POOR BRAKING. *TR

Mileage: 63,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ~36,000 MILES. REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY REPLACED IN MAY 2010. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, LOUD GRINDING BRAKE NOISE HEARD FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. LARGE AMOUNTS OF 'BRAKE DUST' ON RIM OF REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DETERMINED CALIPER WAS SE...

Mileage: 36,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. REAR BRAKES ( DRIVER SIDE ) CALIPER SIEGE, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAROUT OF BRAKE PADS ON LEFT SIDE. SOME ROTOR SCORING. REAR BRAKES REPLACED AND CALIPER LUBE AND CLEANED OF RUST. COST $153.58. *TR

Mileage: 47,261

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR WAS BREAKING OFF AT THE VALVE; THREE HAD PREVIOUSLY BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATEL...

Mileage: 44,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE OCCUPANT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT MUST WEIGH 110 POUNDS OR MORE IN ORDER FOR THE AIR BAG TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE F...

Mileage: 105

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE OCCUPANT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT MUST WEIGH 110 POUNDS OR MORE IN ORDER FOR THE AIR BAG TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE F...

Mileage: 105

DURING NORMAL DRIVING THE LEFT REAR DISC BRAKE BEGAN TO GRIND METAL ON METAL. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY FOUND "THE PADS WERE SEIZED IN THE CALIPER BRACKETS DUE TO RUST". THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. NO INDICATION WAS GIVEN THAT THE DEFECT THAT CAUSED ...

Mileage: 38,000

I OWN A 2007 SANTA FE HYUNDAI. MY POWER SYSTEM WENT OUT ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO. LUCKILY, I HAD JUST LEFT THE GROCERY STORE AND WAS STILL IN THE PARKING LOT. MY CAR AT THE TIME HAD 26,334 MILES ON IT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY, BUT I HAD SOMEONE JUMP START MY CAR, AND AFTER I DROVE IT...

Mileage: 26,334

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SUV. THE SEAT BELT FOR THE PASSENGER REAR SEAT (40) DOES NOT STAY UP AND AVAILABLE TO NEW OCCUPANTS. IT ALWAYS FALLS DOWN THE SEAT BELT SLOT AND IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE FOR THE PASSENGER. PASSENGER INVARIABLY SEAT THEMSELVES INTO 60 PORTION OF THE SEAT DIR...

Mileage: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO REC...

Mileage: 73,000

THREE MAJOR COMPLAINTS. AT 18,000 MILES THE TOP SEAL OF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 21,000 MILE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPAIRED FOR STICKING AND PADS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. OWNER TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE CAUSE WAS "PROBABLY FROM SALT USED TO TREAT ROAD SU...

THREE MAJOR COMPLAINTS. AT 18,000 MILES THE TOP SEAL OF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 21,000 MILE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPAIRED FOR STICKING AND PADS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. OWNER TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE CAUSE WAS "PROBABLY FROM SALT USED TO TREAT ROAD SU...

THREE MAJOR COMPLAINTS. AT 18,000 MILES THE TOP SEAL OF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED, REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 21,000 MILE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HAD TO BE REPAIRED FOR STICKING AND PADS REPLACED AT OWNERS EXPENSE. OWNER TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THE CAUSE WAS "PROBABLY FROM SALT USED TO TREAT ROAD SU...

THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED TWICE. ONCE WITH 850 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND AGAIN WITH 46,000 MILES. HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2007. TRAVELING AT 70 MPH THE ENGINE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AUTO WAS TOWED TO DEALER EACH TIME AND RESTARTED UPON UNLOAD. HYUNDAI CANNOT FIND PROBLEM NOR DOES DIAG...

Mileage: 46,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 45- 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED FOLLOWED BY THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE FAI...

Mileage: 30,909

AIR BAG SYSTEM FOR A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE DISARM WHILE DRIVING OR WILL NOT ARM AFTER STARTING. MY WIFE WEIGHS 105 LBS. QUITE OFTEN TO ARM THE SYSTEM SHE HAS TO BEND OVER AND GET WEIGHT ON FRONT OF SEAT SYSTEM WILL ARM . AFTER TRAVELING SOME DISTANCE SITTING IN THE RIGHT POSITION THE AIR BAG LIGHT ...

Mileage: 22,000

OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO CONICELLI HYUNDAI NUMEROUS TIMES AND COMPLAINED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT DETECTING MY WIFE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHO WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 110 LBS. EACH TIME, THEY'VE TOLD US THAT THE WEIGHT REQUIREMENT IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT, YET ALWAYS AB...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONT...

Mileage: 82,670

ACCELERATING VEHICLE TO MERGE ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY, CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP DESPITE ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE OR SLOW DOWN. ATTEMPTED TO TAP BRAKE AND PUSH OFF BUTTON OF CRUISE CONTROL (ALTHOUGH THIS HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON) CAR REQUIRED PUTTING INTO NEUTRAL, PULLING TO SIDE O...

Mileage: 61,900

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - MAY 27, 2010 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTALE - AS I MOVED OVER IN TO THE SLOW LANE, IT FISHTALED AGAIN. THE DEALER IT WAS TOWED TO SAID IT WAS THE YAW SENSOR WHICH THEY REPLACED. I INFORMED THEM AT ...

Mileage: 58,900

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - MAY 27, 2010 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTALE - AS I MOVED OVER IN TO THE SLOW LANE, IT FISHTALED AGAIN. THE DEALER IT WAS TOWED TO SAID IT WAS THE YAW SENSOR WHICH THEY REPLACED. I INFORMED THEM AT ...

