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13V113000 Apr 1, 2013 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2...

11E040000 Oct 6, 2011 EQUIPMENT

CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 55538, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009...

11V261000 Apr 28, 2011 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SANTA FE 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 5, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE S...

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May 23, 2025 Engine

Driving approximately 70-75mph on highway with cruise control set. Car starts to make rattling sound & engine warning light goes on, car struggles to accelerate and hovers around 60mph. Upon inspection of engine oil in car, fresh oil has been burned up quickly! Added 1 quart. Drove 45mins at 70-75mp...

May 23, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Driving approximately 70-75mph on highway with cruise control set. Car starts to make rattling sound & engine warning light goes on, car struggles to accelerate and hovers around 60mph. Upon inspection of engine oil in car, fresh oil has been burned up quickly! Added 1 quart. Drove 45mins at 70-75mp...

May 23, 2025 Engine

Driving approximately 70-75mph on highway with cruise control set. Car starts to make rattling sound & engine warning light goes on, car struggles to accelerate and hovers around 60mph. Upon inspection of engine oil in car, fresh oil has been burned up quickly! Added 1 quart. Drove 45mins at 70-75mp...

May 23, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

Driving approximately 70-75mph on highway with cruise control set. Car starts to make rattling sound & engine warning light goes on, car struggles to accelerate and hovers around 60mph. Upon inspection of engine oil in car, fresh oil has been burned up quickly! Added 1 quart. Drove 45mins at 70-75mp...

Feb 16, 2025 Engine

The engine locked down due to the improper power train, driveline, driveshaft. Oil leaking and malfunction of power train, driveline, driveshaft caused motor to knock and lock down

Feb 16, 2025 Service Brakes

The engine locked down due to the improper power train, driveline, driveshaft. Oil leaking and malfunction of power train, driveline, driveshaft caused motor to knock and lock down

Feb 16, 2025 Electrical System

The engine locked down due to the improper power train, driveline, driveshaft. Oil leaking and malfunction of power train, driveline, driveshaft caused motor to knock and lock down

Feb 16, 2025 Power Train

Brakes locked

Feb 16, 2025 Service Brakes

Brakes locked

Feb 16, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

Brakes locked

Feb 16, 2025 Engine

The engine locked down due to the improper power train, driveline, driveshaft. Oil leaking and malfunction of power train, driveline, driveshaft caused motor to knock and lock down

Feb 16, 2025 Service Brakes

The engine locked down due to the improper power train, driveline, driveshaft. Oil leaking and malfunction of power train, driveline, driveshaft caused motor to knock and lock down

Feb 16, 2025 Electrical System

The engine locked down due to the improper power train, driveline, driveshaft. Oil leaking and malfunction of power train, driveline, driveshaft caused motor to knock and lock down

Feb 16, 2025 Power Train

Brakes locked

Feb 16, 2025 Service Brakes

Brakes locked

Feb 16, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

Brakes locked

Feb 13, 2025 Electrical System

The battery warning light illuminated. The alternator was not holding power. I was on the freeway and the vehicle lost total power. After seeing a certified mechanic I was made aware of a oil leak from the valve gasket that was leaking on to the alternator wires and caused it to loose power. There i...

Feb 13, 2025 Power Train

The battery warning light illuminated. The alternator was not holding power. I was on the freeway and the vehicle lost total power. After seeing a certified mechanic I was made aware of a oil leak from the valve gasket that was leaking on to the alternator wires and caused it to loose power. There i...

Feb 13, 2025 Electrical System

The battery warning light illuminated. The alternator was not holding power. I was on the freeway and the vehicle lost total power. After seeing a certified mechanic I was made aware of a oil leak from the valve gasket that was leaking on to the alternator wires and caused it to loose power. There i...

Feb 13, 2025 Power Train

The battery warning light illuminated. The alternator was not holding power. I was on the freeway and the vehicle lost total power. After seeing a certified mechanic I was made aware of a oil leak from the valve gasket that was leaking on to the alternator wires and caused it to loose power. There i...

Aug 15, 2024 Power Train

Transmission will not shift out of 1st. Gear .50000 miles this is second time in less than 2 months. Dealer replaced cable in top of transmission worked for 600 miles.

Aug 15, 2024 Power Train

Transmission will not shift out of 1st. Gear .50000 miles this is second time in less than 2 months. Dealer replaced cable in top of transmission worked for 600 miles.

Jul 3, 2024 Engine 183,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the en...

Jul 3, 2024 Engine 183,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the en...

Jan 20, 2024 Suspension

At any speed period, if i hit a pothole or those little ripple things on side of the country county roads, any of them causes my vehicle to jerk and makes a a sound like the entire right front end is going to fall apart at any moment and it either jerks my vehicle off the road on the right side or i...

Jan 20, 2024 Suspension

At any speed period, if i hit a pothole or those little ripple things on side of the country county roads, any of them causes my vehicle to jerk and makes a a sound like the entire right front end is going to fall apart at any moment and it either jerks my vehicle off the road on the right side or i...

Nov 28, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,196 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle later lost motive power after pulling into the driveway. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not dia...

Nov 28, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 113,196 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle later lost motive power after pulling into the driveway. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not dia...

Nov 15, 2023 Steering

Whenever i hit a bump on the side of the road, the truck jerks really badly and if im not grasping the steering wheel with all my strength, it will jerk me off the highway from the bump making the entire car go off the road. Also, each bump i hit, i hear a very very loud metal on metal knocking soun...

Nov 15, 2023 Suspension

Whenever i hit a bump on the side of the road, the truck jerks really badly and if im not grasping the steering wheel with all my strength, it will jerk me off the highway from the bump making the entire car go off the road. Also, each bump i hit, i hear a very very loud metal on metal knocking soun...

Nov 15, 2023 Power Train

Whenever i hit a bump on the side of the road, the truck jerks really badly and if im not grasping the steering wheel with all my strength, it will jerk me off the highway from the bump making the entire car go off the road. Also, each bump i hit, i hear a very very loud metal on metal knocking soun...

Nov 15, 2023 Steering

Whenever i hit a bump on the side of the road, the truck jerks really badly and if im not grasping the steering wheel with all my strength, it will jerk me off the highway from the bump making the entire car go off the road. Also, each bump i hit, i hear a very very loud metal on metal knocking soun...

Nov 15, 2023 Suspension

Whenever i hit a bump on the side of the road, the truck jerks really badly and if im not grasping the steering wheel with all my strength, it will jerk me off the highway from the bump making the entire car go off the road. Also, each bump i hit, i hear a very very loud metal on metal knocking soun...

Nov 15, 2023 Power Train

Whenever i hit a bump on the side of the road, the truck jerks really badly and if im not grasping the steering wheel with all my strength, it will jerk me off the highway from the bump making the entire car go off the road. Also, each bump i hit, i hear a very very loud metal on metal knocking soun...

Oct 26, 2023 Electrical System Fire

My 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe caught fire on 9/27/23 while I was operating the vehicle and this fire ultimately caused my electrical systems to overheat and the wiring to melt. There was no indication that my alternator was about to fail (no battery light on my dash, no issues with starting my car) and I...

Oct 26, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

My 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe caught fire on 9/27/23 while I was operating the vehicle and this fire ultimately caused my electrical systems to overheat and the wiring to melt. There was no indication that my alternator was about to fail (no battery light on my dash, no issues with starting my car) and I...

Oct 26, 2023 Electrical System Fire

My 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe caught fire on 9/27/23 while I was operating the vehicle and this fire ultimately caused my electrical systems to overheat and the wiring to melt. There was no indication that my alternator was about to fail (no battery light on my dash, no issues with starting my car) and I...

Oct 26, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

My 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe caught fire on 9/27/23 while I was operating the vehicle and this fire ultimately caused my electrical systems to overheat and the wiring to melt. There was no indication that my alternator was about to fail (no battery light on my dash, no issues with starting my car) and I...

Jul 13, 2023 Seat Belts

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I...

Jul 13, 2023 Air Bags

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I...

Jul 13, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I...

Jul 13, 2023 Seat Belts

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I...

Jul 13, 2023 Air Bags

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I...

Jul 13, 2023 Unknown Or Other

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I...

Jul 7, 2023 Power Train 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and driven to the residence. The contact stated that the replacement of the knock sensor detectio...

Jul 7, 2023 Power Train 170,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and driven to the residence. The contact stated that the replacement of the knock sensor detectio...

Jun 12, 2023 Power Train 108,550 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain, the gaskets, and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to star...

Jun 12, 2023 Engine 108,550 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain, the gaskets, and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to star...

Jun 12, 2023 Power Train 108,550 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain, the gaskets, and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to star...

Jun 12, 2023 Engine 108,550 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain, the gaskets, and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to star...

May 17, 2023 Power Train 11,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that there was a winding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle underneath the hood. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The knock sensor was replaced; however, the ...

May 17, 2023 Power Train 11,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that there was a winding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle underneath the hood. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The knock sensor was replaced; however, the ...

May 14, 2023 Service Brakes

When im driving down the road and the slightest bump is on yhe side of the road, the truck feels like its not connected to the framing or the wheels or something because when i hit the bump it jerks the wheels to the right and that's the only side it does it on and it does it so abruptly at times it...

May 14, 2023 Steering

When im driving down the road and the slightest bump is on yhe side of the road, the truck feels like its not connected to the framing or the wheels or something because when i hit the bump it jerks the wheels to the right and that's the only side it does it on and it does it so abruptly at times it...

May 14, 2023 Suspension

When im driving down the road and the slightest bump is on yhe side of the road, the truck feels like its not connected to the framing or the wheels or something because when i hit the bump it jerks the wheels to the right and that's the only side it does it on and it does it so abruptly at times it...

May 14, 2023 Service Brakes

When im driving down the road and the slightest bump is on yhe side of the road, the truck feels like its not connected to the framing or the wheels or something because when i hit the bump it jerks the wheels to the right and that's the only side it does it on and it does it so abruptly at times it...

May 14, 2023 Steering

When im driving down the road and the slightest bump is on yhe side of the road, the truck feels like its not connected to the framing or the wheels or something because when i hit the bump it jerks the wheels to the right and that's the only side it does it on and it does it so abruptly at times it...

May 14, 2023 Suspension

When im driving down the road and the slightest bump is on yhe side of the road, the truck feels like its not connected to the framing or the wheels or something because when i hit the bump it jerks the wheels to the right and that's the only side it does it on and it does it so abruptly at times it...

May 1, 2023 Structure 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed and excessive amount of corrosion on the subframe. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehi...

May 1, 2023 Tires 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed and excessive amount of corrosion on the subframe. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehi...

May 1, 2023 Structure 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed and excessive amount of corrosion on the subframe. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehi...

May 1, 2023 Tires 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Additionally, the contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed and excessive amount of corrosion on the subframe. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehi...

Oct 24, 2022 Power Train 63,000 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon a cold start, the vehicle would make an abnormal, clunking sounds while shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the transmission was replaced. Recently, the contact st...

Oct 24, 2022 Power Train 63,000 mi

The contact's mother owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon a cold start, the vehicle would make an abnormal, clunking sounds while shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the transmission was replaced. Recently, the contact st...

Sep 16, 2022 Engine 207,628 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer to have a manufacturer recall performed for P966. The contact then stated that on multiple occasions after the recall was performed while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, she heard a loud ...

Sep 16, 2022 Engine 207,628 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer to have a manufacturer recall performed for P966. The contact then stated that on multiple occasions after the recall was performed while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, she heard a loud ...

Jul 24, 2022 Engine

My engine blew. No warning lights were on. The acceleration started sounding weird and so I slowed it down. It started running at high rpms and then it started clanking and parts flew out from behind my car from then engine while in interstate and now my engine is blown. There wasn't much warning an...

Jul 24, 2022 Engine

My engine blew. No warning lights were on. The acceleration started sounding weird and so I slowed it down. It started running at high rpms and then it started clanking and parts flew out from behind my car from then engine while in interstate and now my engine is blown. There wasn't much warning an...

May 10, 2022 Structure

The back driver side child safety lock is stuck between on and off and the door will not open. I am an Uber driver. If there was an accident a passenger might get trapped inside.

May 10, 2022 Structure

The back driver side child safety lock is stuck between on and off and the door will not open. I am an Uber driver. If there was an accident a passenger might get trapped inside.

Feb 28, 2022 Engine

On April 22,2021 I took my Hyundai Santa Fe to McGrath Hyundai Serv Ctr for routine oil change. I paid for this oil chge and was given a MultiPoint Inspection rpt detailing my car was in good condition needing only routine maintenance updates. Mileage was documented 46,008 mi. My car was in excellen...

Feb 28, 2022 Engine

On April 22,2021 I took my Hyundai Santa Fe to McGrath Hyundai Serv Ctr for routine oil change. I paid for this oil chge and was given a MultiPoint Inspection rpt detailing my car was in good condition needing only routine maintenance updates. Mileage was documented 46,008 mi. My car was in excellen...

Jan 25, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My paint is peeling on my SUV . The hood and side by my windshield along with the top by the sun roof

Jan 25, 2022 Unknown Or Other

My paint is peeling on my SUV . The hood and side by my windshield along with the top by the sun roof

Aug 18, 2021 Exterior Lighting 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the driver’s side front wheel felt wobbling. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with...

Aug 18, 2021 Exterior Lighting 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the driver’s side front wheel felt wobbling. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with...

Jul 27, 2021 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact was calling from an insurance company and stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to lose motive power and decelerated inadvertently. There was smoke coming from the air vents and flames were seen co...

Jul 27, 2021 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact was calling from an insurance company and stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to lose motive power and decelerated inadvertently. There was smoke coming from the air vents and flames were seen co...

Jul 12, 2021 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Jul 12, 2021 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Jun 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The problem is that the vehicle sometimes hesitates to move forward, and then suddenly accelerates quickly and roughly. It happens when the vehicle is stopped as in traffic. It sometimes makes a clunking noice, it feels like someone hit me from behind. I have taken it to the dealership before a cou...

Jun 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

The problem is that the vehicle sometimes hesitates to move forward, and then suddenly accelerates quickly and roughly. It happens when the vehicle is stopped as in traffic. It sometimes makes a clunking noice, it feels like someone hit me from behind. I have taken it to the dealership before a cou...

Jun 7, 2021 Power Train 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact mentioned NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V261000 (Pow...

Jun 7, 2021 Power Train 200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact mentioned NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V261000 (Pow...

May 10, 2021 Engine 104,358 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME ENGINE HAD A HOLE IN THE BLOCK FROM A CONNECTING ROD. THAT CAME OFF THE CRANKSHAFT .VEHICLE ONLY HAS 104358 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED WITH FREQUENT OIL CHANGES.

May 10, 2021 Engine 104,358 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME ENGINE HAD A HOLE IN THE BLOCK FROM A CONNECTING ROD. THAT CAME OFF THE CRANKSHAFT .VEHICLE ONLY HAS 104358 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED WITH FREQUENT OIL CHANGES.

May 9, 2021 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS STALLED AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, USUALLY AS WE ARE DEACCELERATING AND IN A DOWNHILL POSITION (IE: DRIVING SLOWLY DOWN A MOUNTAIN, COMING TO A STOPLIGHT GOING DOWN A HILL, ETC.). IT HAS A NEW ENGINE AS OF SUMMER 2020. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY R...

May 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS STALLED AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, USUALLY AS WE ARE DEACCELERATING AND IN A DOWNHILL POSITION (IE: DRIVING SLOWLY DOWN A MOUNTAIN, COMING TO A STOPLIGHT GOING DOWN A HILL, ETC.). IT HAS A NEW ENGINE AS OF SUMMER 2020. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY R...