Mileage: 58,900

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - MAY 27, 2010 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTALE - AS I MOVED OVER IN TO THE SLOW LANE, IT FISHTALED AGAIN. THE DEALER IT WAS TOWED TO SAID IT WAS THE YAW SENSOR WHICH THEY REPLACED. I INFORMED THEM AT ...

Mileage: 58,900

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - MAY 27, 2010 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE CAR TO FISHTALE - AS I MOVED OVER IN TO THE SLOW LANE, IT FISHTALED AGAIN. THE DEALER IT WAS TOWED TO SAID IT WAS THE YAW SENSOR WHICH THEY REPLACED. I INFORMED THEM AT ...

Mileage: 58,900

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010: CAR WAS PARKED IN A STORE PARKING LOT. ON APPROACH TO CAR SMOKE WAS OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. UPON OPENING THE CAR, SMOKE AND FIRE COULD BE SEEN CENTERED AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE SEAT WARMER SWITCH AND ELECTRICAL PORT. NOTHING WAS PLUGGED IN AND KEY WAS NOT I...

Mileage: 56,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL, AND BLOCKED THE VISION OF DRIVER. ALONG WITH BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VISION, THE DRIVER WAS STARTLED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SWERVE. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE DRIVER HAD TO HOLD THE SUN VISOR UNTIL REACHING HOME (~15 MINUTES). UPON R...

Mileage: 64,250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATE. THE CONTACT MOVED FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL O...

Mileage: 23,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATE. THE CONTACT MOVED FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL O...

Mileage: 23,900

R.R. BRAKES FROZEN BY RUST & CORROSION AT 26,00 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 26,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR AND THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CAR PULLED TO ONE SIDE, LOST CONTROL, AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SENSOR WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ESC, AND SOMETHING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Mileage: 72,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR AND THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CAR PULLED TO ONE SIDE, LOST CONTROL, AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SENSOR WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ESC, AND SOMETHING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Mileage: 72,000

MY 2007 HYUNDAI HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE WEARING ON THE FRONT TIRES. I PURCHASED IT IN JANUARY OF 2008, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT TIRES TWICE. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SKID AND BRAKING IS SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT. I TOLD THE DEALER, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. *TR

Mileage: 93

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - THE TIRES ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. EVERY 15 MONTHS OR SO THE TIRES MUST BE REPLACED. GOOD TIRES AND ROTATED REGULARLY. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. THERE ARE TOO MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SWAY/TIE RODS,ALIGNED TIRES, STILL TIRES WEAR OU...

Mileage: 20,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - THE TIRES ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. EVERY 15 MONTHS OR SO THE TIRES MUST BE REPLACED. GOOD TIRES AND ROTATED REGULARLY. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. THERE ARE TOO MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED SWAY/TIE RODS,ALIGNED TIRES, STILL TIRES WEAR OU...

Mileage: 20,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN THE REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE CRASHED REAR END INTO A LOADING DOCK AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL REAR BODY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONT...

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN THE REVERSE POSITION, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE CRASHED REAR END INTO A LOADING DOCK AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL REAR BODY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONT...

Mileage: 52,000

VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN YOU STEP ON THE GAS. *TR

Mileage: 5,000

WITH ONLY 21,132 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER STUCK RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING WHEN PADS WORE OUT. BRAKES WERE INSPECTED LESS THAN 3000 MILES PRIOR TO LOSS OF BRAKING. *TR

Mileage: 21,132

WHEN MY WIFE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THAT A PERSON IS OCCUPYING THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY WIFE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 140 LBS. THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR PROBLEM FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS AND HAS NOT GONE AWAY. IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE CURRENT NHTSA CAMPAIG...

WHEN MY WIFE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THAT A PERSON IS OCCUPYING THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY WIFE WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 140 LBS. THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR PROBLEM FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS AND HAS NOT GONE AWAY. IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE CURRENT NHTSA CAMPAIG...

I OWN A 2007 SANTA FE WITH 30,000 MILES. WHEN I AM SEATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE AIR BAG SENSOR WILL STATE THAT IT IS INOPERATIVE, NOT RECOGNIZING ME AS A PASSENGER. I WEIGH 134 LBS WHICH SHOULD BE MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAG SENSOR AND I AM REALLY CONCERNED SINCE THE FRONT AIRBAG WILL NOT...

LETTER REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HE HAS EXPERIENCED WITH HIS 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHENEVER HE PARKED NEAR ELECTRICAL TOWERS, THE LOCKS ON THE DOOR WOULD MALFUNCTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP, THE GEAR BOX WOULD NOT DIS...

LETTER REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HE HAS EXPERIENCED WITH HIS 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHENEVER HE PARKED NEAR ELECTRICAL TOWERS, THE LOCKS ON THE DOOR WOULD MALFUNCTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP, THE GEAR BOX WOULD NOT DIS...

LETTER REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS HE HAS EXPERIENCED WITH HIS 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHENEVER HE PARKED NEAR ELECTRICAL TOWERS, THE LOCKS ON THE DOOR WOULD MALFUNCTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT, THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP, THE GEAR BOX WOULD NOT DIS...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE RUBBER HOUSING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD CAME OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STRIP REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THE WIND...

Mileage: 45,000

TOOK CAR IN FOR ISSUE UNRELATED TO BRAKES DURING COURTESY INSPECTION FOUND REAR BRAKES NEED REPAIR. SCORES PER WHEEL WHERE ARE AS FOLLOWS LF 10 RF 10 LR2 RR 8. THE VARIANCE SEEMS TO INDICATE AN ISSUE AND A BRIEF INTERNET SEARCH FOUND NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS.