May 9, 2021 Electrical System 120,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS STALLED AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, USUALLY AS WE ARE DEACCELERATING AND IN A DOWNHILL POSITION (IE: DRIVING SLOWLY DOWN A MOUNTAIN, COMING TO A STOPLIGHT GOING DOWN A HILL, ETC.). IT HAS A NEW ENGINE AS OF SUMMER 2020. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY R...

May 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS STALLED AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, USUALLY AS WE ARE DEACCELERATING AND IN A DOWNHILL POSITION (IE: DRIVING SLOWLY DOWN A MOUNTAIN, COMING TO A STOPLIGHT GOING DOWN A HILL, ETC.). IT HAS A NEW ENGINE AS OF SUMMER 2020. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND THEY R...

May 3, 2021 Visibility/wiper 147,000 mi

WAS JUST WASHING THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND AS I SPRAYED THE WINDSHIELD TO FIRST RINSE THE POLLEN OFF, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM BOTTOM TO TOP. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CHIPS OR CRACKS PRIOR TO THAT.

May 3, 2021 Visibility/wiper 147,000 mi

WAS JUST WASHING THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND AS I SPRAYED THE WINDSHIELD TO FIRST RINSE THE POLLEN OFF, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM BOTTOM TO TOP. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CHIPS OR CRACKS PRIOR TO THAT.

Feb 12, 2021 Power Train 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 12, 2021 Power Train 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WOULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Feb 3, 2021 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET WITH THE FOLLOWING US FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) AND REGULATIONS [DOT] I NEED TO REGISTER AND TAG MY VEHICLE HERE IN ORLANDO FLORIDA I GOT HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE NOTED VEHICLE, 2010 SANTA FE GT 2.4 LITRE DOHC, WAS MANUFACTURED F...

Feb 3, 2021 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT MEET WITH THE FOLLOWING US FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS) AND REGULATIONS [DOT] I NEED TO REGISTER AND TAG MY VEHICLE HERE IN ORLANDO FLORIDA I GOT HYUNDAI AUTO CANADA CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE NOTED VEHICLE, 2010 SANTA FE GT 2.4 LITRE DOHC, WAS MANUFACTURED F...

Jan 5, 2021 Engine 102,724 mi

102,734 MILES AND THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP WHILE DRIVING. FELT LIKE RPM WOULD NOT SHIFT. AFTER MULTIPLE MECHANICS LOOKED AT IT, CONFIRMED THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. DUE TO BEING A SECOND OWNER, ONLY BY 1500 MILES HYUNDAI WOULD NOT COVER. THE 2WD WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT THE AWD. CLEARLY THERE ARE ISSUE...

Jan 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 102,724 mi

102,734 MILES AND THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP WHILE DRIVING. FELT LIKE RPM WOULD NOT SHIFT. AFTER MULTIPLE MECHANICS LOOKED AT IT, CONFIRMED THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. DUE TO BEING A SECOND OWNER, ONLY BY 1500 MILES HYUNDAI WOULD NOT COVER. THE 2WD WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT THE AWD. CLEARLY THERE ARE ISSUE...

Jan 5, 2021 Engine 102,724 mi

102,734 MILES AND THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP WHILE DRIVING. FELT LIKE RPM WOULD NOT SHIFT. AFTER MULTIPLE MECHANICS LOOKED AT IT, CONFIRMED THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. DUE TO BEING A SECOND OWNER, ONLY BY 1500 MILES HYUNDAI WOULD NOT COVER. THE 2WD WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT THE AWD. CLEARLY THERE ARE ISSUE...

Jan 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 102,724 mi

102,734 MILES AND THE CAR STARTED TO JUMP WHILE DRIVING. FELT LIKE RPM WOULD NOT SHIFT. AFTER MULTIPLE MECHANICS LOOKED AT IT, CONFIRMED THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE. DUE TO BEING A SECOND OWNER, ONLY BY 1500 MILES HYUNDAI WOULD NOT COVER. THE 2WD WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT THE AWD. CLEARLY THERE ARE ISSUE...

Dec 14, 2020 Power Train

THE CAR MAKES A JERKING SOUND WHEN SWITCHING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN IT'S HOT. IT ALSO JERKS LIKE IT DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR TO GO INTO WHILE DRIVING ON OCCASIONS.

Dec 14, 2020 Power Train

THE CAR MAKES A JERKING SOUND WHEN SWITCHING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN IT'S HOT. IT ALSO JERKS LIKE IT DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR TO GO INTO WHILE DRIVING ON OCCASIONS.

Dec 7, 2020 Engine 110,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZED.

Dec 7, 2020 Engine 110,000 mi

ENGINE SEIZED.

Nov 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other 180 mi

WHENEVER I LOOK UP THE RECALLS MY ENGINE TYPE HAS RECALLS BUT EVERY SYSTEM SAYS NONE FOR MY VIN. I THINK IT'S BECAUSE I HAVE AWD/4WD. HOWEVER, EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE SAME. I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THE DEALER SAID AT THE TIME THEY WERE REPLACING THEM FOR 2WD. NOT MINE $2000. NOW THER...

Nov 21, 2020 Unknown Or Other 180 mi

WHENEVER I LOOK UP THE RECALLS MY ENGINE TYPE HAS RECALLS BUT EVERY SYSTEM SAYS NONE FOR MY VIN. I THINK IT'S BECAUSE I HAVE AWD/4WD. HOWEVER, EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE SAME. I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THE DEALER SAID AT THE TIME THEY WERE REPLACING THEM FOR 2WD. NOT MINE $2000. NOW THER...

Oct 1, 2020 Engine

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR I EXPERIENCE A LURCHING. AT TIME IT JUST WON'T ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON SEVERAL OCCASION THIS YEAR

Oct 1, 2020 Engine

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR I EXPERIENCE A LURCHING. AT TIME IT JUST WON'T ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS ON SEVERAL OCCASION THIS YEAR

Sep 28, 2020 Power Train 153,796 mi

WHEN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD BANGING NOISE LOSING POWER FOR A MOMENT AND THEN VIOLENTLY SNAPPING BACK INTO GEAR. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE SOMEBODY IS HITTING YOU FROM BEHIND. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELATION/DECELERATION IS TIGHTENING UP RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENS. FEELS VERY SCARY SOM...

Sep 28, 2020 Power Train 153,796 mi

WHEN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD BANGING NOISE LOSING POWER FOR A MOMENT AND THEN VIOLENTLY SNAPPING BACK INTO GEAR. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE SOMEBODY IS HITTING YOU FROM BEHIND. SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE ACCELATION/DECELERATION IS TIGHTENING UP RIGHT BEFORE IT HAPPENS. FEELS VERY SCARY SOM...

Sep 27, 2020 Power Train 99,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO WHEN I START IT AND LET IT WARM UP THEN I PUT IN REVERSE IT JERKS VIOLENTLY THEN I WOULD PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WAS IN NEUTRAL THEN ANOTHER VIOLENT JERK TO DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING IT WILL CHANGE GEARS VERY ROUGH LIKE SOME HIT ME . I KNOW...

Sep 27, 2020 Power Train 99,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO WHEN I START IT AND LET IT WARM UP THEN I PUT IN REVERSE IT JERKS VIOLENTLY THEN I WOULD PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WAS IN NEUTRAL THEN ANOTHER VIOLENT JERK TO DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING IT WILL CHANGE GEARS VERY ROUGH LIKE SOME HIT ME . I KNOW...

Sep 17, 2020 Power Train 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO...

Sep 17, 2020 Power Train 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO...

Jul 21, 2020 Structure

WHEN TRAVELING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND UPON ACCELERATION THERE'S LOSS OF POWER FOR A SPLIT SECOND, AND THEN IT'S BUMPING REAL HARD. IT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A BUMPING NOISE, CLUNKING NOISE OR THUMPING NOISE. MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. ALSO, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING O...

Jul 21, 2020 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND UPON ACCELERATION THERE'S LOSS OF POWER FOR A SPLIT SECOND, AND THEN IT'S BUMPING REAL HARD. IT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A BUMPING NOISE, CLUNKING NOISE OR THUMPING NOISE. MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. ALSO, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING O...

Jul 21, 2020 Structure

WHEN TRAVELING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND UPON ACCELERATION THERE'S LOSS OF POWER FOR A SPLIT SECOND, AND THEN IT'S BUMPING REAL HARD. IT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A BUMPING NOISE, CLUNKING NOISE OR THUMPING NOISE. MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. ALSO, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING O...

Jul 21, 2020 Power Train

WHEN TRAVELING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND UPON ACCELERATION THERE'S LOSS OF POWER FOR A SPLIT SECOND, AND THEN IT'S BUMPING REAL HARD. IT CAN BE DESCRIBED AS A BUMPING NOISE, CLUNKING NOISE OR THUMPING NOISE. MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN BETWEEN 50-70 MPH. ALSO, THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN WORKING O...

Jun 25, 2020 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE-CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE AIRBAG RIPPED THE SEAMS OF THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS. THERE WAS N...

Jun 25, 2020 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE-CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE AIRBAG RIPPED THE SEAMS OF THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS. THERE WAS N...

Jun 25, 2020 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE-CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE AIRBAG RIPPED THE SEAMS OF THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS. THERE WAS N...

Jun 25, 2020 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE-CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE AIRBAG RIPPED THE SEAMS OF THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS. THERE WAS N...

Feb 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

IN APRIL 2019 THE SUNROOF OF MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FLEW OFF. REPLACED AFTER $500 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE. ON FEBRUARY 21, 2020 WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND 65 MILES AN HOUR ON I75 NORTH, THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OUR 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. TODAY I SUBMITTED A SEPARATE COMPLAINT FOR THE SONATA. COMPL...

Feb 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

IN APRIL 2019 THE SUNROOF OF MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FLEW OFF. REPLACED AFTER $500 INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE. ON FEBRUARY 21, 2020 WHILE TRAVELING AT AROUND 65 MILES AN HOUR ON I75 NORTH, THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OUR 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. TODAY I SUBMITTED A SEPARATE COMPLAINT FOR THE SONATA. COMPL...

Feb 6, 2020 Power Train 91,150 mi

IN NOV 2012 AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED WITH 38,000 MILES, WE NOTICE THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SHORTLINE HYUNDAI IN AURORA, CO. TO HAVE THEM INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND TEST DRIVE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE DURING THEIR INSPECTION, N...

Feb 6, 2020 Power Train 91,150 mi

IN NOV 2012 AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED WITH 38,000 MILES, WE NOTICE THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SHORTLINE HYUNDAI IN AURORA, CO. TO HAVE THEM INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND TEST DRIVE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE DURING THEIR INSPECTION, N...

Jan 30, 2020 Service Brakes 145 mi

FOR NO REASON THE CAR WILL STALL AND ALL STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED. HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED OR WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS TO BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

Jan 30, 2020 Engine 145 mi

FOR NO REASON THE CAR WILL STALL AND ALL STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED. HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED OR WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS TO BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

Jan 30, 2020 Steering 145 mi

FOR NO REASON THE CAR WILL STALL AND ALL STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED. HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED OR WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS TO BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

Jan 30, 2020 Service Brakes 145 mi

FOR NO REASON THE CAR WILL STALL AND ALL STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED. HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED OR WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS TO BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

Jan 30, 2020 Engine 145 mi

FOR NO REASON THE CAR WILL STALL AND ALL STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED. HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED OR WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS TO BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

Jan 30, 2020 Steering 145 mi

FOR NO REASON THE CAR WILL STALL AND ALL STEERING AND BRAKE FUNCTIONS ARE DISABLED. HAPPENS WHEN STOPPED OR WHILE DRIVING. CAR HAS TO BE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

Oct 31, 2019 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

REAR TAIL LIGHTS RETAIN MOISTURE AND WATER, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND SHORT OUT WHEN BULBS ARE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS AS WELL AS IT CAN CAUSE UNSAFE BRAKING CONDIT...

Oct 31, 2019 Electrical System 130,000 mi

REAR TAIL LIGHTS RETAIN MOISTURE AND WATER, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND SHORT OUT WHEN BULBS ARE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS AS WELL AS IT CAN CAUSE UNSAFE BRAKING CONDIT...

Oct 31, 2019 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

REAR TAIL LIGHTS RETAIN MOISTURE AND WATER, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND SHORT OUT WHEN BULBS ARE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS AS WELL AS IT CAN CAUSE UNSAFE BRAKING CONDIT...

Oct 31, 2019 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

REAR TAIL LIGHTS RETAIN MOISTURE AND WATER, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND SHORT OUT WHEN BULBS ARE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS AS WELL AS IT CAN CAUSE UNSAFE BRAKING CONDIT...

Oct 31, 2019 Electrical System 130,000 mi

REAR TAIL LIGHTS RETAIN MOISTURE AND WATER, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND SHORT OUT WHEN BULBS ARE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS AS WELL AS IT CAN CAUSE UNSAFE BRAKING CONDIT...

Oct 31, 2019 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

REAR TAIL LIGHTS RETAIN MOISTURE AND WATER, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO MALFUNCTION AND SHORT OUT WHEN BULBS ARE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED ME TO BE PULLED OVER BY POLICE OFFICERS AS WELL AS IT CAN CAUSE UNSAFE BRAKING CONDIT...

Oct 20, 2019 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN VIOLENTLY KICKS INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN STARTING OUT. IT WILL ALSO SLIP WHILE DRIVING ALONG AND THEN KICK BACK INTO GEAR WITH A BANG SOUND. THESE SLIPS SEEM TO OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD( JUST STARTED AND TEMPERATURE GAGE READS AT OR NEAR C). I HAVE TAKEN IT...

Oct 20, 2019 Power Train 20,000 mi

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN VIOLENTLY KICKS INTO FIRST GEAR WHEN STARTING OUT. IT WILL ALSO SLIP WHILE DRIVING ALONG AND THEN KICK BACK INTO GEAR WITH A BANG SOUND. THESE SLIPS SEEM TO OCCUR WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD( JUST STARTED AND TEMPERATURE GAGE READS AT OR NEAR C). I HAVE TAKEN IT...

Oct 15, 2019 Power Train 5,000 mi

DEALER REFLASHED (UPGRADED?) THE COMPUTER DURING AN UNRELATED DOOR LOCK REPAIR. AFTERWARDS, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT LOW SPEED/COASTING, THEN REENGAGES VIOLENTLY. WHEN REQUESTED TO RESTORE THE COMPUTER TO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY PROGRAM, THE DEALER SAID IT CANNOT BE DONE. THERE HAVE BEEN SUBSEQUE...

Oct 15, 2019 Power Train 5,000 mi

DEALER REFLASHED (UPGRADED?) THE COMPUTER DURING AN UNRELATED DOOR LOCK REPAIR. AFTERWARDS, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT LOW SPEED/COASTING, THEN REENGAGES VIOLENTLY. WHEN REQUESTED TO RESTORE THE COMPUTER TO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY PROGRAM, THE DEALER SAID IT CANNOT BE DONE. THERE HAVE BEEN SUBSEQUE...

Oct 14, 2019 Power Train 72,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 7 MONTHS AGO WITH JUST OVER 62K MILES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO FASTER THAN 30 ON THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND TOLD US WE NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND CD AXLE. AFTER RESEARCH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL'S TRANSMISSION. OURS WAS BUILT 3 MONTHS AFTER...

Oct 14, 2019 Power Train 72,000 mi

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 7 MONTHS AGO WITH JUST OVER 62K MILES. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO FASTER THAN 30 ON THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND TOLD US WE NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND CD AXLE. AFTER RESEARCH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL'S TRANSMISSION. OURS WAS BUILT 3 MONTHS AFTER...