Mileage: 51,778

FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINTS #'S 10319062-10319460-10319463. VEHICLE POWER STEERING LOSS HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY HYUNDAI DEALER. BE ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE FOR THE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WAS (THE PULLEY SEPARATED DAMAGING BELT). (BALANCER FELL APART AND BALANCER AND BELT WERE REPLACED). VEHICLE ONLY H...

Mileage: 12,868

FOLLOW UP TO COMPLAINTS #'S 10319062-10319460-10319463. VEHICLE POWER STEERING LOSS HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY HYUNDAI DEALER. BE ADVISED THAT THE CAUSE FOR THE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WAS (THE PULLEY SEPARATED DAMAGING BELT). (BALANCER FELL APART AND BALANCER AND BELT WERE REPLACED). VEHICLE ONLY H...

Mileage: 12,868

BACK DRIVER SIDE CALIPER OVERHEATED ON A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH 32,000 MILES ON IT. THE BRAKE PADS WERE RUINED AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ONE DAY 3/15/2010. I DROVE OVER 200 MILES BEFORE I HEARD THE LOUD DRONING SOUND OF THE BRAKES. EVEN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE NOT ENGAGED THE CALIPER WAS STIL...

Mileage: 32,100

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN GOING FROM AN EASTWARD DIRECTION TO A SOUTHERN DIRECTION THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WENT DEAD, THE RED DRIVER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AND IN A FEW SECONDS THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK AND THE EAT BELT LIGHT WENT OFF. TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED IN A RURAL ARE...

Mileage: 11,680

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN GOING FROM AN EASTWARD DIRECTION TO A SOUTHERN DIRECTION THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WENT DEAD, THE RED DRIVER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AND IN A FEW SECONDS THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK AND THE EAT BELT LIGHT WENT OFF. TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED IN A RURAL ARE...

Mileage: 11,680

WHILE DRIVING IN A SOUTHERN DIRECTION I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN IN AN EASTERN DIRECTION, AS I WAS MAKING THE TURN I HEARD A LOUD SOUND SIMILAR TO THE DROPPING OF A HEAVY OBJECT AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD THE POWER STEERING ON MY CAR WENT DEAD AND THE RED BATTERY LIGHT IN THE DASH CAME ON. I WAS ABLE T...

Mileage: 12,868

WHILE DRIVING IN A SOUTHERN DIRECTION I MADE A LEFT HAND TURN IN AN EASTERN DIRECTION, AS I WAS MAKING THE TURN I HEARD A LOUD SOUND SIMILAR TO THE DROPPING OF A HEAVY OBJECT AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD THE POWER STEERING ON MY CAR WENT DEAD AND THE RED BATTERY LIGHT IN THE DASH CAME ON. I WAS ABLE T...

Mileage: 12,868

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN GOING FROM AN EASTWARD DIRECTION TO A SOUTHERN DIRECTION THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WENT DEAD, THE RED DRIVER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AND IN A FEW SECONDS THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK AND THE EAT BELT LIGHT WENT OFF. TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED IN A RURAL ARE...

Mileage: 11,680

WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN GOING FROM AN EASTWARD DIRECTION TO A SOUTHERN DIRECTION THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WENT DEAD, THE RED DRIVER SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AND IN A FEW SECONDS THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK AND THE EAT BELT LIGHT WENT OFF. TRAVELING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED IN A RURAL ARE...

Mileage: 11,680

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND CAR DASH LIGHTS WENT OUT AND CAR APPEARED TO HAVE STALLED AND WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE POWER STEERING WAS AGAIN ENGAGED. THIS OCCURRED AS I WAS ROUNDING A CURVE IN THE ROAD. DEALER COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR. *TR

Mileage: 11,647

DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PKWY IN NJ, THE CAR ACCELERATED TO 80MPH AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP. DESPITE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE, THE CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE INCIDENT LASTED FOR 5-10 MINUTES AND DISENGAGED BY ITSELF. SERVICED FOR ABOVE BY DEALER ON 5/2/09-REMAINED UNTIL 5/6/10 AND IT WAS REPORT...

Mileage: 29,147

WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN. I PUT MORE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE, BUT WOULD NOT HOLD, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE KEY. WHEN I RESTARTED IT WAS OK BUT MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON. WHEN I GOT HOME I PARKED AND PRESSED THE KEY REMOTE TO LOCK, THE DOORS LO...

Mileage: 43,400

2007 HYUNDAI SANTE-FE PURCHASED NEW FROM PLAZA HYUNDAI, LTD, 2740 NOSTRAND AVENUE IN 2006, ON OCTOBER 3, 2007 WHILE SITTING IN VEHICLE I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND THEN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO PLAZA HYUNDAI, THEY INSISTED THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY A ROCK AND SAI...

Mileage: 11,141

TIRES START CUPPING AROUND 6,000 MILES ON NEW TIRES. *TR

Mileage: 34,000

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, WE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WE TOOK IT TO BOUCHER FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG BUT THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER BOX. THE CAR STILL HAS PROBLEMS IN COLD WEATHER. THIS ALSO LEAD TO BRAKE PAD FAILURE. *TR

Mileage: 16,000

REAR BRAKE PROBLEM IN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE VEHICLE WITH 29K MILEAGE. LEFT REAR BRAKE CALIPER STICKS INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING HIGH PITCH SQUEALING/SCRAPING NOISE AND HOT WHEEL HUB. MULTIPLE OTHER CUSTOMERS REPORT THE SAME ISSUE ON WEBSITE FORUM @HYUNDAI SANTE FE CARSPACE AUTOMOTIVE FORUM. MANY WITH...

Mileage: 29,600

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. I NOW HAVE 50K ON MY VEHICLE AND I AM GOING ON MY THIRD SET OF TIRES. THE LAST SET OF TIRES I BOUGHT COST JUST UNDER $900.00. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES WITH ABOUT FIVE PHONE CALLS AND EVERY TIME THEY TELL ME THAT THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AN...

Mileage: 15,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. WHILE AT A STOP SHE WAS REAR-ENDED. AFTER THE CRASH SHE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 09V122000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT) . THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND SHE WAS REFERRED TO HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR ...

Mileage: 46,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE DRIVER-SIDE SUN VISOR SUPPORT MECHANISM ATTACHED TO THE ROOF HAD FRACTURED. THE DEFECTIVE SUN VISOR OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SUN VISOR REQU...

Mileage: 43,000

RE: 2007 HYUD SANTA FE G. 49880 MILES (AT OIL CHANGE 11/02/2009). I DROVE MY CAR APPROX 90 MILES ON A SHOPPING TRIP. I PARKED THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE APPROX 3 PM, WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE AND APPROX 5 MINUTES WENT TO THE CAR TO REMOVE THE ITEMS I BOUGHT. I FOUND THE CAR BURNING AT THE DASH BO...

Mileage: 49,990

WE OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON A FAULTY BRAKE LAMP SWITCH. WE HAD THAT REPLACED BY THE DEALER. OUR VEHICLE IS NOW ENCOUNTERING PROBLEMS WITH IT APPLYING BRAKES FOR NO REASON WHILE OPERATING IT ON THE ROADWAYS.WE HAVE YET TO HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE BRAKES ...

Mileage: 70,000

I HAVE A 2007 SANTA FE WITH 33K MILES, ON WHICH THE REAR RIGHT BRAKES WORE THROUGH "METAL TO METAL" AND I WAS TOLD THE OTHER SIDE WAS JUST AS BAD & NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMED TO BE INCREDIBLE SHORT LIFESPAN SO I DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND SEE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM....

Mileage: 33,800

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SATA FE, WITH 15,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER-HAS SQUEALING REAR BRAKES. DEALER SAYS,THERE IS A CORROSION PROBLEM IN THE CALIPERS,AND THEY HAVE TO BE CLEANED OUT EVERY 8,000 THOUSAND MILES,AT A COST OF $90.DOLLARS WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. I BELIEVE POOR QUALITY METAL IS BEING USED IN TH...

Mileage: 15,150

WHEN MY PARTNER SITS ON PASSENGER SIDE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR REMAINS ON, INDICATING THAT AIR BAG IS OFF. SHE IS 54 YRS OLD, 5'2, 113 LBS. WHEN PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT TO DEALER, THEY STATE THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR & THE AIR BAG. THEY CALLED HYUNDAI, AND THEN TOLD ME THAT IT IS S...

2007 HYUNDAI SANTAFE - PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE SOMETIMES TURNED OFF WHEN AN ADULT WEIGHING 125 LBS IS IN THE SEAT. PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS PERIODICALLY WHEN A 150 LB ADULT IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE HAVE REQUESTED THAT HYUNDAI REPAIR THIS DEFECT, BUT THEIR ...

Mileage: 100

AIRBAG SYSTEM (PASSENGER SIDE) DOESN'T ALWAYS "SENSE" THE OCCUPANT ACCURATELY, IN A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE'S FRONT-PASSENGER "AIRBAG OFF" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHENEVER A SMALL ADULT WAS IN THE SEAT, OR WOULD INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF DEPENDING ON THE PERSON'S SITTING POSITION. THIS AFFEC...

Mileage: 45,500

I JUST HAD TO HAVE MY REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY DONE AT A COST OF 500 DOLLARS. I HEARD NO NOISE, AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES EXCEPT THE FACT THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. I DRIVE 95% HIGHWAY AND CONSEQUENTLY VERY RARELY USE MY BRAKES. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE A FRON...

I JUST HAD TO HAVE MY REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY DONE AT A COST OF 500 DOLLARS. I HEARD NO NOISE, AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES EXCEPT THE FACT THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. I DRIVE 95% HIGHWAY AND CONSEQUENTLY VERY RARELY USE MY BRAKES. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE A FRON...

PROBLEM WITH CALIPERS ON VEHICLE STICKING AND NOT RELEASING THE BRAKES FROM THE ROTOR, CAUSING THE ROTOR AND TIRE RIM TO REACH TEMPERATURES OVER 300 DEGREES. *TR

Mileage: 16,391

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE PARKING IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES SEIZED UP AND BECAME EXTREMELY HOT. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY PRIOR ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED AN...

Mileage: 26,000

REAR BRAKES SEIZED UP DUE TO RUST BUILD UP ON ROTORS. THIS CAUSED THE ROTORS TO GET VERY HOT. WE FEEL THAT THIS WAS DUE TO FAULTY METAL USED FOR THE ROTORS> HYUNDAI SAID IT WAS A ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE. WE FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. HYUNDAI REPORTS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 26,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A FOUL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. HE...

Mileage: 11,700

PASSENGER AIR BAG RANDOMLY DISABLES AND ENABLES WHILE PASSENGERS ARE SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS INDICATES THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Mileage: 18,000

NOISE FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKES IN LATE APRIL 2009. CHECKED BRAKES ROTORS EXTREMELY HOT-REAR ONLY. FRONT BRAKES FINE;HOWEVER, REAR WORN ALMOST TO METAL. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER FOR MAY 13. CAR IS ONLY 17 MO OLD, 15,000 MILES (MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING). DEALER WILL REPLACE PADS BUT WILL CHARG...