Oct 1, 2019 Power Train 107,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS 107K MI AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (SYMPTOMS: UPSHIFTING LAG AND "THUNK" WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AT 15-25MPH). ACCORDING TO DEALER, IT CAN NOT BE RE-BUILT DUE TO DESIGN AND MUST BE REPLACED. CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL-CARED FOR AND DRIVEN LESS THAN 10,000/MI/YR FOR THE LAST 8+...

Oct 1, 2019 Power Train 107,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS 107K MI AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (SYMPTOMS: UPSHIFTING LAG AND "THUNK" WHEN DOWNSHIFTING AT 15-25MPH). ACCORDING TO DEALER, IT CAN NOT BE RE-BUILT DUE TO DESIGN AND MUST BE REPLACED. CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL-CARED FOR AND DRIVEN LESS THAN 10,000/MI/YR FOR THE LAST 8+...

Sep 19, 2019 Steering Crash 104,695 mi

WARNING: WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY (IN MOTION), MY 2010 SANTA FE STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND I DROVE ONTO MY LAWN. VERY SCARY AND THIS WAS WITHOUT WARNING! SIMPLY MEANING, IF THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS THE ISSUE, THERE WOULD BE NOISE AND A GRADUAL FAILURE; HOWEVER, THIS WAS VERY SUDDE...

Sep 19, 2019 Steering Crash 104,695 mi

WARNING: WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO MY DRIVEWAY (IN MOTION), MY 2010 SANTA FE STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND I DROVE ONTO MY LAWN. VERY SCARY AND THIS WAS WITHOUT WARNING! SIMPLY MEANING, IF THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS THE ISSUE, THERE WOULD BE NOISE AND A GRADUAL FAILURE; HOWEVER, THIS WAS VERY SUDDE...

Aug 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE BOUGHT ALL MY PARTS NEW AND MY CAR KEEP SHUTTING OFF WHILE IM DRIVING.ON THE ROAD I CAN BE IN TRAFFIC AND IT SHUTS OFF OR AT THE LIGHT AND IT DO THE SAME THING OR I CAN DRIVE LIKE 10 SECONDS IT SHUTS OFF.

Aug 24, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE BOUGHT ALL MY PARTS NEW AND MY CAR KEEP SHUTTING OFF WHILE IM DRIVING.ON THE ROAD I CAN BE IN TRAFFIC AND IT SHUTS OFF OR AT THE LIGHT AND IT DO THE SAME THING OR I CAN DRIVE LIKE 10 SECONDS IT SHUTS OFF.

Jul 9, 2019 Power Train 121,000 mi

MOSTLY SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR OR BACKING UP , YOU GET A VERY HARD BANG , AS IF YOU HIT SOMETHING. CITY STREET MOSTLY TURNING.

Jul 9, 2019 Power Train 121,000 mi

MOSTLY SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR OR BACKING UP , YOU GET A VERY HARD BANG , AS IF YOU HIT SOMETHING. CITY STREET MOSTLY TURNING.

Jun 12, 2019 Structure 153,000 mi

THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR WORKS OFF AND ON. SOME DAYS IT OPENS AND SOME DAYS IT DOESN'T AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE DOOR HANDLE OR THE DOOR ITSELF. FOR THE PAST MONTH IS HAS TOTALLY GAVE UP ON OPENING AT ALL AND THERE IS STILL NO DAMAGE TO THE HANDLE OR THE DOOR.

Jun 12, 2019 Structure 153,000 mi

THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR WORKS OFF AND ON. SOME DAYS IT OPENS AND SOME DAYS IT DOESN'T AND THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE DOOR HANDLE OR THE DOOR ITSELF. FOR THE PAST MONTH IS HAS TOTALLY GAVE UP ON OPENING AT ALL AND THERE IS STILL NO DAMAGE TO THE HANDLE OR THE DOOR.

Jun 5, 2019 Engine 74,194 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, THE VEHICLE RATTLED AND MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDWEST SUPERSTORE (LOCATED AT 1100 E 30TH AVE, HUTCHINSON,...

Jun 5, 2019 Engine 74,194 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, THE VEHICLE RATTLED AND MADE ABNORMAL NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDWEST SUPERSTORE (LOCATED AT 1100 E 30TH AVE, HUTCHINSON,...

May 28, 2019 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WIESNER HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 1645 INTERSTATE 45 N, CONROE, TX 77304, (936) 523-6300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AXEL AND DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL...

May 28, 2019 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WIESNER HYUNDAI (LOCATED AT 1645 INTERSTATE 45 N, CONROE, TX 77304, (936) 523-6300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AXEL AND DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL...

May 20, 2019 Steering 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NEAR 40 MPH, STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT DURING ACCELERATION.

May 20, 2019 Steering 129,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NEAR 40 MPH, STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT DURING ACCELERATION.

Apr 26, 2019 Engine 89,868 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SPORADICALLY REVVED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD REV TO 40 MPH. ALSO, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEIGH VALLEY HYUNDAI (675 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049, (61...

Apr 26, 2019 Engine 89,868 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE SPORADICALLY REVVED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD REV TO 40 MPH. ALSO, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEIGH VALLEY HYUNDAI (675 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049, (61...

Apr 3, 2019 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR STARTED KNOCKING AND SPUTTERING, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. BOB KING HYUNDAI (1601 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127, (336) 724-2861) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND ADVISED THE CONTACT ...

Apr 3, 2019 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR STARTED KNOCKING AND SPUTTERING, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. BOB KING HYUNDAI (1601 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127, (336) 724-2861) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND ADVISED THE CONTACT ...

Apr 2, 2019 Power Train

SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE TRANSMISSION BANGS HARD WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE SHOP 3 OR 4 TIMES BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY TESTED IT AND IT'S FINE. NOW I'M ALMOST OUT OF MY WARRANTY AND I'M AFRAID THEY TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO GO. I READ THAT I'M NOT THE...

Apr 2, 2019 Power Train

SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE TRANSMISSION BANGS HARD WHEN SHIFTING GEARS OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE SHOP 3 OR 4 TIMES BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY TESTED IT AND IT'S FINE. NOW I'M ALMOST OUT OF MY WARRANTY AND I'M AFRAID THEY TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO GO. I READ THAT I'M NOT THE...

Mar 27, 2019 Suspension

I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, ROTORS CHECKED, AND IT STILL SHAKES LIKE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT'S SCARING ME, I'M HANDICAP, AND I FEEL LIKE MY FRONT END IS GONNA COME APART OR MY CAR IS GONNA FLIP, WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT'S DOING JUST FINE BUT WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON MY ...

Mar 27, 2019 Wheels

I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, ROTORS CHECKED, AND IT STILL SHAKES LIKE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT'S SCARING ME, I'M HANDICAP, AND I FEEL LIKE MY FRONT END IS GONNA COME APART OR MY CAR IS GONNA FLIP, WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT'S DOING JUST FINE BUT WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON MY ...

Mar 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, ROTORS CHECKED, AND IT STILL SHAKES LIKE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT'S SCARING ME, I'M HANDICAP, AND I FEEL LIKE MY FRONT END IS GONNA COME APART OR MY CAR IS GONNA FLIP, WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT'S DOING JUST FINE BUT WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON MY ...

Mar 27, 2019 Suspension

I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, ROTORS CHECKED, AND IT STILL SHAKES LIKE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT'S SCARING ME, I'M HANDICAP, AND I FEEL LIKE MY FRONT END IS GONNA COME APART OR MY CAR IS GONNA FLIP, WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT'S DOING JUST FINE BUT WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON MY ...

Mar 27, 2019 Wheels

I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, ROTORS CHECKED, AND IT STILL SHAKES LIKE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT'S SCARING ME, I'M HANDICAP, AND I FEEL LIKE MY FRONT END IS GONNA COME APART OR MY CAR IS GONNA FLIP, WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT'S DOING JUST FINE BUT WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON MY ...

Mar 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, ROTORS CHECKED, AND IT STILL SHAKES LIKE SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, AND IT'S SCARING ME, I'M HANDICAP, AND I FEEL LIKE MY FRONT END IS GONNA COME APART OR MY CAR IS GONNA FLIP, WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT'S DOING JUST FINE BUT WHEN I GO TO PRESS ON MY ...

Dec 29, 2018 Steering 128,000 mi

TIE ROD AND FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN TURNING IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND . I'VE HAD TO GET SUSPENSION AND TOE ROAD CHANGED 3 TIMES WITHIN 6 MONTHS

Dec 29, 2018 Suspension 128,000 mi

TIE ROD AND FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN TURNING IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND . I'VE HAD TO GET SUSPENSION AND TOE ROAD CHANGED 3 TIMES WITHIN 6 MONTHS

Dec 29, 2018 Steering 128,000 mi

TIE ROD AND FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN TURNING IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND . I'VE HAD TO GET SUSPENSION AND TOE ROAD CHANGED 3 TIMES WITHIN 6 MONTHS

Dec 29, 2018 Suspension 128,000 mi

TIE ROD AND FRONT SUSPENSION. WHEN TURNING IT MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND . I'VE HAD TO GET SUSPENSION AND TOE ROAD CHANGED 3 TIMES WITHIN 6 MONTHS

Dec 13, 2018 Power Train 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE UTIL. I BELIEVE I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY "ALL WHEEL DRIVE COUPLER". MY WIFE USES THIS VEHICLE. CURRENTLY WE ARE EXPERIENCING LOUD BANGS THAT FEEL LIKE WE ARE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. IT IS IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I INVESTIGATED ...

Dec 13, 2018 Power Train 95,000 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE UTIL. I BELIEVE I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY "ALL WHEEL DRIVE COUPLER". MY WIFE USES THIS VEHICLE. CURRENTLY WE ARE EXPERIENCING LOUD BANGS THAT FEEL LIKE WE ARE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. IT IS IN THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I INVESTIGATED ...

Nov 30, 2018 Engine 70,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED AND ROD KNOCKING STARTED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY

Nov 30, 2018 Engine 70,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED AND ROD KNOCKING STARTED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY

Nov 29, 2018 Power Train 87,200 mi

CAR WOULD NOT GO OUT OF NEUTRAL. SNOW. ESC AND AWD LIGHTS ON.

Nov 29, 2018 Power Train 87,200 mi

CAR WOULD NOT GO OUT OF NEUTRAL. SNOW. ESC AND AWD LIGHTS ON.

Nov 1, 2018 Power Train 123,000 mi

DRIVING SANTA FE AT 55MPH AND IT SLOWED TO A STOP. TRANSMISION WAS OUT OF GEAR AND WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE. CAN NOT DRIVE VEHICLE NOW AS IT WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR

Nov 1, 2018 Power Train 123,000 mi

DRIVING SANTA FE AT 55MPH AND IT SLOWED TO A STOP. TRANSMISION WAS OUT OF GEAR AND WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE. CAN NOT DRIVE VEHICLE NOW AS IT WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR

Oct 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STARTER FAILED PERIODICALLY. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH PAINT ON THE NEGATIVE CONNECTOR TO THE ENGINE FROM BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DR...

Oct 24, 2018 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STARTER FAILED PERIODICALLY. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH PAINT ON THE NEGATIVE CONNECTOR TO THE ENGINE FROM BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DR...

Oct 16, 2018 Structure 65,000 mi

IN 2013 THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM WAS REPLACED (WARRANTY). IN OCTOBER 2018, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM WAS REPLACED, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM WAS REPLACED. COULD NOT OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.

Oct 16, 2018 Structure 65,000 mi

IN 2013 THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM WAS REPLACED (WARRANTY). IN OCTOBER 2018, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM WAS REPLACED, AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR ACTUATOR MECHANISM WAS REPLACED. COULD NOT OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.

Oct 3, 2018 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PRIDE HYUNDAI AUTO SALES & SERVICE INC (680 HWY 6 W, BATESVILLE, MS 38606, 662-563-5464) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Oct 3, 2018 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PRIDE HYUNDAI AUTO SALES & SERVICE INC (680 HWY 6 W, BATESVILLE, MS 38606, 662-563-5464) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REP...

Sep 5, 2018 Power Train 94,235 mi

TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFTS DOWN WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO GET KILLED BY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. CONSTANT SLIPPAGE BETWEEN GEARS WHILE MOVING, CAUSING LOUD HARD BANGING NOISES.

Sep 5, 2018 Power Train 94,235 mi

TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFTS DOWN WHEN TRYING TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO GET KILLED BY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. CONSTANT SLIPPAGE BETWEEN GEARS WHILE MOVING, CAUSING LOUD HARD BANGING NOISES.

Jun 23, 2018 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK WHEN SHUTTING THE DOOR THERE FOR YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WITH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. YOU NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE AND LOCK THE DOOR BEFORE YOU SHUT IT OR IT WILL NOT STAY SHUT.

Jun 23, 2018 Structure

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LOCK WHEN SHUTTING THE DOOR THERE FOR YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR WITH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. YOU NEED TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE AND LOCK THE DOOR BEFORE YOU SHUT IT OR IT WILL NOT STAY SHUT.

Jun 21, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 100,000 mi

ON 6/17/2018 @ APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM WHILE DRIVING MY SANTA FE, I BEGAN TO HAVE SURGING POWER. I ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT COULD NOT. I WOULD SLOW DOWN ONLY TO SPEED RIGHT BACK UP AS IF I HAD PUSHED THE RESUME BUTTON, I HAD NOT. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL HOWEVER MY GEER SH...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 100,000 mi

ON 6/17/2018 @ APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM WHILE DRIVING MY SANTA FE, I BEGAN TO HAVE SURGING POWER. I ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT COULD NOT. I WOULD SLOW DOWN ONLY TO SPEED RIGHT BACK UP AS IF I HAD PUSHED THE RESUME BUTTON, I HAD NOT. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL HOWEVER MY GEER SH...

Jun 21, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 100,000 mi

ON 6/17/2018 @ APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM WHILE DRIVING MY SANTA FE, I BEGAN TO HAVE SURGING POWER. I ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT COULD NOT. I WOULD SLOW DOWN ONLY TO SPEED RIGHT BACK UP AS IF I HAD PUSHED THE RESUME BUTTON, I HAD NOT. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL HOWEVER MY GEER SH...

Jun 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 100,000 mi

ON 6/17/2018 @ APPROXIMATELY 5:00PM WHILE DRIVING MY SANTA FE, I BEGAN TO HAVE SURGING POWER. I ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT COULD NOT. I WOULD SLOW DOWN ONLY TO SPEED RIGHT BACK UP AS IF I HAD PUSHED THE RESUME BUTTON, I HAD NOT. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL HOWEVER MY GEER SH...

Jun 9, 2018 Power Train 20,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES AND HAS NO FORWARD MOTION FOR PERHAPS 2-3 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AFTER SLOWING DOWN AND THEN ACCELARATING, THEN BACKING OFF AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE RISK IS THAT YOU CAN NOT MOVE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY O...

Jun 9, 2018 Power Train 20,000 mi

VEHICLE HESITATES AND HAS NO FORWARD MOTION FOR PERHAPS 2-3 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AFTER SLOWING DOWN AND THEN ACCELARATING, THEN BACKING OFF AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES OVER THE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE RISK IS THAT YOU CAN NOT MOVE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY O...

May 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

CAR RANDOMLY STALLS AND SLOWS DOWN TO A CRAWL UNDER ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN GOING UPHILL, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST NORMAL DRIVING. IT IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT HAS HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 2-3 YEARS. DEALER IS CLUELESS.

May 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

CAR RANDOMLY STALLS AND SLOWS DOWN TO A CRAWL UNDER ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN GOING UPHILL, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. SOMETIMES IT'S JUST NORMAL DRIVING. IT IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT HAS HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 2-3 YEARS. DEALER IS CLUELESS.