Mileage: 15,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKES WERE WORN. THE CALIPER IS RUSTED SHUT AND THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE DESTROYED. HE MUST PURCHASE NEW CALIPERS, RODS, AND ROTORS AT THE COST OF $405. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST AND STATED THAT ...

Mileage: 30,127

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE WAS EXPERIENCING BRAKE OVERHEATING FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKE AND MILD HEATING WITH PASSENGER SIDE REAR BRAKES. AT 28K MILES I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER FOR THIS SITUATION. THE BRAKES HAD FAILED VERY PREMATURELY DUE TO THIS CONDITION. THE DEALER RESURFACED THE ROTORS ...

Mileage: 28,202

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 27,300 MILE THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CALIPER IS STICKING TO THE DISC BRAKE CAUSING BURNING SMELL AND HEAT. *TR

Mileage: 27,300

BRAKE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED ME TO SKID THROUGH A RED LIGHT THAT WAS AT 50 MILES A HOUR HIGHWAY INTERSECTION. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW 7/18/2007, AND WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AS PART OF A 15,000 MILE CHECK UP AT THAT TIME I EXPRESSED A CONCERN ABOUT THE CAR'S HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION...

Mileage: 15,198

FRONT GLASS HAS A CRACKED LINE IN IT FROM THE RIGHT FRONT PILLAR. NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING HITTING GLASS. NO PITS. IT IS ON GLASS ABOUT HALFWAY UP WENT LIKE A UTURN 6-12 INCHES FROM PILLAR. NO REPAIRS DONE. SUV PURCHASED 2007. NO ISSUE TILL NOW. *TR

Mileage: 22,400

FRONT GLASS HAS A CRACKED LINE IN IT FROM THE RIGHT FRONT PILLAR. NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING HITTING GLASS. NO PITS. IT IS ON GLASS ABOUT HALFWAY UP WENT LIKE A UTURN 6-12 INCHES FROM PILLAR. NO REPAIRS DONE. SUV PURCHASED 2007. NO ISSUE TILL NOW. *TR

Mileage: 22,400

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST ON ROUTE 140 WEST IN WESTMINSTER, MD. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THIS TIME -- PREVIOUSLY THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT W...

Mileage: 22,236

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. FIRST INCIDENT, MAY 2008. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR REPAIR OPERATIONS,AND A FEW MORE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS,BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. ATTEMPTS AT REPAIR HAVE INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND THE AIR BA...

Mileage: 6,000

THE WASHER FLUID DOES NOT SQUIRT ONTO THE WINDOW. AT BEST, THE FLUID SOMETIMES DRIBBLES OUT AND HITS THE LOWEST PART OF THE WINDOW, BUT ONLY AFTER HOLDING THE WASHER FLUID BUTTON FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE LINE WAS PROBABLY FROZEN AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. TH...

Mileage: 20,000

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS IN A ROLLOVER CRASH ON 12/23. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS OPENED. THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Mileage: 10,700

WE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON 8/20/07. THE "ESC OFF" LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR THE PROBLEM WAS AT 765 MILES ON 9/13/07. A SPECIAL PART WAS ORDERED PER THE REPAIR ORDER. THE NEXT TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR ...

Mileage: 16,158

UPDATE FOR MY 2007 SANTA FE STEERING, PULLING. I WENT TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU THE REPORT CAME BACK THERE IS A NORMAL PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER SHOULD BE TOLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE IT AFFECTS THE TIRES WEARING OUT SOONER THAN THE TIRE MANUFACTURES STATES. THERE IS A HEAVY PULL WHEN YO...

Mileage: 4,000

A CRACK APPEARED IN MY WINDSHIELD. IT LOOKS TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND NOTHING HAS DAMAGED MY WINDSHIELD PRIOR. IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S CRACKING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GLASS. I HAVE TO GET AN ESTIMATE ON HOW MUCH IT'S GOING TO COST TO REPAIR FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY TODAY. TH...

THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT OF MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AT TIMES DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE THE RECEPTOR SLIDES DOWN DEEP INTO THE POCKET AND IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO RETRIEVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND THEY COULD NOT DO AN...

2007 SANTA FE TAKEN IN FOR THE 2ND TIME TODAY AS THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS PERMANENTLY ON. THE 1ST TIME THIS HAPPENED (FEW MONTHS AGO) THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. AT THE SAME TIME, THE 'BEEP' WHEN LOCKING THE CAR DISAPPEARS. AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY C...

Mileage: 24,000

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON FOR THE THIRD TIME IN TWO YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE REPLACED A SENSOR ON THE SECOND VISIT. I AM CONCERNED IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ALARM TO GO OFF 15 SECONDS AFTER LOCKING DOORS. *TR

Mileage: 15,302

THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATED IN THE SEAT DOES NOT CORRECTLY CLASSIFY MY WIFE (130 LBS.) AS AN ADULT. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS ARE NOT CONSISTENTLY ACTIVATED. THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" INDICATOR LIGHT LOCATED ON THE DASH IS ON AT LEAS...

Mileage: 1

THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR LOCATED IN THE SEAT DOES NOT CORRECTLY CLASSIFY MY WIFE (130 LBS.) AS AN ADULT. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS ARE NOT CONSISTENTLY ACTIVATED. THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" INDICATOR LIGHT LOCATED ON THE DASH IS ON AT LEAS...

Mileage: 1

HYUNDAI SANTA FE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DOES NOT RECOGNIZE SMALL ADULT (WEIGHT 100 - 125). *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V272000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS). HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FOR THE TOWING PACKAGE THAT WAS INCLUDED. THE RECALL REPAIRS WOULD CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT THE VEHICLE WAS ALLOTTED TO TO...