Apr 23, 2018 Electrical System

SMOKE COMING FROM TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Apr 23, 2018 Electrical System

SMOKE COMING FROM TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Apr 6, 2018 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AWD 3.5L, WITH APPROX. 60,000 MILES, WAS MAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS OR ROUGH TERRAIN. A LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE END LINKS GOING FROM THE STRUTS TO THE STABILIZING BAR. TWO SHOCKS WERE LEAKING SO I HAD THE STRUTS (FRONT) ...

Apr 6, 2018 Suspension 50,000 mi

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AWD 3.5L, WITH APPROX. 60,000 MILES, WAS MAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS OR ROUGH TERRAIN. A LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE END LINKS GOING FROM THE STRUTS TO THE STABILIZING BAR. TWO SHOCKS WERE LEAKING SO I HAD THE STRUTS (FRONT) ...

Apr 6, 2018 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AWD 3.5L, WITH APPROX. 60,000 MILES, WAS MAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS OR ROUGH TERRAIN. A LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE END LINKS GOING FROM THE STRUTS TO THE STABILIZING BAR. TWO SHOCKS WERE LEAKING SO I HAD THE STRUTS (FRONT) ...

Apr 6, 2018 Suspension 50,000 mi

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AWD 3.5L, WITH APPROX. 60,000 MILES, WAS MAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS OR ROUGH TERRAIN. A LOCAL DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS MOST LIKELY THE END LINKS GOING FROM THE STRUTS TO THE STABILIZING BAR. TWO SHOCKS WERE LEAKING SO I HAD THE STRUTS (FRONT) ...

Mar 22, 2018 Parking Brake Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS STANDING WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPEN AND HEARD A THUMP SOUND. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTA...

Mar 22, 2018 Parking Brake Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS STANDING WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR OPEN AND HEARD A THUMP SOUND. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTA...

Jan 23, 2018 Power Train 152,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK, BUT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP...

Jan 23, 2018 Power Train 152,801 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK, BUT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP...

Dec 19, 2017 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO FAIL TO SHIFT GEARS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONE...

Dec 19, 2017 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPEARED TO FAIL TO SHIFT GEARS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONE...

Sep 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

BROKEN INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET NHTSA REFERENCE #10054172 TSB REFERENCE #TSB-12-AT-022-1SB

Sep 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 58,000 mi

BROKEN INHIBITOR SWITCH BRACKET NHTSA REFERENCE #10054172 TSB REFERENCE #TSB-12-AT-022-1SB

Aug 29, 2017 Power Train 55,000 mi

IT LOOKS LIKE THE SANTA FE 2010 HAD A RECALL FOR THEIR TRANSMISSIONS FOR SOME OF THE VINS. PERHAPS THEY SHOULD EXPAND THE RECALL TO OTHER VINS AS MY CAR HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT AND THERE ARE SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE. IT HAS BEEN USED LIGHTLY AND NEVER USED TO TOW ANYTHING. I A...

Aug 29, 2017 Power Train 55,000 mi

IT LOOKS LIKE THE SANTA FE 2010 HAD A RECALL FOR THEIR TRANSMISSIONS FOR SOME OF THE VINS. PERHAPS THEY SHOULD EXPAND THE RECALL TO OTHER VINS AS MY CAR HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT AND THERE ARE SIGNS THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE. IT HAS BEEN USED LIGHTLY AND NEVER USED TO TOW ANYTHING. I A...

Jun 30, 2017 Engine 52,000 mi

THE ENGINE WAS GONE ON MY CAR

Jun 30, 2017 Engine 52,000 mi

THE ENGINE WAS GONE ON MY CAR

Jun 8, 2017 Engine 98,543 mi

AS I AM DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MY ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING SIGN.. VERY DANGEROUS LUCKILY I WASN'T HIT.. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WENT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS JUST THE BATTERY AND NOBODY CAN ...

Jun 8, 2017 Engine 98,543 mi

AS I AM DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MY ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING SIGN.. VERY DANGEROUS LUCKILY I WASN'T HIT.. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WENT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS JUST THE BATTERY AND NOBODY CAN ...

May 21, 2017 Power Train 89,897 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY AFTER A FULL STOP (AT A STOPLIGHT EX.) , THE CAR ACTS AS IF THE GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN FULLY DEPRESSED OR "PUNCHED" HARD. THIS CAUSES THE TIRES TO SPIN OUT OR BURN RUBBER.

May 21, 2017 Power Train 89,897 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING LIGHTLY AFTER A FULL STOP (AT A STOPLIGHT EX.) , THE CAR ACTS AS IF THE GAS PEDAL HAS BEEN FULLY DEPRESSED OR "PUNCHED" HARD. THIS CAUSES THE TIRES TO SPIN OUT OR BURN RUBBER.

May 12, 2017 Engine 89,894 mi

WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK, THE ENGINE CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, BUT IT TOOK 3 STARTS TO GET THE ENGINE TO TURN OVER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE DRIVES LIKE IT IS HESITATING. I'VE HAD ALL FACTORY MAINTENANCE DONE AND DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. JUST HIT 90...

May 12, 2017 Unknown Or Other 89,894 mi

WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK, THE ENGINE CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, BUT IT TOOK 3 STARTS TO GET THE ENGINE TO TURN OVER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE DRIVES LIKE IT IS HESITATING. I'VE HAD ALL FACTORY MAINTENANCE DONE AND DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. JUST HIT 90...

May 12, 2017 Engine 89,894 mi

WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK, THE ENGINE CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, BUT IT TOOK 3 STARTS TO GET THE ENGINE TO TURN OVER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE DRIVES LIKE IT IS HESITATING. I'VE HAD ALL FACTORY MAINTENANCE DONE AND DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. JUST HIT 90...

May 12, 2017 Unknown Or Other 89,894 mi

WHILE DRIVING LAST WEEK, THE ENGINE CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, BUT IT TOOK 3 STARTS TO GET THE ENGINE TO TURN OVER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE DRIVES LIKE IT IS HESITATING. I'VE HAD ALL FACTORY MAINTENANCE DONE AND DEALER CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. JUST HIT 90...

Apr 15, 2017 Electrical System 150,000 mi

ENGINE STALL DURING STATIONARY CRANKING AND DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AFTER SHAKING NOISE HEARD. RELATED TO RECALL 49.

Apr 15, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

ENGINE STALL DURING STATIONARY CRANKING AND DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AFTER SHAKING NOISE HEARD. RELATED TO RECALL 49.

Apr 15, 2017 Electrical System 150,000 mi

ENGINE STALL DURING STATIONARY CRANKING AND DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AFTER SHAKING NOISE HEARD. RELATED TO RECALL 49.

Apr 15, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

ENGINE STALL DURING STATIONARY CRANKING AND DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AFTER SHAKING NOISE HEARD. RELATED TO RECALL 49.

Apr 4, 2017 Electrical System 117,776 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL "CLICKING NOISE" STARTED WORKING CONTINUOUSLY AND INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND THE ASSOCIATED LIGHTS ON THE PANEL. ELECTRICAL SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN FROM THE AREA NEAR THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR HANDLE. I REMOVED THE 10 AMP FUS...

Apr 4, 2017 Electrical System 117,776 mi

THE TURN SIGNAL "CLICKING NOISE" STARTED WORKING CONTINUOUSLY AND INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND THE ASSOCIATED LIGHTS ON THE PANEL. ELECTRICAL SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING COLUMN FROM THE AREA NEAR THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR HANDLE. I REMOVED THE 10 AMP FUS...

Mar 17, 2017 Suspension 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING OVER A SET OF WELL KEPT RAILROAD TRACKS AT A LOW SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED MY DRIVERS FRONT SPRING BROKE. THIS ALSO DESTROYED MY TIRE FROM THE CAR BASICALLY COLLAPSING ONTO IT WHILE I DROVE TO A PLACE I COULD SAFELY PARK. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO SEE MY CAR...

Mar 17, 2017 Suspension 90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING OVER A SET OF WELL KEPT RAILROAD TRACKS AT A LOW SPEED WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG. I SUBSEQUENTLY DISCOVERED MY DRIVERS FRONT SPRING BROKE. THIS ALSO DESTROYED MY TIRE FROM THE CAR BASICALLY COLLAPSING ONTO IT WHILE I DROVE TO A PLACE I COULD SAFELY PARK. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO SEE MY CAR...

Mar 7, 2017 Engine 93,827 mi

ORIGINAL NHTSA REPORT #10621330. ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURNS. SEVERAL OCCURRENCES IN 2010, SEP 2014, JAN 2015, SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL IN MAY 2015. ANOTHER OCCURRENCE IN JUNE 2015. NOW TODAY, MARCH 7, 2017 IT SHUT DOWN AGAIN WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURN. PUT CAR IN PARK AND E...

Mar 7, 2017 Engine 93,827 mi

ORIGINAL NHTSA REPORT #10621330. ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURNS. SEVERAL OCCURRENCES IN 2010, SEP 2014, JAN 2015, SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED UNDER RECALL IN MAY 2015. ANOTHER OCCURRENCE IN JUNE 2015. NOW TODAY, MARCH 7, 2017 IT SHUT DOWN AGAIN WHILE MAKING RIGHT TURN. PUT CAR IN PARK AND E...

Feb 9, 2017 Engine 150 mi

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY - THE TEMPERATURE OUTDOORS HAS TO BE COOL AND DAMP. SAFETY RISK FOR KIDS AND MYSELF TO HAVE ENGINE STALL. LIGHTS GO OUT AND CRUISE IF ON KICKS OFF. ENGINE WILL RESTART ITSELF, BUT AFTER IT HAPPENS - ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON UNLESS I ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE STAL...

Feb 9, 2017 Engine 150 mi

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY - THE TEMPERATURE OUTDOORS HAS TO BE COOL AND DAMP. SAFETY RISK FOR KIDS AND MYSELF TO HAVE ENGINE STALL. LIGHTS GO OUT AND CRUISE IF ON KICKS OFF. ENGINE WILL RESTART ITSELF, BUT AFTER IT HAPPENS - ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON UNLESS I ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE STAL...

Jan 3, 2017 Exterior Lighting 53,000 mi

THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT # 10938417 NOW, THE DRL WILL NOT TURN ON AS STATED IN THE PRII0OR COMPLAINT, HYUNDAI SAYS THERE IS A SENSOR IJ THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BUT BOTH THE SENSOR OR REAR VIEW MIRROR ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE RENDERING THE DRL'S AS USELESS AND COULD SUBJEC...

Jan 3, 2017 Exterior Lighting 53,000 mi

THIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO COMPLAINT # 10938417 NOW, THE DRL WILL NOT TURN ON AS STATED IN THE PRII0OR COMPLAINT, HYUNDAI SAYS THERE IS A SENSOR IJ THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BUT BOTH THE SENSOR OR REAR VIEW MIRROR ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE RENDERING THE DRL'S AS USELESS AND COULD SUBJEC...

Dec 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 20,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HOUSINGS (2) HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROAD. THIS NOT A CASE OF THE HOUSINGS YELLOWING BUT RATHER THE HOUSING MATERIAL HAS DEVELOPED FRACTURES AND IS CRUMBLING ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. THERE IS NO METHOD TO CORRECT THIS FR...

Dec 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HOUSINGS (2) HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROAD. THIS NOT A CASE OF THE HOUSINGS YELLOWING BUT RATHER THE HOUSING MATERIAL HAS DEVELOPED FRACTURES AND IS CRUMBLING ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. THERE IS NO METHOD TO CORRECT THIS FR...

Dec 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 20,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HOUSINGS (2) HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROAD. THIS NOT A CASE OF THE HOUSINGS YELLOWING BUT RATHER THE HOUSING MATERIAL HAS DEVELOPED FRACTURES AND IS CRUMBLING ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. THERE IS NO METHOD TO CORRECT THIS FR...

Dec 30, 2016 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HOUSINGS (2) HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAIL TO PROPERLY LIGHT THE ROAD. THIS NOT A CASE OF THE HOUSINGS YELLOWING BUT RATHER THE HOUSING MATERIAL HAS DEVELOPED FRACTURES AND IS CRUMBLING ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. THERE IS NO METHOD TO CORRECT THIS FR...

Dec 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF... HYUNDAI SAY THERE IS A SENSOR IN REAR VIEW MIRROR........ BUT ... ....SENSOR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.. AND ....REAR VIEW MIRROR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE EITHER.. RESULTING IN THE LIGHTS BEING ON ALL THE TIME...........SOLUTIONS NEEDED...... .........

Dec 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 52,000 mi

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF... HYUNDAI SAY THERE IS A SENSOR IN REAR VIEW MIRROR........ BUT ... ....SENSOR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.. AND ....REAR VIEW MIRROR IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE EITHER.. RESULTING IN THE LIGHTS BEING ON ALL THE TIME...........SOLUTIONS NEEDED...... .........

Dec 13, 2016 Structure 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ONE MORNING, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER DOOR JUST OPENED ON ITS OWN. WE COULD NOT GET IT TO LATCH AT ALL. I HAD TO RIDE HOLDING THE DOOR CLOSED UNTIL WE COULD GET HOME TO GET BUNGEE CORDS TO HOLD IT CLOSED. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY STREET JUST GOING STRAIGHT. AND AGAIN WHEN WE TURN...

Dec 13, 2016 Structure 70,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ONE MORNING, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER DOOR JUST OPENED ON ITS OWN. WE COULD NOT GET IT TO LATCH AT ALL. I HAD TO RIDE HOLDING THE DOOR CLOSED UNTIL WE COULD GET HOME TO GET BUNGEE CORDS TO HOLD IT CLOSED. THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY CITY STREET JUST GOING STRAIGHT. AND AGAIN WHEN WE TURN...

Nov 15, 2016 Engine 99,000 mi

(1)ON 11/01/2016 MY WIFE HEADING TO WORK EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO PULLOVER TO A SAFE SPOT TO RESTART ENGINE. (2) 0N 11/12/2016 WE WERE HEADED TO THE STORE STOPPED AT LIGHT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE IN DRIVE THAT WAS SECOND INCIDENT THA...

Nov 15, 2016 Engine 99,000 mi

(1)ON 11/01/2016 MY WIFE HEADING TO WORK EXPERIENCED THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO PULLOVER TO A SAFE SPOT TO RESTART ENGINE. (2) 0N 11/12/2016 WE WERE HEADED TO THE STORE STOPPED AT LIGHT THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE IN DRIVE THAT WAS SECOND INCIDENT THA...

Oct 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK TO DEALER, THEY CHECK CODES AND SAID THAT VCM UNIT IS GOING BAD. CAR HAS 54,000 MILES WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS. TECH SAID THAT CODE LIGHT COULD BE RESET BUT IF UNIT FAILS CAR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SLOW FROM WHAT EVER SPEED YOU WERE DOING RIGHT DOWN TO ABOUT 5-10 MPH

Oct 26, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND TOOK TO DEALER, THEY CHECK CODES AND SAID THAT VCM UNIT IS GOING BAD. CAR HAS 54,000 MILES WE ARE ORIGINAL OWNERS. TECH SAID THAT CODE LIGHT COULD BE RESET BUT IF UNIT FAILS CAR WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SLOW FROM WHAT EVER SPEED YOU WERE DOING RIGHT DOWN TO ABOUT 5-10 MPH

Oct 15, 2016 Engine 90,300 mi

OIL PUMP FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES CAUSING MOTOR TO BE REPLACED. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE MOTORS TO REPLACE THE ONE IN MY CAR.

Oct 15, 2016 Engine 90,300 mi

OIL PUMP FAILURE AT 90,000 MILES CAUSING MOTOR TO BE REPLACED. HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE MOTORS TO REPLACE THE ONE IN MY CAR.

Sep 16, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A RECALL CAMPAIGN 110 TO REPLACE A STOP LAMP SWITCH IN JUNE 2013. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND PARK SOMETIMES. THE CAR WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING AREA AND HAD TO BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO GET A NEW SWITCH. I WANT HYUNDAI T...