Mileage: 29,000

WE HAVE A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG INDICATOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. MY WIFE (THE PASSENGER) IS 5' 3' AND 115 POUNDS. SHE SITS IN THE SEAT PROPERLY AS STATED IN THE MANUAL, HOWEVER SOMETIMES THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED "OFF" INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIV...

Mileage: 1,500

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE INCLUDING GAS TANK DOOR LATCH NEEDING TO BE REPLACED, CAR SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY, WHICH THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A COIL ISSUE. THE LAST PROBLEM LED TO THE CAR BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY ARE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION DUE A FAILURE OF THE CAR TO ACCEL...

Mileage: 13,000

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE INCLUDING GAS TANK DOOR LATCH NEEDING TO BE REPLACED, CAR SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY, WHICH THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A COIL ISSUE. THE LAST PROBLEM LED TO THE CAR BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY ARE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION DUE A FAILURE OF THE CAR TO ACCEL...

Mileage: 13,000

MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE INCLUDING GAS TANK DOOR LATCH NEEDING TO BE REPLACED, CAR SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY, WHICH THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A COIL ISSUE. THE LAST PROBLEM LED TO THE CAR BEING TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY ARE REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION DUE A FAILURE OF THE CAR TO ACCEL...

Mileage: 13,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN A 150 LBS. OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG SENSOR STATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS INOPERATIVE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT TH...

Mileage: 1,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OCCUPANT SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN A 120 LBS. ADULT WAS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SYSTEM WAS OPERATING PROPERLY AND THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V161...

Mileage: 100

PASSENGER AIRBAG ON/OFF INDICATOR LIGHT READS OFF, ALTHOUGH A 5'3", 125LB ADULT IS SEATED IN PASSENGER. BROUGHT TO DEALER SERVICE DEPT ATTENTION, TOLD I NEEDED TO WIGGLE IN THE SEAT TO GET ALL FOUR SENSORS TO ACTIVATE. OCCASIONALLY THIS TECHNIQUE WILL GET THE LIGHT TO NO LONGER ILLUMINATE, BUT IF ...

Mileage: 9,000

AIR BAG OFF LIGHT STAY ON EVEN WHEN A SMALLER ADULT OF 120LBS IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 2,000

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND PANIC ALARM GOES OFF BY ITSELF. AFTER EACH EVENT, ALARM WILL NOT FULLY RESET. *TR

Mileage: 13,400

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND PANIC ALARM GOES OFF BY ITSELF. AFTER EACH EVENT, ALARM WILL NOT FULLY RESET. *TR

Mileage: 13,400

P235/60R18 ON HYUNDAI SANTA FE LESS THAN 30,000 MILES AND WE HAD TO REPLACE TWO TIRES DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR .......... NOW WE RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE THAT TIRES ARE AFFECTED BY INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. DO WE HAVE ANY RECOURSE? WE EXPECTED TIRES TO LAST MUCH LONGER ON THIS CAR!!!! *TR

Mileage: 29,761

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION IN THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE ERUPTED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HO...

Mileage: 10,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION IN THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE ERUPTED FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY EXITED THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HO...

Mileage: 10,000

DRIVING FROM MY MOTHER'S HOME, WHERE I WAS VISITING, TO THE GROCERY STORE NOT THREE MILES AWAY MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ALL OF SUDDEN LOST POWER AND STARTED OVERHEATING. I WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED ROADSIDE SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE. THIS BEING THE FOURTH OF JULY LONG WEEKEND, THE O...

Mileage: 14,000

MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED (16,600 MILES) BEGAN MAKING A VERY LOUD SCREECHING/SQUEALING NOISE AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING THAT GOES AWAY WHEN YOU EVEN LIGHTLY TAP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I TOOK IT TO THE NATICK, MA HYUNDAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT, WHO SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLE...

Mileage: 16,600

PASSENGER AIR BAG GOES ON AND OFF WHEN PASSENGER IS IN SEAT. OFF MORE THAN ON. IT OCCURS EVERYTIME PASSENGER IS IN SEAT. PASSENGER WEIGHS APPROX 115 LBS. DEALER SAYS THAT AIR BAG SENOR IS SENSITIVE TO WEIGHT OF PASSENGER. DEALER DID NOT FIX. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 100

I HAVE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2007 SANTA FE LIMITED (THE AIRBAG INDICATOR AND THE ALARM SOUNDING FOR NO REASON AT THE SAME TIME). THEY BOTH STARTED HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE THE AIRBAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED IN THE LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD CONTROL PANEL. I TOOK IT T...

I HAVE ALSO HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2007 SANTA FE LIMITED (THE AIRBAG INDICATOR AND THE ALARM SOUNDING FOR NO REASON AT THE SAME TIME). THEY BOTH STARTED HAPPENING AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE THE AIRBAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED IN THE LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE DASHBOARD CONTROL PANEL. I TOOK IT T...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT ACCELERATED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE STEERING FELT LIGHT, AS IF IT WERE LIFTING OFF THE GROUND. THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HE MUST OVERCOMPENSATE TO THE LEFT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR...

Mileage: 4,000

CAR PULLS TO RIGHT SIDE WHEN ACCELERATING HEAVY. HAVE TO PULL WHEEL TO LEFT,THEN I HAVE OVER STEER. *TR

Mileage: 4,000

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER STICKS AND WILL TURN ROTOR A VERY HOT RED COLOR, WHICH CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND INCREASES THE TIME NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 2 WEEKS AND SAYS THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THE CALIPER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WHICH IS COVERED UNDER WARRA...

Mileage: 16,501

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED AIR BAG LIGHT FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, BUT NOT THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES WITH OR WITHOUT AN O...