Sep 16, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 43,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A RECALL CAMPAIGN 110 TO REPLACE A STOP LAMP SWITCH IN JUNE 2013. I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE SWITCH AGAIN BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND PARK SOMETIMES. THE CAR WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING AREA AND HAD TO BE BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO GET A NEW SWITCH. I WANT HYUNDAI T...

Sep 12, 2016 Power Train 71,000 mi

IN 2011, 1000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION THROUGH DEALER SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED BELOW. NOW 2016 HAVING TO REPLACE ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN YOU LET UP ON GAS OR WHEN YOU WOULD INITIALLY PUT IN REVERSE. WHEN IN PARK IT CONSTANTLY WOULD BE STUCK IN PARK AND COULD NOT SHIFT...

Sep 12, 2016 Power Train 71,000 mi

IN 2011, 1000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION THROUGH DEALER SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED BELOW. NOW 2016 HAVING TO REPLACE ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN YOU LET UP ON GAS OR WHEN YOU WOULD INITIALLY PUT IN REVERSE. WHEN IN PARK IT CONSTANTLY WOULD BE STUCK IN PARK AND COULD NOT SHIFT...

Sep 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 61,300 mi

PEARL WHITE PAINT FLAKING OFF. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS CAUSED BY ROCK CHIPS, HOWEVER IT IS EXTREMELY APPARENT THAT THE PAINT IS SIMPLY FLAKING OFF. MOST FLAKING IS QUITE SMALL AT THE MOMENT, HOWEVER TODAY NOTICED A LARGER AREA OVER THE WINDSHIELD. NO ACCIDENTS.

Sep 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 61,300 mi

PEARL WHITE PAINT FLAKING OFF. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS CAUSED BY ROCK CHIPS, HOWEVER IT IS EXTREMELY APPARENT THAT THE PAINT IS SIMPLY FLAKING OFF. MOST FLAKING IS QUITE SMALL AT THE MOMENT, HOWEVER TODAY NOTICED A LARGER AREA OVER THE WINDSHIELD. NO ACCIDENTS.

Aug 30, 2016 Electrical System 59,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR DOOR (RIGHT REAR) LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM FAILURE. DOOR IS LOCKED AND **CANNOT BE UNLOCKED OR OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CAR**, WHETHER BY MANUAL OR KEY FOB METHOD. MANUAL DOOR LOCK BUTTON (ON RIGHT REAR DOOR) INSIDE CAR DIFFICULT TO ACTUATE, DOOR HANDLE ACTUATION (CABLE?) SEEM...

Aug 30, 2016 Electrical System 59,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR DOOR (RIGHT REAR) LOCK ACTUATOR MECHANISM FAILURE. DOOR IS LOCKED AND **CANNOT BE UNLOCKED OR OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE CAR**, WHETHER BY MANUAL OR KEY FOB METHOD. MANUAL DOOR LOCK BUTTON (ON RIGHT REAR DOOR) INSIDE CAR DIFFICULT TO ACTUATE, DOOR HANDLE ACTUATION (CABLE?) SEEM...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 78,000 mi

ONLY 80000 ORIG MILES . HAVE TO FINANCE & PAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. PUT IT IN DRIVE IT BANGS NOW STARTING TO DO IT WHEN PUTTING IT IN REVERSE . COST 3000.00 TO FIX DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT . I KNOW IF OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM . HEARD NOW THEY ARE OFFERING 2000 .0...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 78,000 mi

ONLY 80000 ORIG MILES . HAVE TO FINANCE & PAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. PUT IT IN DRIVE IT BANGS NOW STARTING TO DO IT WHEN PUTTING IT IN REVERSE . COST 3000.00 TO FIX DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT . I KNOW IF OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM . HEARD NOW THEY ARE OFFERING 2000 .0...

Aug 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WHITE PEARL PAINT STARTED PEELING 3 YEARS AGO AND HAS ACCELERATED RAPIDLY IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I HAVE 2 LARGE SPOTS ON THE HOOD GETTING BIGGER EVERY DAY, LIFTING ON THE DOOR HANDLES SEVERAL SPOTS ON THE SIDE PANELS AND NOW A VERY LARGE PATCH OVER THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A...

Aug 12, 2016 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WHITE PEARL PAINT STARTED PEELING 3 YEARS AGO AND HAS ACCELERATED RAPIDLY IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I HAVE 2 LARGE SPOTS ON THE HOOD GETTING BIGGER EVERY DAY, LIFTING ON THE DOOR HANDLES SEVERAL SPOTS ON THE SIDE PANELS AND NOW A VERY LARGE PATCH OVER THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A...

Aug 11, 2016 Power Train 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP FROM 25 MPH, A KNOCKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO GO INTO THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION AND THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND...

Aug 11, 2016 Suspension 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP FROM 25 MPH, A KNOCKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO GO INTO THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION AND THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND...

Aug 11, 2016 Power Train 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP FROM 25 MPH, A KNOCKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO GO INTO THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION AND THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND...

Aug 11, 2016 Suspension 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP FROM 25 MPH, A KNOCKING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO GO INTO THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION AND THE ENGINE FELT AS IF IT HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IND...

Jul 28, 2016 Power Train 77,883 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Jul 28, 2016 Power Train 84,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THERE WAS A HESITATION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PRODUCE A FAULT C...

Jul 28, 2016 Power Train 77,883 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Jul 28, 2016 Power Train 84,999 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THERE WAS A HESITATION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PRODUCE A FAULT C...

Jul 26, 2016 Suspension 60,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN AT 60000 MILES. PRIOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN 926 - SPRING PROTECTOR INSTALLATION HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT 8600 MILES. THE BROKEN SPRING WAS FIRST NOTICED AFTER EXPERIENCING LOW FREQUENCY RATTLING NOISE WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS.

Jul 26, 2016 Suspension 60,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING HAS BROKEN AT 60000 MILES. PRIOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN 926 - SPRING PROTECTOR INSTALLATION HAD BEEN PERFORMED AT 8600 MILES. THE BROKEN SPRING WAS FIRST NOTICED AFTER EXPERIENCING LOW FREQUENCY RATTLING NOISE WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS.

May 31, 2016 Visibility 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE ROAD SIDE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUNROOF WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M...

May 31, 2016 Visibility 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD EXPLOSIVE SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE ROAD SIDE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUNROOF WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M...

May 26, 2016 Engine 125,000 mi

THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THEY HAVE IN THEIR 2.4L ENGINE THAT WAS RECALLED. 470,000 OF THEM. NOW THEY WON'T FIX MY ENGINE.

May 26, 2016 Engine 125,000 mi

THE ENGINE THREW A ROD AND IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM THEY HAVE IN THEIR 2.4L ENGINE THAT WAS RECALLED. 470,000 OF THEM. NOW THEY WON'T FIX MY ENGINE.

May 10, 2016 Air Bags 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 40K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 63K MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIO DISPLAY, SPEAKER, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS, STARTER AND A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALSO COMING OFF ALL THE DOOR HANDLES AND IT IS FADING THE PAINT. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI AN...

May 10, 2016 Structure 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 40K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 63K MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIO DISPLAY, SPEAKER, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS, STARTER AND A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALSO COMING OFF ALL THE DOOR HANDLES AND IT IS FADING THE PAINT. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI AN...

May 10, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 40K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 63K MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIO DISPLAY, SPEAKER, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS, STARTER AND A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALSO COMING OFF ALL THE DOOR HANDLES AND IT IS FADING THE PAINT. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI AN...

May 10, 2016 Air Bags 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 40K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 63K MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIO DISPLAY, SPEAKER, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS, STARTER AND A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALSO COMING OFF ALL THE DOOR HANDLES AND IT IS FADING THE PAINT. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI AN...

May 10, 2016 Structure 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 40K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 63K MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIO DISPLAY, SPEAKER, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS, STARTER AND A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALSO COMING OFF ALL THE DOOR HANDLES AND IT IS FADING THE PAINT. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI AN...

May 10, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 40K MILES ON IT AND IT NOW HAS 63K MILES. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT, I HAVE REPLACED THE RADIO DISPLAY, SPEAKER, DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CONTROLS, STARTER AND A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS. THE CLEAR COAT IS ALSO COMING OFF ALL THE DOOR HANDLES AND IT IS FADING THE PAINT. I NOTIFIED HYUNDAI AN...

May 4, 2016 Engine 78,000 mi

1. STARTER GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER SHIP AND WAS TOLD MANY OF THESE CARS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. 2. WHEN RAINING AND DRIVING DOWN CITY STREETS, OR HIGHWAY MY CAR WILL TRY TO STALL OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN IT WILL LOSE STEERING, RPMS WILL FLUCTUATE. WHEN CHECKED ...

May 4, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

1. STARTER GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER SHIP AND WAS TOLD MANY OF THESE CARS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. 2. WHEN RAINING AND DRIVING DOWN CITY STREETS, OR HIGHWAY MY CAR WILL TRY TO STALL OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN IT WILL LOSE STEERING, RPMS WILL FLUCTUATE. WHEN CHECKED ...

May 4, 2016 Engine 78,000 mi

1. STARTER GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER SHIP AND WAS TOLD MANY OF THESE CARS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. 2. WHEN RAINING AND DRIVING DOWN CITY STREETS, OR HIGHWAY MY CAR WILL TRY TO STALL OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN IT WILL LOSE STEERING, RPMS WILL FLUCTUATE. WHEN CHECKED ...

May 4, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 78,000 mi

1. STARTER GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALER SHIP AND WAS TOLD MANY OF THESE CARS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. 2. WHEN RAINING AND DRIVING DOWN CITY STREETS, OR HIGHWAY MY CAR WILL TRY TO STALL OUT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THEN IT WILL LOSE STEERING, RPMS WILL FLUCTUATE. WHEN CHECKED ...

Mar 2, 2016 Power Train 200 mi

PURCHASED NEW A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SE. THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURS RANDOMLY EVERY FEW DAYS IS WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY AT AROUND 20-30 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR EFFECTIVELY PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND, AND THEN WILL HARD SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR MAKING A L...

Mar 2, 2016 Power Train 200 mi

PURCHASED NEW A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SE. THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURS RANDOMLY EVERY FEW DAYS IS WHEN ACCELERATING SLOWLY AT AROUND 20-30 MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR EFFECTIVELY PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND, AND THEN WILL HARD SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR MAKING A L...

Feb 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

FUEL SENSOR / GAUGE NOT WORKING I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO OUR HYUNDAI , THEY ARE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND STATED NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE FUEL USUALLY SHOWS EMPTY OR 1/2 TANK. ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MASKS ANY OTHER ISSUES WE MAY HAVE. I HAVE ALSO TAKE THIS TO OTHER MECHANICS WHO KNOW OF TH...

Feb 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

FUEL SENSOR / GAUGE NOT WORKING I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO OUR HYUNDAI , THEY ARE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND STATED NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THE FUEL USUALLY SHOWS EMPTY OR 1/2 TANK. ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, MASKS ANY OTHER ISSUES WE MAY HAVE. I HAVE ALSO TAKE THIS TO OTHER MECHANICS WHO KNOW OF TH...

Feb 17, 2016 Power Train

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW: TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VIOLENTLY WHEN COLD ALSO MISSES GEARS WHEN UP/DOWN SHIFTING. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES STARTING WHEN IT ONLY HAD 3,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, TH...

Feb 17, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND I WAS REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED $14,000 IN DAMAGE WITH A BENT FRAME. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS NOW DIMINISHED DRASTICALLY AND IT IS REPORTED IN CAR FAX REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY BRAKE...

Feb 17, 2016 Electrical System Crash 30,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND I WAS REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED $14,000 IN DAMAGE WITH A BENT FRAME. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS NOW DIMINISHED DRASTICALLY AND IT IS REPORTED IN CAR FAX REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY BRAKE...

Feb 17, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash 30,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND I WAS REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED $14,000 IN DAMAGE WITH A BENT FRAME. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS NOW DIMINISHED DRASTICALLY AND IT IS REPORTED IN CAR FAX REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY BRAKE...

Feb 17, 2016 Power Train

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW: TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VIOLENTLY WHEN COLD ALSO MISSES GEARS WHEN UP/DOWN SHIFTING. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES STARTING WHEN IT ONLY HAD 3,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP, TH...

Feb 17, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 30,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND I WAS REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED $14,000 IN DAMAGE WITH A BENT FRAME. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS NOW DIMINISHED DRASTICALLY AND IT IS REPORTED IN CAR FAX REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY BRAKE...

Feb 17, 2016 Electrical System Crash 30,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND I WAS REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED $14,000 IN DAMAGE WITH A BENT FRAME. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS NOW DIMINISHED DRASTICALLY AND IT IS REPORTED IN CAR FAX REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY BRAKE...

Feb 17, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash 30,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED AND I WAS REAR ENDED @ 65 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED $14,000 IN DAMAGE WITH A BENT FRAME. THE VALUE OF MY VEHICLE IS NOW DIMINISHED DRASTICALLY AND IT IS REPORTED IN CAR FAX REPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY BRAKE...

Feb 13, 2016 Air Bags 86,064 mi

DASHBOARD SEAT BELT LIGHT DIDN'T GO OFF AFTER NORMAL START UP. DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETED AT LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. DETERMINED IT WAS A FAULTY AIR BAG MODULE. MECHANIC PURCHASED MODULE FROM LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER. DEALER PARTS EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD MODULE PURCHASED THAT WEEK.

Feb 13, 2016 Air Bags 86,064 mi

DASHBOARD SEAT BELT LIGHT DIDN'T GO OFF AFTER NORMAL START UP. DIAGNOSTIC COMPLETED AT LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. DETERMINED IT WAS A FAULTY AIR BAG MODULE. MECHANIC PURCHASED MODULE FROM LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER. DEALER PARTS EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD MODULE PURCHASED THAT WEEK.

Feb 10, 2016 Air Bags 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE AIR BAGS SENSOR. WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF RESETTING THE AIR BAG SENSOR, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR ...

Feb 10, 2016 Air Bags 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE AIR BAGS SENSOR. WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF RESETTING THE AIR BAG SENSOR, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR ...

Jan 28, 2016 Structure 196,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES AND THE CLAMPS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, AN ABNORMAL THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE FAILU...

Jan 28, 2016 Structure 196,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS RECALL WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES AND THE CLAMPS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, AN ABNORMAL THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE FAILU...

Oct 2, 2015 Power Train 145,000 mi

DRIVE AXLE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO FRONT WHEELS. I HAD COME TO A STOP AT A RURAL HIGHWAY JUNCTION, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL AWAY IN PARK IF EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.

Oct 2, 2015 Power Train 145,000 mi

DRIVE AXLE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO FRONT WHEELS. I HAD COME TO A STOP AT A RURAL HIGHWAY JUNCTION, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL AWAY IN PARK IF EMERGENCY BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.

Sep 8, 2015 Power Train 52,300 mi

PURCHASED 2010 SANTA FE, 52,200 MILES FOR WIFE. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS, SHE SAID CAR WAS ROUGH ON OCCASION ON WAY TO WORK. I DROVE CAR TO FIND OUT WHAT SHE MEANT. TURNING LEFT OUT OF DRIVEWAY CAR JUMPED WHILE SHIFTING, GOOD NO CAR WAS COMING FROM OTHER DIRECTION. I NOTED THAT DURING FIRST 5 MILE...

Sep 8, 2015 Power Train 52,300 mi

PURCHASED 2010 SANTA FE, 52,200 MILES FOR WIFE. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS, SHE SAID CAR WAS ROUGH ON OCCASION ON WAY TO WORK. I DROVE CAR TO FIND OUT WHAT SHE MEANT. TURNING LEFT OUT OF DRIVEWAY CAR JUMPED WHILE SHIFTING, GOOD NO CAR WAS COMING FROM OTHER DIRECTION. I NOTED THAT DURING FIRST 5 MILE...