Mileage: 5,000

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR ON THE HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2007 VERSION. AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR ATTEMPT THE DEALER CALLED THE REGIONAL PERSON AND THEY OFFERED A THIRD SOLUTION BECAUSE THAT PERSON "HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE". THE THIRD SOLUTION DID NOT WORK AS WELL. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WI...

Mileage: 2,651

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THERE WAS A POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LEAK. THE FRONT STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AT THAT TIME. THE NEW FRONT STEERING RACK DEVELOPED A LEAK AND THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER F...

Mileage: 9,000

WAS DRIVING 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AT 90KM PER HOUR ON HIGHWAY. WENT TO ACCELERATE TO 110KM PER HOUR AND IMMEDIATELY FELT ACCELERATOR MOVE AWAY FROM MY FOOT WHERE IT REMAINED PINNED AGAINST THE FLOOR. NOTICED THAT CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT HAD COME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT I DID NOT ENGAGE THE CRUISE...

Mileage: 17,500

THERE'S A COMMON DEFECT WITH CERTAIN SANTE FE MODELS THAT LEAVES THE FRONT OF THE CABIN DARK AND WITHOUT LIGHTING WHEN THE FRONT DOORS ARE OPEN. IT SEEMS THAT THE PROBLEM SURFACES ON MODELS BUILT AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR. APPARENTLY HYUNDAI CHOOSES TO IGNORE CUSTOMER CONCERN IN THIS MATTER. M...

Mileage: 12

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. HE RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 08E016000. HE CONTACTED THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER TO SCHEDULE REPAIR AND THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PART. HE THEN CONTACTED THE HYUNDAI CU...

Mileage: 8,500

EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE ARE NOT KNOWN FOR SURE. SUPPOSEDLY I HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD SUCH AS A POTHOLE, THAT DAMAGED BOTH TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE DID INDICATE THAT WE DID HIT A POTHOLE IN THE PARKING LOT, I DO NOT REMEMBER THIS. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE WAS NO DRAMATI...

Mileage: 2,500

EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE ARE NOT KNOWN FOR SURE. SUPPOSEDLY I HIT SOMETHING IN THE ROAD SUCH AS A POTHOLE, THAT DAMAGED BOTH TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE DID INDICATE THAT WE DID HIT A POTHOLE IN THE PARKING LOT, I DO NOT REMEMBER THIS. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE WAS NO DRAMATI...

Mileage: 2,500

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LO...

Mileage: 18,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR SERVICING, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,169 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15. UPDATED 4/11/08 *CN UPDA...

Mileage: 15

WHEN I SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATES "OFF". I WEIGH 130 LBS AND I HAVE READ THE OWNERS MANUAL ON THIS TOPIC. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW I AM POSITIONED IN THE SEAT, THIS FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. I HAVE VISITED MY SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND CALLED HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS. T...

Mileage: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ALIGNED SEVEN TIMES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Mileage: 12

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ALIGNED SEVEN TIMES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Mileage: 12

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ALIGNED SEVEN TIMES AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAG...

Mileage: 12

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN MY WIFE (5'4", 115LBS) SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIRBAG TURNS OFF. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE HER AS AN ADULT AND AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS THE AIRBAG OFF. *TR

I AM A 120# 5'6" FEMALE 30 YEARS OLD. WHEN SITTING IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT OF MY HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2007 MODEL, IF I MOVE TO EVEN SHIFT WEIGHT RIGHT OR LEFT, THE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF. I DO NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACK, MY SEAT BACK IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. HYUNDAI SAYS THAT THIS IS DUE TO...

ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL FOR MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY THE MIDDLE OF THE HEAD RESTRAINT SHOULD BE AT EYE LEVEL. AS A SERVICE ADVISOR AT A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP HAS VERIFIED, THE POST NOTCHES ENABLE THE MIDPOINT TO COME UP ONLY AS HIGH AS MY MOUTH--FAR BELOW THE RECOMMENDED HEIGHT. I A...

ON MONDAY DECEMBER 18, 2007 I GOT A 2007 SANTA FE TO DRIVE AS A LOANER FROM A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. TUESDAY NIGHT WHEN I FILLED THE GAS TANK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO TOLD ME TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP, WHO IN TURN TOLD ME TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTA...

Mileage: 6,800

UNCOMMANDED TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. DOWNSHIFTS OCCURS AT UNPREDICTABLE INTERVALS AND SPEEDS, OCCASIONALLY LEAVING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DOWNSHIFT EVENTS ARE INSTANTANEOUS BUT, WHILE STARTLING, THE VEHICLE IS CONTROLLABLE. HOWEVER, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, SPEED LOSS CA...

Mileage: 700

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER ORDERED A FUSE BOX, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THEY ORDERED THE SAME PART AGAIN, BUT THE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. HE ...

Mileage: 6,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER ORDERED A FUSE BOX, BUT THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THEY ORDERED THE SAME PART AGAIN, BUT THE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. HE ...

Mileage: 6,000

I BOUGHT A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 3 WEEKS AGO. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT REPEATEDLY AND UNPREDICTABLY THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATES, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG HAS TURNED OFF, WHILE MY WIFE IS RIDING IN THE FRONT SEAT. SHE IS AVERAGE SIZE FOR AN ADULT FEMALE, AND THERE IS A...

I BOUGHT A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 3 WEEKS AGO. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT REPEATEDLY AND UNPREDICTABLY THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATES, INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG HAS TURNED OFF, WHILE MY WIFE IS RIDING IN THE FRONT SEAT. SHE IS AVERAGE SIZE FOR AN ADULT FEMALE, AND THERE IS A...