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 83,709 mi

PAINT IS PEELING ON THE LEFT HOOD AND ROOF OF CAR NEAR WINDOW. THERE HAS BEEN NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO CAUSE PEELING AND FLAKING OF PAINT

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 84,037 mi

PAINT IS PEELING ON THE LEFT HOOD AND ROOF OF 2010 SANTA FE

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 83,709 mi

PAINT IS PEELING ON THE LEFT HOOD AND ROOF OF CAR NEAR WINDOW. THERE HAS BEEN NO PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO CAUSE PEELING AND FLAKING OF PAINT

Aug 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 84,037 mi

PAINT IS PEELING ON THE LEFT HOOD AND ROOF OF 2010 SANTA FE

Jul 14, 2015 Visibility 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Jul 14, 2015 Visibility 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS SHATTERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Jul 7, 2015 Electrical System Fire 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE BLINKER SWITCH STARTED FRANTICALLY CLICKING, I THAN HEARD ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAN SMOKE STARTING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BLINKER SHAFT WAS LOCATED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, LEAVING ME AND MY 8 MO...

Jul 7, 2015 Steering Fire 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE BLINKER SWITCH STARTED FRANTICALLY CLICKING, I THAN HEARD ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAN SMOKE STARTING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BLINKER SHAFT WAS LOCATED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, LEAVING ME AND MY 8 MO...

Jul 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other Fire 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE BLINKER SWITCH STARTED FRANTICALLY CLICKING, I THAN HEARD ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAN SMOKE STARTING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BLINKER SHAFT WAS LOCATED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, LEAVING ME AND MY 8 MO...

Jul 7, 2015 Electrical System Fire 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE BLINKER SWITCH STARTED FRANTICALLY CLICKING, I THAN HEARD ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAN SMOKE STARTING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BLINKER SHAFT WAS LOCATED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, LEAVING ME AND MY 8 MO...

Jul 7, 2015 Steering Fire 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE BLINKER SWITCH STARTED FRANTICALLY CLICKING, I THAN HEARD ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAN SMOKE STARTING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BLINKER SHAFT WAS LOCATED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, LEAVING ME AND MY 8 MO...

Jul 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other Fire 50,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE BLINKER SWITCH STARTED FRANTICALLY CLICKING, I THAN HEARD ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND THAN SMOKE STARTING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE BLINKER SHAFT WAS LOCATED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, LEAVING ME AND MY 8 MO...

Jun 5, 2015 Power Train 58,210 mi

TURNED CAR ON, THERE WAS A BANG (AS IF GETTING REAR ENDED). PUT CAR IN REVERSE- CAR DOES NOT SHOW BEING IN GEAR. START BACKING UP, THERE IS ANOTHER LOUD SHIFT, CAR SLOWS DOWN, AND THEN GOES IN REVERSE. PUT CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF, RESTART, CAR STARTS NORMALLY AND GETS INTO GEAR. HAPPENED TWO MORE TIME...

Jun 5, 2015 Power Train 58,210 mi

TURNED CAR ON, THERE WAS A BANG (AS IF GETTING REAR ENDED). PUT CAR IN REVERSE- CAR DOES NOT SHOW BEING IN GEAR. START BACKING UP, THERE IS ANOTHER LOUD SHIFT, CAR SLOWS DOWN, AND THEN GOES IN REVERSE. PUT CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF, RESTART, CAR STARTS NORMALLY AND GETS INTO GEAR. HAPPENED TWO MORE TIME...

May 20, 2015 Suspension 53,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT AXLE. .TIRE ROD BROKE AND I CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. IT'S THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE THAT IS DEFECTIVE.

May 20, 2015 Suspension 53,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT AXLE. .TIRE ROD BROKE AND I CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. IT'S THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE THAT IS DEFECTIVE.

Mar 21, 2015 Structure 48,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVEN 10 MPH IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI AND BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED THERE WAS NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. I WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3...

Mar 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 48,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVEN 10 MPH IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI AND BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED THERE WAS NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. I WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3...

Mar 21, 2015 Structure 48,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVEN 10 MPH IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI AND BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED THERE WAS NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. I WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3...

Mar 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other 48,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN DRIVEN 10 MPH IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYUNDAI AND BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED THERE WAS NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION. I WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3...

Jan 29, 2015 Power Train 84,000 mi

ON JANUARY 15 2015 WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH FLORIDA FROM TEXAS. DRIVING A HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2010 OWNED FOR 3 YEARS. EXITING FROM HIGHWAY VIA SERVICE ROAD. STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN ACROSS 4 LANES. ENGINE MAKES A WHIZZING NOISE AND STOPS IN MIDDLE OF THE FIRST LANE. ...

Jan 29, 2015 Power Train 84,000 mi

ON JANUARY 15 2015 WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH FLORIDA FROM TEXAS. DRIVING A HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2010 OWNED FOR 3 YEARS. EXITING FROM HIGHWAY VIA SERVICE ROAD. STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. PROCEEDED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN ACROSS 4 LANES. ENGINE MAKES A WHIZZING NOISE AND STOPS IN MIDDLE OF THE FIRST LANE. ...

Dec 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,653 mi

VEHICLE STALLED AT LOW SPEED OR TURNING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS .STALLS AND THEN WILL START BACK UP. MOST RECENT INCIDENT, 12-13-2014, IT STALLED 3 TIMES WITHIN 25 MINUTES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. I'VE TAKEN TO HYUNDAI IN THE PAST, THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY AND ISSUE, CHARGED ME $50.00 TO ADJUST BREAK L...

Dec 14, 2014 Engine 64,653 mi

VEHICLE STALLED AT LOW SPEED OR TURNING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS .STALLS AND THEN WILL START BACK UP. MOST RECENT INCIDENT, 12-13-2014, IT STALLED 3 TIMES WITHIN 25 MINUTES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. I'VE TAKEN TO HYUNDAI IN THE PAST, THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY AND ISSUE, CHARGED ME $50.00 TO ADJUST BREAK L...

Dec 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,653 mi

VEHICLE STALLED AT LOW SPEED OR TURNING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS .STALLS AND THEN WILL START BACK UP. MOST RECENT INCIDENT, 12-13-2014, IT STALLED 3 TIMES WITHIN 25 MINUTES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. I'VE TAKEN TO HYUNDAI IN THE PAST, THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY AND ISSUE, CHARGED ME $50.00 TO ADJUST BREAK L...

Dec 14, 2014 Engine 64,653 mi

VEHICLE STALLED AT LOW SPEED OR TURNING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS .STALLS AND THEN WILL START BACK UP. MOST RECENT INCIDENT, 12-13-2014, IT STALLED 3 TIMES WITHIN 25 MINUTES WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. I'VE TAKEN TO HYUNDAI IN THE PAST, THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY AND ISSUE, CHARGED ME $50.00 TO ADJUST BREAK L...

Dec 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,570 mi

YESTERDAY WHILE DECELERATING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I TOOK TO MY DEALER TODAY (NEXT AM) DUE TO MY...

Dec 2, 2014 Electrical System 60,570 mi

YESTERDAY WHILE DECELERATING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I TOOK TO MY DEALER TODAY (NEXT AM) DUE TO MY...

Dec 2, 2014 Power Train 60,570 mi

YESTERDAY WHILE DECELERATING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I TOOK TO MY DEALER TODAY (NEXT AM) DUE TO MY...

Dec 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,570 mi

YESTERDAY WHILE DECELERATING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I TOOK TO MY DEALER TODAY (NEXT AM) DUE TO MY...

Dec 2, 2014 Electrical System 60,570 mi

YESTERDAY WHILE DECELERATING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I TOOK TO MY DEALER TODAY (NEXT AM) DUE TO MY...

Dec 2, 2014 Power Train 60,570 mi

YESTERDAY WHILE DECELERATING AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED AND CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. I TOOK TO MY DEALER TODAY (NEXT AM) DUE TO MY...

Oct 5, 2014 Power Train 101,300 mi

MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP,NO WARNING NO INDICATION WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER AND GAVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK ON THE TRANS THE ONLY RECALL IS ON THE REVERSE LIGHT, SO WHERE DO I GO FROM HEAR. *TR

Oct 5, 2014 Power Train 101,300 mi

MY TRANSMISSION BLEW UP,NO WARNING NO INDICATION WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER AND GAVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY TRUCK ON THE TRANS THE ONLY RECALL IS ON THE REVERSE LIGHT, SO WHERE DO I GO FROM HEAR. *TR

Aug 29, 2014 Electrical System Fire 64,755 mi

SANTA FE BLINKER SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. I HAVE A VIDEO AS EVIDENCE OF THE SMOKE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY. BLINKERS STARTED STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN IGNITION WAS ...

Aug 29, 2014 Exterior Lighting Fire 64,755 mi

SANTA FE BLINKER SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. I HAVE A VIDEO AS EVIDENCE OF THE SMOKE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY. BLINKERS STARTED STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN IGNITION WAS ...

Aug 29, 2014 Electrical System Fire 64,755 mi

SANTA FE BLINKER SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. I HAVE A VIDEO AS EVIDENCE OF THE SMOKE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY. BLINKERS STARTED STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN IGNITION WAS ...

Aug 29, 2014 Exterior Lighting Fire 64,755 mi

SANTA FE BLINKER SWITCH ON STEERING COLUMN STARTED SMOKING. I HAVE A VIDEO AS EVIDENCE OF THE SMOKE AND MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. HYUNDAI REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY. BLINKERS STARTED STAYING ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN IGNITION WAS ...

Aug 22, 2014 Suspension 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOAD NOISE IN THE FRONT LEFT OF THE CAR, THEN A RUBBING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT LEFT SPRING COIL HAD BROKEN. THE TIP OF THE BROKEN SPRING WAS RIGHT UP AGAINST MY TIRE. IF DRIVEN ANY FURTHER THE SPRING COULD HAVE SHREDDED THE TIRE AND CAUSED AN AC...

Aug 22, 2014 Suspension 117,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOAD NOISE IN THE FRONT LEFT OF THE CAR, THEN A RUBBING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT LEFT SPRING COIL HAD BROKEN. THE TIP OF THE BROKEN SPRING WAS RIGHT UP AGAINST MY TIRE. IF DRIVEN ANY FURTHER THE SPRING COULD HAVE SHREDDED THE TIRE AND CAUSED AN AC...

Aug 11, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, WHEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND PULL OVER. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND CONTINUE DRIVING WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE WE GOT ...

Aug 11, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, WHEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. NO POWER STEERING, NO POWER BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND PULL OVER. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND CONTINUE DRIVING WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE WE GOT ...

Jul 17, 2014 Engine 48,945 mi

ON MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014, MY WIFE RODE HER SANTA FE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY UPHILL WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ON THURS. DEC. 5, 2013, I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE, WHICH I REPORTED TO YOU AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. AGAIN NOBODY TOUCHED THE IGNI...

Jul 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 48,945 mi

ON MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014, MY WIFE RODE HER SANTA FE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY UPHILL WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ON THURS. DEC. 5, 2013, I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE, WHICH I REPORTED TO YOU AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. AGAIN NOBODY TOUCHED THE IGNI...

Jul 17, 2014 Engine 48,945 mi

ON MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014, MY WIFE RODE HER SANTA FE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY UPHILL WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ON THURS. DEC. 5, 2013, I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE, WHICH I REPORTED TO YOU AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. AGAIN NOBODY TOUCHED THE IGNI...

Jul 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 48,945 mi

ON MONDAY, JULY 14, 2014, MY WIFE RODE HER SANTA FE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY UPHILL WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED. ON THURS. DEC. 5, 2013, I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE, WHICH I REPORTED TO YOU AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR. AGAIN NOBODY TOUCHED THE IGNI...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 52,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE ENGINE STALLMENT ISSUE WITH MY 2010 SANTA FE LIMITED SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2010. MY LAST 4 INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE NOR FIND ANY CODES FOR IT. THEY HAVE PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING FIXES ON MY CAR IN 4 SEPARATE ATT...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine 52,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE ENGINE STALLMENT ISSUE WITH MY 2010 SANTA FE LIMITED SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2010. MY LAST 4 INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE NOR FIND ANY CODES FOR IT. THEY HAVE PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING FIXES ON MY CAR IN 4 SEPARATE ATT...

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 83,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SHUTS OFF WHEN IT RAINS. WARM AIR BLOWS THROUGH THE VENTS. *TR

Jul 1, 2014 Electrical System 83,000 mi

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SHUTS OFF WHEN IT RAINS. WARM AIR BLOWS THROUGH THE VENTS. *TR

Jun 21, 2014 Engine 39,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN AND HIGH HUMIDITY, GOING SOUTH ON ROUTE 95, A/C COOLING STOPPED WORKING AND ONLY WARM AIR WAS BLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS. STOPPED WORKING FOR OVER AN HOUR, UNTIL I STOPPED FOR GAS IN FT. PIECE. WHEN I RESTARTED, IT BEGAN TO WORK AND WORKED FOR ANOTHER 20 MINUTES BEFORE IT STOP...

Jun 21, 2014 Engine 39,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN AND HIGH HUMIDITY, GOING SOUTH ON ROUTE 95, A/C COOLING STOPPED WORKING AND ONLY WARM AIR WAS BLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS. STOPPED WORKING FOR OVER AN HOUR, UNTIL I STOPPED FOR GAS IN FT. PIECE. WHEN I RESTARTED, IT BEGAN TO WORK AND WORKED FOR ANOTHER 20 MINUTES BEFORE IT STOP...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine 30,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine 30,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH NO WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE....

Jun 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE....

May 28, 2014 Power Train 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

May 28, 2014 Power Train 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC...

May 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. FIRST EVENT: WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT, WITH NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VERY SLIGHT FORCE ON GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SURGED MUCH MORE THAN TYPICAL WITH SUCH A LIGHT CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD SUDDENLY, UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIE...

May 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. FIRST EVENT: WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT, WITH NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VERY SLIGHT FORCE ON GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SURGED MUCH MORE THAN TYPICAL WITH SUCH A LIGHT CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD SUDDENLY, UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIE...

May 18, 2014 Power Train

EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. FIRST EVENT: WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT, WITH NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VERY SLIGHT FORCE ON GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SURGED MUCH MORE THAN TYPICAL WITH SUCH A LIGHT CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD SUDDENLY, UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIE...

May 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control

EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. FIRST EVENT: WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT, WITH NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VERY SLIGHT FORCE ON GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SURGED MUCH MORE THAN TYPICAL WITH SUCH A LIGHT CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD SUDDENLY, UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIE...

May 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. FIRST EVENT: WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT, WITH NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VERY SLIGHT FORCE ON GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SURGED MUCH MORE THAN TYPICAL WITH SUCH A LIGHT CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD SUDDENLY, UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIE...

May 18, 2014 Power Train

EVENT HAS OCCURRED ON 2 OCCASIONS. FIRST EVENT: WHILE BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT, WITH NO FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND VERY SLIGHT FORCE ON GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SURGED MUCH MORE THAN TYPICAL WITH SUCH A LIGHT CONTACT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THE CAR ACCELERATED BACKWARD SUDDENLY, UNTIL THE BRAKE WAS APPLIE...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2011, VEHICLE HAS STALLED, LOSING POWER WITHOUT WARNING IN 6 SEPARATE INCIDENTS. ROAD SURFACES WERE LEVEL AND SPEEDS RANGED FROM 0-50 MPH. DURING EACH MALFUNCTION, SPEED DECREASED TO 0 MPH OR DID NOT ACCELERATE IF ALREADY AT 0 MPH. LOSS OF SPEED IS ACCOMPANIED BY PRESENCE OF E...

Apr 28, 2014 Power Train 37,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2011, VEHICLE HAS STALLED, LOSING POWER WITHOUT WARNING IN 6 SEPARATE INCIDENTS. ROAD SURFACES WERE LEVEL AND SPEEDS RANGED FROM 0-50 MPH. DURING EACH MALFUNCTION, SPEED DECREASED TO 0 MPH OR DID NOT ACCELERATE IF ALREADY AT 0 MPH. LOSS OF SPEED IS ACCOMPANIED BY PRESENCE OF E...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2011, VEHICLE HAS STALLED, LOSING POWER WITHOUT WARNING IN 6 SEPARATE INCIDENTS. ROAD SURFACES WERE LEVEL AND SPEEDS RANGED FROM 0-50 MPH. DURING EACH MALFUNCTION, SPEED DECREASED TO 0 MPH OR DID NOT ACCELERATE IF ALREADY AT 0 MPH. LOSS OF SPEED IS ACCOMPANIED BY PRESENCE OF E...

Apr 28, 2014 Power Train 37,000 mi

SINCE PURCHASED NEW IN 2011, VEHICLE HAS STALLED, LOSING POWER WITHOUT WARNING IN 6 SEPARATE INCIDENTS. ROAD SURFACES WERE LEVEL AND SPEEDS RANGED FROM 0-50 MPH. DURING EACH MALFUNCTION, SPEED DECREASED TO 0 MPH OR DID NOT ACCELERATE IF ALREADY AT 0 MPH. LOSS OF SPEED IS ACCOMPANIED BY PRESENCE OF E...

Apr 22, 2014 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR...

Apr 22, 2014 Suspension 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILUR...

Apr 18, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 58,176 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,176.

Apr 18, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 58,176 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND COULD NOT BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,176.

Mar 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,916 mi

AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, I ACCELERATED TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION AND TURN RIGHT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AS I PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE CAR STALLED AS THOUGH IT HAD DIED. I CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND AFTER 3 TO 4 SECONDS, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD, WITH FUEL ...

Mar 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 7,916 mi

AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, I ACCELERATED TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION AND TURN RIGHT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AS I PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE CAR STALLED AS THOUGH IT HAD DIED. I CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND AFTER 3 TO 4 SECONDS, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD, WITH FUEL ...

Mar 25, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,916 mi

AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, I ACCELERATED TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION AND TURN RIGHT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AS I PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE CAR STALLED AS THOUGH IT HAD DIED. I CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND AFTER 3 TO 4 SECONDS, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD, WITH FUEL ...

Mar 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 7,916 mi

AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, I ACCELERATED TO ENTER THE INTERSECTION AND TURN RIGHT. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AS I PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE CAR STALLED AS THOUGH IT HAD DIED. I CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND AFTER 3 TO 4 SECONDS, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD, WITH FUEL ...

Oct 2, 2013 Power Train 29,000 mi

WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES AFTER START UP THE TRANSMISSION "STICKS" IN A LOW GEAR AND ULTIMATELY RELEASES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WITH A LOUD BANG. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WHO HAS STATED THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THIS IS A HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE P...

Oct 2, 2013 Power Train 29,000 mi

WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES AFTER START UP THE TRANSMISSION "STICKS" IN A LOW GEAR AND ULTIMATELY RELEASES AND THRUSTS FORWARD WITH A LOUD BANG. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER WHO HAS STATED THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THIS IS A HAZARD AND MAY CAUSE P...

Sep 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 89,453 mi

VEHICLE WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, HESITATES THEN ACCLERATES FAST. SOMETIMES MORE SO LEFT TURN BUT ALSO STRAIGHT AHEAD. ALMOST RAN THROUGH GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALSO LAST NIGHT I TRIED TO ACCLERARATE TURNING LEFT FROM STOP SIGN. VEHICLE SCARES ME, THE WAY IT IS WORKING. APPEARS TO BE GE...

Sep 22, 2013 Electrical System 89,453 mi

VEHICLE WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, HESITATES THEN ACCLERATES FAST. SOMETIMES MORE SO LEFT TURN BUT ALSO STRAIGHT AHEAD. ALMOST RAN THROUGH GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALSO LAST NIGHT I TRIED TO ACCLERARATE TURNING LEFT FROM STOP SIGN. VEHICLE SCARES ME, THE WAY IT IS WORKING. APPEARS TO BE GE...

Sep 22, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 89,453 mi

VEHICLE WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, HESITATES THEN ACCLERATES FAST. SOMETIMES MORE SO LEFT TURN BUT ALSO STRAIGHT AHEAD. ALMOST RAN THROUGH GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALSO LAST NIGHT I TRIED TO ACCLERARATE TURNING LEFT FROM STOP SIGN. VEHICLE SCARES ME, THE WAY IT IS WORKING. APPEARS TO BE GE...

Sep 22, 2013 Electrical System 89,453 mi

VEHICLE WHEN STARTING FROM STOP, HESITATES THEN ACCLERATES FAST. SOMETIMES MORE SO LEFT TURN BUT ALSO STRAIGHT AHEAD. ALMOST RAN THROUGH GARAGE DOOR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. ALSO LAST NIGHT I TRIED TO ACCLERARATE TURNING LEFT FROM STOP SIGN. VEHICLE SCARES ME, THE WAY IT IS WORKING. APPEARS TO BE GE...

Sep 16, 2013 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO REVERSE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO REVERSE WITHOUT FAILURE. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL S...

Sep 16, 2013 Power Train 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE GEAR IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO REVERSE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO REVERSE WITHOUT FAILURE. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL S...

Jun 12, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

MY SANTA FE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN. NO WARNING THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT ON AND ENGINE OFF. STARTED RIGHT UP AFTERWARDS. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED COMPUTER. NO ERROR CODES. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Steering 41,000 mi

MY SANTA FE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN. NO WARNING THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT ON AND ENGINE OFF. STARTED RIGHT UP AFTERWARDS. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED COMPUTER. NO ERROR CODES. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

MY SANTA FE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN. NO WARNING THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT ON AND ENGINE OFF. STARTED RIGHT UP AFTERWARDS. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED COMPUTER. NO ERROR CODES. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 41,000 mi

MY SANTA FE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN. NO WARNING THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT ON AND ENGINE OFF. STARTED RIGHT UP AFTERWARDS. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED COMPUTER. NO ERROR CODES. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Steering 41,000 mi

MY SANTA FE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN. NO WARNING THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT ON AND ENGINE OFF. STARTED RIGHT UP AFTERWARDS. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED COMPUTER. NO ERROR CODES. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Service Brakes 41,000 mi

MY SANTA FE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LOW SPEED RIGHT TURN. NO WARNING THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT ON AND ENGINE OFF. STARTED RIGHT UP AFTERWARDS. IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED COMPUTER. NO ERROR CODES. *TR

May 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOUSE I OWN THAT I RENT; I WAS THERE TO MEET MY TENANTS TO DISCUSS A COUPLE OF REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THE HOUSE. I WAS SLOWING THE CAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I APPROACHED THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY BY THE SIDE DOOR OF THE HOUSE. THEN I HEARD A S...

May 19, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 10,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOUSE I OWN THAT I RENT; I WAS THERE TO MEET MY TENANTS TO DISCUSS A COUPLE OF REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THE HOUSE. I WAS SLOWING THE CAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I APPROACHED THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY BY THE SIDE DOOR OF THE HOUSE. THEN I HEARD A S...

May 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOUSE I OWN THAT I RENT; I WAS THERE TO MEET MY TENANTS TO DISCUSS A COUPLE OF REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THE HOUSE. I WAS SLOWING THE CAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I APPROACHED THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY BY THE SIDE DOOR OF THE HOUSE. THEN I HEARD A S...

May 19, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 10,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A HOUSE I OWN THAT I RENT; I WAS THERE TO MEET MY TENANTS TO DISCUSS A COUPLE OF REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE DONE IN THE HOUSE. I WAS SLOWING THE CAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS I APPROACHED THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY BY THE SIDE DOOR OF THE HOUSE. THEN I HEARD A S...

May 9, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE...

May 9, 2013 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE...

May 9, 2013 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE...

May 9, 2013 Seats

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE...

Apr 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL 4 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO WAS UNA...

Apr 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL 4 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO WAS UNA...

Apr 29, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 500 mi

THIS IS A 4 CYLINDER GAS ENGINE. WHEN IN TRAFFIC STOP AND GO, THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS AT A STOP SIGN OR AT ANY TIME THERE IS A LOW SPEED STOP AND GO. IT HESITATES AND THEN TAKES OFF BECAUSE YOU NATURALLY GIVE IT MORE GAS BECAUSE IT ISN'T RESPONDING TO...

Apr 29, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 500 mi

THIS IS A 4 CYLINDER GAS ENGINE. WHEN IN TRAFFIC STOP AND GO, THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS AT A STOP SIGN OR AT ANY TIME THERE IS A LOW SPEED STOP AND GO. IT HESITATES AND THEN TAKES OFF BECAUSE YOU NATURALLY GIVE IT MORE GAS BECAUSE IT ISN'T RESPONDING TO...

Apr 27, 2013 Suspension 42,000 mi

REAR TIRES EXHIBIT EXTENSIVE "CUPPING" WHICH SUGGESTS DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION PARTS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. INFERIOR PARTS OR DESIGN ARE SUSPECTED AS THE DEFECT APPEARS BILATERALLY. *TR

Apr 27, 2013 Suspension 42,000 mi

REAR TIRES EXHIBIT EXTENSIVE "CUPPING" WHICH SUGGESTS DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION PARTS AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. INFERIOR PARTS OR DESIGN ARE SUSPECTED AS THE DEFECT APPEARS BILATERALLY. *TR

Apr 17, 2013 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE AND HEAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE...

Apr 17, 2013 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACE AND HEAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE LOT. THE...

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

FROM STOP,MAKING LEFT TURN, LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY, RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOTHING, FINALLY ENGINE CAME BACK AND ACCELERATED WILDLY. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

FROM STOP,MAKING LEFT TURN, LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY, RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOTHING, FINALLY ENGINE CAME BACK AND ACCELERATED WILDLY. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Engine 25,000 mi

FROM STOP,MAKING LEFT TURN, LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY, RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOTHING, FINALLY ENGINE CAME BACK AND ACCELERATED WILDLY. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP AND ATTEMPTING THE ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAI...

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

FROM STOP,MAKING LEFT TURN, LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY, RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOTHING, FINALLY ENGINE CAME BACK AND ACCELERATED WILDLY. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 25,000 mi

FROM STOP,MAKING LEFT TURN, LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY, RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOTHING, FINALLY ENGINE CAME BACK AND ACCELERATED WILDLY. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Engine 25,000 mi

FROM STOP,MAKING LEFT TURN, LOST ALL POWER MOMENTARILY, RPM DROPPED TO IDLE. PRESSING ACCELERATOR DID NOTHING, FINALLY ENGINE CAME BACK AND ACCELERATED WILDLY. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Feb 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP AND ATTEMPTING THE ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAI...

Dec 7, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE UPHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. AS THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LUNGED F...

Dec 7, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE UPHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE. AS THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LUNGED F...

Nov 7, 2012 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST SYSTEM WOULD ONLY DEFOG THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS A...

Nov 7, 2012 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST SYSTEM WOULD ONLY DEFOG THE REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 35,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS A...

Nov 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FROM THE COMPLETE STOP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORCEFULLY WITH THE SOUND OF SCREECHING TIRES. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED A...

Nov 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FROM THE COMPLETE STOP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORCEFULLY WITH THE SOUND OF SCREECHING TIRES. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED A...

May 5, 2012 Suspension

FRONT SPRING BROKE. CREATES POTENTIAL TO CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. READ MANY INSTANCES OF THIS ON HYUNDAI VEHICLES. COMPANY ONLY REPLACES BROKEN SPRING, REFUSING TO CHANGE OUT OTHER SIDE PROACTIVELY.

May 5, 2012 Suspension

FRONT SPRING BROKE. CREATES POTENTIAL TO CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. READ MANY INSTANCES OF THIS ON HYUNDAI VEHICLES. COMPANY ONLY REPLACES BROKEN SPRING, REFUSING TO CHANGE OUT OTHER SIDE PROACTIVELY.

Apr 3, 2012 Visibility 23,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RAIN FROM SAVANNAH GA TO JACKSONVILLE FL, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE APX 80 DEGREES, WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. AIR CONDITIONING ABRUPTLY CEASED BLOWING COLD AIR AND STARTED BLOWING HOT, HUMID AIR, WHICH FOGGED ALL WINDOWS FROM THE INSIDE. SUDDENLY LOWERED VISIBILITY CAUSES D...

Apr 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RAIN FROM SAVANNAH GA TO JACKSONVILLE FL, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE APX 80 DEGREES, WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. AIR CONDITIONING ABRUPTLY CEASED BLOWING COLD AIR AND STARTED BLOWING HOT, HUMID AIR, WHICH FOGGED ALL WINDOWS FROM THE INSIDE. SUDDENLY LOWERED VISIBILITY CAUSES D...

Apr 3, 2012 Visibility 23,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RAIN FROM SAVANNAH GA TO JACKSONVILLE FL, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE APX 80 DEGREES, WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. AIR CONDITIONING ABRUPTLY CEASED BLOWING COLD AIR AND STARTED BLOWING HOT, HUMID AIR, WHICH FOGGED ALL WINDOWS FROM THE INSIDE. SUDDENLY LOWERED VISIBILITY CAUSES D...

Apr 3, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN THE RAIN FROM SAVANNAH GA TO JACKSONVILLE FL, OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE APX 80 DEGREES, WITH AIR CONDITIONING ON. AIR CONDITIONING ABRUPTLY CEASED BLOWING COLD AIR AND STARTED BLOWING HOT, HUMID AIR, WHICH FOGGED ALL WINDOWS FROM THE INSIDE. SUDDENLY LOWERED VISIBILITY CAUSES D...

Mar 4, 2012 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS (GOES INTO NEUTRAL) WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE RPMS RAISE DURING THE SLIP AND THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO SECOND GEAR. *TR

Mar 4, 2012 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS (GOES INTO NEUTRAL) WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE RPMS RAISE DURING THE SLIP AND THE TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO SECOND GEAR. *TR

Feb 21, 2012 Equipment

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF BLUETOOTH WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A GLITCH WITH THE PHONE IN RESPECT TO THE BLUETOOTH COMPATIBILITY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLUETOOTH WOULD BECOME DISABLED, NOT ACCEPT VOICE COMMANDS OR MAKE CONNE...

Feb 21, 2012 Equipment

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF BLUETOOTH WITH VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A GLITCH WITH THE PHONE IN RESPECT TO THE BLUETOOTH COMPATIBILITY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BLUETOOTH WOULD BECOME DISABLED, NOT ACCEPT VOICE COMMANDS OR MAKE CONNE...

Feb 13, 2012 Electrical System 18,000 mi

WHILE SITTING IN CRAWLING TRAFFIC OR COMING TO A SLOW STOP AT A STOP SIGN, ON OCCASION THE CAR WILL LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER (LIGHTS, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTING GOES BLACK) AND THE ENGINE THEN STALLS OUT. THE GAS TANK IS TYPICALLY HALF FULL OR BELOW BUT NEVER ON EMPTY. I HAVE TO PLACE THE CAR IN PA...

Feb 13, 2012 Electrical System 18,000 mi

WHILE SITTING IN CRAWLING TRAFFIC OR COMING TO A SLOW STOP AT A STOP SIGN, ON OCCASION THE CAR WILL LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER (LIGHTS, RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTING GOES BLACK) AND THE ENGINE THEN STALLS OUT. THE GAS TANK IS TYPICALLY HALF FULL OR BELOW BUT NEVER ON EMPTY. I HAVE TO PLACE THE CAR IN PA...