Mileage: 25

MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF ALL WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD WITH A PASSENGER OVER 80 LBS RIDING IN THE SEAT. ON AN AVERAGE TRIP OF 30 MINS THE LIGHT WILL SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON OR WILL COME AND GO INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5 AND 60 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES AND IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT ...

Mileage: 1,000

NO FRONT DOME LIGHT, WITHOUT MANUAL ACTIVATION. WHAT DOES EXIST IS BARELY ADEQUATE. *TR

PURCHASED A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IN FEB/07. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON (AIRBAG IS INACTIVATED) AND OFF (NO LIGHT MEANS AIRBAG ACTIVATED) WHEN MY 5'6" 120LBS WIFE SITS IN THE SEAT. ALL POSITIONAL SUGGESTIONS IN THE MANUAL (SITTING STRAIGHT UP, FEET FLAT ON THE FLOOR, ETC...

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. *TR

Mileage: 6,300

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. HE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER CLEARED THE CODES FOR THE AIR BAG AND REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT TWICE. THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND THE CURRE...

Mileage: 6,000

I HAVE A HYUNDAI SANTA FE. I HAVE HAD THREE MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND ONE SMALL COSMETIC ISSURE. THE MAJOR ISSUES HAVE BEEN WITH THE STRUCTURE OF THE CAR, THE WHEEL AXEL, THE ALIGNMENT, AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALL OF THESE ITEMS HAVE EITHER BEEN LOOSE, BROKEN, OR DEFECTIVE. YES, THEY KEEP FIXI...

Mileage: 20

I HAVE A HYUNDAI SANTA FE. I HAVE HAD THREE MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND ONE SMALL COSMETIC ISSURE. THE MAJOR ISSUES HAVE BEEN WITH THE STRUCTURE OF THE CAR, THE WHEEL AXEL, THE ALIGNMENT, AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALL OF THESE ITEMS HAVE EITHER BEEN LOOSE, BROKEN, OR DEFECTIVE. YES, THEY KEEP FIXI...

Mileage: 20

I HAVE A HYUNDAI SANTA FE. I HAVE HAD THREE MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND ONE SMALL COSMETIC ISSURE. THE MAJOR ISSUES HAVE BEEN WITH THE STRUCTURE OF THE CAR, THE WHEEL AXEL, THE ALIGNMENT, AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. ALL OF THESE ITEMS HAVE EITHER BEEN LOOSE, BROKEN, OR DEFECTIVE. YES, THEY KEEP FIXI...

Mileage: 20

DRIVING I-75 SOUTH IN GEORGIA, SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 10, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, TRAVELING TO JACKSONVILLE, FL. CALLING FROM THE HIGHWAY ON A CELL PHONE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WE WERE INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE HYUNDAI ASSISTANCE 800 NUMBER. UPON CONNECTION WAS GIVEN THE NAMES ...

Mileage: 2,640

PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IMPROPERLY CLASSIFIES ADULTS AS CHILDREN AND DISABLES AIR BAG WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED. *TR

Mileage: 1,000

1/26/07-TOOK CAR IN FOR 3,000 MILE SERVICE ACTUAL MILEAGE WAS 3,154. 4/4/07- TOOK CAR IN FOR AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. TECHNICIAN CLEARED ALL FAILED CODES- RECHECKED CODES TO FIND ALL OKAY. MILEAGE WAS 6,138. *AK 4/6/07- AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH IS COMING ON AGAIN. 4/12/07- TAKE CAR BA...

Mileage: 6,138

THE 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED WAS DESIGNED WITHOUT A FRONT DOME LIGHT THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE ACTUATED VIA KEYLESS REMOTE OR BY UNLOCKING OR BY OPENING ANY OF THE DOORS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN APPROACHING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT. SUCH DEVICES HAVE BEEN STANDARD EQUIPMENT IN VEHICLES FOR MANY ...

Mileage: 1

I OWN A 07 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. EVER SINCE I BOUGH THE CAR IN OCTOBER I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR. WHEN I SIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE THE AIR BAG SENSOR EITHER DOES NOT SENSE MY WEIGHT AND TURNS THE AIR BAG OFF OR IT ACTUALLY TURNS THE AIR BAG ON, BUT IT FLUCTUATES BETWEEN ...

TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS OVER HEAD MAP LIGHTS DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE MAP LIGHTS ONLY WORK IF SHE PRESSES THE MAP LIGHT BUTTON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE S...

Mileage: 40

THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DURING THE NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY PROVIDED 30 FEET OF ILLUMINATION. AFTER THE 30 FOOT DISTANCE, THERE WAS A DISTINCT SHADOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE ALIGNMENT OF THE HEADLIGHTS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTE...

Mileage: 88

I OWN A 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE PROBLEM IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT ALWAYS ENABLE WHEN MY USUAL 115 POUND PASSENGER SITS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE IS NO PROBLEM WHEN A HEAVIER PERSON SITS ON THE SEAT, BUT WHEN MY USUAL PASSENGER (WHO IS MY 75 YEAR OLD WIFE) SITS ON THE SEAT THE AIR BAG SE...

Mileage: 30

FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR IS NOT CLASSIFYING MY WIFE CORRECTLY AND DISABLING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WHEN SHE SITS IN THE SEAT. CONTACTED MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS IS THE WAY IT WORKS AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. (THEY DID CONTACT SOMEONE AT HYUNDAI WHO ...

Mileage: 200

WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF OUR 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA, SOMETIMES THE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS LIT, INDICATING THE CAR DOES NOT SENSE A PASSENGER IS SITTING THERE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE JELL PACK UNDER THE SEAT BUT THE PROBLEM IS CONT...