Dec 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ASSISTING THE CONTACT WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Dec 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ASSISTING THE CONTACT WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Dec 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

DEC 16, 2011 AROUND 9:45AM MY HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST PICKED MY SISTER AND BROTHER IN LAW UP FROM THE AIRPORT AND HAD DECIDED ON GRABBING SOME BREAKFAST FROM WAFFLE HOUSE. I HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO TURN RIGHT INTO THE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT; I THEN DROVE ABOUT 15 FEET GOING MAYBE 5 MPH TO COM...

Dec 20, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

DEC 16, 2011 AROUND 9:45AM MY HUSBAND AND I HAD JUST PICKED MY SISTER AND BROTHER IN LAW UP FROM THE AIRPORT AND HAD DECIDED ON GRABBING SOME BREAKFAST FROM WAFFLE HOUSE. I HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO TURN RIGHT INTO THE RESTAURANT PARKING LOT; I THEN DROVE ABOUT 15 FEET GOING MAYBE 5 MPH TO COM...

Dec 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,876 mi

BRAKE PEDAL CANNOT HOLD PRESSURE, CREATING DANGEROUS SITUATION IN EMERGENCY BRAKING. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER ON NOVEMBER 29 FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. DEALER FOUND MASTER CYLINDER HAS INTERNAL LEAK. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND RE-BLED THE SYSTEM. *TR

Dec 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,876 mi

BRAKE PEDAL CANNOT HOLD PRESSURE, CREATING DANGEROUS SITUATION IN EMERGENCY BRAKING. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER ON NOVEMBER 29 FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. DEALER FOUND MASTER CYLINDER HAS INTERNAL LEAK. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND RE-BLED THE SYSTEM. *TR

Nov 28, 2011 Tires 1,167 mi

TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WENT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES ON THIS ISSUE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AS THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CAN BE AFFECTED BY HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES, RADIO FREQUENCY FROM AN AIRPORT, A POLICY STATION, AN INTERNAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE ATTACHED, ETC. ETC. HOWEVER, U...

Nov 28, 2011 Power Train

THE CAR WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR ALL ON ITS OWN AND THEN SLIP BACK INTO GEAR LUNGING THE CAR FORWARD. OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR WILL GET A WHIPLASH EFFECT. THE CAR IS USUALLY IN 2ND OR THIRD GEAR WHEN IT NO LONGER HAS POWER. THIS CAN BE VERY VERY DANGEROUS IN A MERGING TYPE OF DRIVING SITUATION. THE ...

Nov 28, 2011 Power Train

THE CAR WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR ALL ON ITS OWN AND THEN SLIP BACK INTO GEAR LUNGING THE CAR FORWARD. OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR WILL GET A WHIPLASH EFFECT. THE CAR IS USUALLY IN 2ND OR THIRD GEAR WHEN IT NO LONGER HAS POWER. THIS CAN BE VERY VERY DANGEROUS IN A MERGING TYPE OF DRIVING SITUATION. THE ...

Nov 28, 2011 Tires 1,167 mi

TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WENT TO DEALER FOUR TIMES ON THIS ISSUE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THIS IS NORMAL AS THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR CAN BE AFFECTED BY HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES, RADIO FREQUENCY FROM AN AIRPORT, A POLICY STATION, AN INTERNAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE ATTACHED, ETC. ETC. HOWEVER, U...

Nov 28, 2011 Power Train

THE CAR WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR ALL ON ITS OWN AND THEN SLIP BACK INTO GEAR LUNGING THE CAR FORWARD. OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR WILL GET A WHIPLASH EFFECT. THE CAR IS USUALLY IN 2ND OR THIRD GEAR WHEN IT NO LONGER HAS POWER. THIS CAN BE VERY VERY DANGEROUS IN A MERGING TYPE OF DRIVING SITUATION. THE ...

Nov 28, 2011 Power Train

THE CAR WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL GEAR ALL ON ITS OWN AND THEN SLIP BACK INTO GEAR LUNGING THE CAR FORWARD. OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR WILL GET A WHIPLASH EFFECT. THE CAR IS USUALLY IN 2ND OR THIRD GEAR WHEN IT NO LONGER HAS POWER. THIS CAN BE VERY VERY DANGEROUS IN A MERGING TYPE OF DRIVING SITUATION. THE ...

Oct 19, 2011 Visibility

IN RAINY HUMID CONDITIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL SHUT DOWN CAUSING WARM AIR TO BLOW INSIDE THE CAR CABIN. THIS IMMEDIATELY CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 5 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF, LET IT REST ...

Oct 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN RAINY HUMID CONDITIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL SHUT DOWN CAUSING WARM AIR TO BLOW INSIDE THE CAR CABIN. THIS IMMEDIATELY CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 5 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF, LET IT REST ...

Oct 19, 2011 Visibility

IN RAINY HUMID CONDITIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL SHUT DOWN CAUSING WARM AIR TO BLOW INSIDE THE CAR CABIN. THIS IMMEDIATELY CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 5 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF, LET IT REST ...

Oct 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN RAINY HUMID CONDITIONS, THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL SHUT DOWN CAUSING WARM AIR TO BLOW INSIDE THE CAR CABIN. THIS IMMEDIATELY CAUSES THE WINDOWS TO FOG UP CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 5 TIMES SINCE OWNING THE CAR. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF, LET IT REST ...

Oct 13, 2011 Visibility 2,400 mi

THE FRONT WINDOWS FOGGED COMPLETELY DURING AN RAIN STORM OF HIGH INTENSITY, THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS ON AND WORKING UNTIL THE HIGH HUMIDITY AND RAIN OVERTOOK THE SYSTEM THIS SITUATION HAPPENED AT NIGHT ON BUSY FREEWAY MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE SIDE WINDOWS ALSO STARTED TO F...

Oct 13, 2011 Visibility 2,400 mi

THE FRONT WINDOWS FOGGED COMPLETELY DURING AN RAIN STORM OF HIGH INTENSITY, THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS ON AND WORKING UNTIL THE HIGH HUMIDITY AND RAIN OVERTOOK THE SYSTEM THIS SITUATION HAPPENED AT NIGHT ON BUSY FREEWAY MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE SIDE WINDOWS ALSO STARTED TO F...

Oct 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,200 mi

THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IN MY 2010 SANTA FE LIMITED WOULD OCCASIONALLY STOP RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, USUALLY DURING HEAVY RAIN OR HUMID CONDITIONS. EVEN WITH THE A/C SWITCH AND INDICATOR LIGHT ON, THE COMPRESSOR WOULD STILL NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS CYCLED. THI...

Oct 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,200 mi

THE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IN MY 2010 SANTA FE LIMITED WOULD OCCASIONALLY STOP RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, USUALLY DURING HEAVY RAIN OR HUMID CONDITIONS. EVEN WITH THE A/C SWITCH AND INDICATOR LIGHT ON, THE COMPRESSOR WOULD STILL NOT ACTIVATE UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS CYCLED. THI...

Oct 9, 2011 Power Train 7,800 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED IN 01/2010, SHORTLY AFTER WE NOTICED SHUTTERING IN THE TRANSMISSION AND HARD SHIFTS FROM 2-3 3RD GEAR, AT 7800 MILE WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THERE DEALER WHO STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO RECREATE. THEY CHANGED THE SHIFT SETTINGS OF THE ECU AND WAS TOLD NOTHING TO BE DONE, THE ...

Oct 9, 2011 Power Train 7,800 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED IN 01/2010, SHORTLY AFTER WE NOTICED SHUTTERING IN THE TRANSMISSION AND HARD SHIFTS FROM 2-3 3RD GEAR, AT 7800 MILE WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THERE DEALER WHO STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO RECREATE. THEY CHANGED THE SHIFT SETTINGS OF THE ECU AND WAS TOLD NOTHING TO BE DONE, THE ...

Sep 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 20,800 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TURNS OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC LANES, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, AT RANDOM TIMES THE CAR HESITATES AND ALL POWER IS LOST MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT HAS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF STALLING OUT. AT FIRST, IT FEELS AS IF ALL ...

Sep 19, 2011 Electrical System 20,800 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TURNS OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC LANES, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, AT RANDOM TIMES THE CAR HESITATES AND ALL POWER IS LOST MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT HAS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF STALLING OUT. AT FIRST, IT FEELS AS IF ALL ...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,800 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TURNS OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC LANES, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, AT RANDOM TIMES THE CAR HESITATES AND ALL POWER IS LOST MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT HAS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF STALLING OUT. AT FIRST, IT FEELS AS IF ALL ...

Sep 19, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 20,800 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TURNS OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC LANES, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, AT RANDOM TIMES THE CAR HESITATES AND ALL POWER IS LOST MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT HAS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF STALLING OUT. AT FIRST, IT FEELS AS IF ALL ...

Sep 19, 2011 Electrical System 20,800 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TURNS OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC LANES, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, AT RANDOM TIMES THE CAR HESITATES AND ALL POWER IS LOST MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT HAS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF STALLING OUT. AT FIRST, IT FEELS AS IF ALL ...

Sep 19, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,800 mi

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TURNS OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC LANES, WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED AND THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED, AT RANDOM TIMES THE CAR HESITATES AND ALL POWER IS LOST MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE SEEMS AS IF IT HAS OR IS IN THE PROCESS OF STALLING OUT. AT FIRST, IT FEELS AS IF ALL ...

Sep 1, 2011 Power Train 300 mi

TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR, ALSO SLIPS INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES MOVES WHEN IN PARK. *TR

Sep 1, 2011 Power Train 300 mi

TRANSMISSION SLAMS INTO GEAR, ALSO SLIPS INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES MOVES WHEN IN PARK. *TR

Aug 28, 2011 Power Train 33,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TODAY AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD BETWEEN GEARS. *TT

Aug 28, 2011 Fuel System, Other 600 mi

PURCHASED 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IN FEB 2010. DROVE TO DALLAS, TX IN MAY 2010 THE CAR STARTED STALLING AFTER BEING IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, ON TURNS AND FROM PULLING OUT AFTER BEING STOPPED. YOU WOULD THE THINK IT WAS GOING DEAD BUT WOULD CATCH UP. THIS OCCURED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE TRIP TO & FROM....

Aug 28, 2011 Power Train 33,000 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE TODAY AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING HARD BETWEEN GEARS. *TT

Aug 28, 2011 Fuel System, Other 600 mi

PURCHASED 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE IN FEB 2010. DROVE TO DALLAS, TX IN MAY 2010 THE CAR STARTED STALLING AFTER BEING IDLE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, ON TURNS AND FROM PULLING OUT AFTER BEING STOPPED. YOU WOULD THE THINK IT WAS GOING DEAD BUT WOULD CATCH UP. THIS OCCURED NUMEROUS TIMES DURING THE TRIP TO & FROM....

Aug 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED IT TOOK 3-4 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE ...

Aug 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED IT TOOK 3-4 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESPOND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE ...

Aug 22, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

MY 2010 AT SANTA FE STARTED WITH OCCASIONAL LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTED, THEN PROGRESSED TO HARSH SHIFTING, BUMPING AND BANGING NOISES FROM THE AT. THIS WAS EPISODIC, WHEN THE CAR WAS COLD. (SEE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT #10379504) SINCE MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, THE DEALER PUT IN A "DATA RECORDER" TO TR...

Aug 22, 2011 Electrical System 28,531 mi

INTERMITTENT ISSUE WHERE THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOT WORK - DEPRESSING IT DOES NOT CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REV AT ALL. THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, THEN NO POWER AS VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 15 MPH BEFORE IT STARTED WORKING. OTHER SYMPTOMS WHEN THIS OCCURS ARE AS FOLLOWS: WITH HEADLIGHTS TURN...

Aug 22, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

MY 2010 AT SANTA FE STARTED WITH OCCASIONAL LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTED, THEN PROGRESSED TO HARSH SHIFTING, BUMPING AND BANGING NOISES FROM THE AT. THIS WAS EPISODIC, WHEN THE CAR WAS COLD. (SEE MY INITIAL COMPLAINT #10379504) SINCE MY ORIGINAL COMPLAINT, THE DEALER PUT IN A "DATA RECORDER" TO TR...

Aug 22, 2011 Electrical System 28,531 mi

INTERMITTENT ISSUE WHERE THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOT WORK - DEPRESSING IT DOES NOT CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REV AT ALL. THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, THEN NO POWER AS VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 15 MPH BEFORE IT STARTED WORKING. OTHER SYMPTOMS WHEN THIS OCCURS ARE AS FOLLOWS: WITH HEADLIGHTS TURN...

Jul 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE F...

Jul 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE F...

Jul 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION THERE IS A NOTABLE PAUSE. (1-3 SECONDS??)THIS THEN CAUSES YOU TO PUSH ACCELERATOR FURTHER ,THEREBY CAUSING A MUCH MORE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM USED TO IT BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW, BUT SOMEONE COULD GE...

Jul 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION THERE IS A NOTABLE PAUSE. (1-3 SECONDS??)THIS THEN CAUSES YOU TO PUSH ACCELERATOR FURTHER ,THEREBY CAUSING A MUCH MORE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM USED TO IT BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW, BUT SOMEONE COULD GE...

Jul 17, 2011 Electrical System 11,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION THERE IS A NOTABLE PAUSE. (1-3 SECONDS??)THIS THEN CAUSES YOU TO PUSH ACCELERATOR FURTHER ,THEREBY CAUSING A MUCH MORE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM USED TO IT BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW, BUT SOMEONE COULD GE...

Jul 17, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION THERE IS A NOTABLE PAUSE. (1-3 SECONDS??)THIS THEN CAUSES YOU TO PUSH ACCELERATOR FURTHER ,THEREBY CAUSING A MUCH MORE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM USED TO IT BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW, BUT SOMEONE COULD GE...

Jul 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION THERE IS A NOTABLE PAUSE. (1-3 SECONDS??)THIS THEN CAUSES YOU TO PUSH ACCELERATOR FURTHER ,THEREBY CAUSING A MUCH MORE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM USED TO IT BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW, BUT SOMEONE COULD GE...

Jul 17, 2011 Electrical System 11,000 mi

WHEN PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE FROM STOPPED POSITION THERE IS A NOTABLE PAUSE. (1-3 SECONDS??)THIS THEN CAUSES YOU TO PUSH ACCELERATOR FURTHER ,THEREBY CAUSING A MUCH MORE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM USED TO IT BECAUSE IT HAS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW, BUT SOMEONE COULD GE...

Jul 12, 2011 Power Train 11,982 mi

THIS IS A LOW-MILEAGE HYUNDAI AWD SANTA FE LIMITED WITH 19" ALLOW RIMS. AT ABOUT 11,500 MILES I NOTICED GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT-LEFT WHEEL. IT WAS THICK AND GREEN IN COLOR, THE GREASE USED TO LUBRICATE THE AXLE JOINT. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCE FROM THE AXLE SPRAYED THE GREASE ALONG THE INSI...

Jul 12, 2011 Power Train 11,982 mi

THIS IS A LOW-MILEAGE HYUNDAI AWD SANTA FE LIMITED WITH 19" ALLOW RIMS. AT ABOUT 11,500 MILES I NOTICED GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT-LEFT WHEEL. IT WAS THICK AND GREEN IN COLOR, THE GREASE USED TO LUBRICATE THE AXLE JOINT. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCE FROM THE AXLE SPRAYED THE GREASE ALONG THE INSI...

Jul 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 19,538 mi

I HAVE A 2010 SANTA FE WITH 19K MILES.....TWICE THIS WEEK I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BRAKES WORKED, THANK GOODNESS. ANYONE ELSE HAVE "SUDDEN UNINTENDED DECELERATION"?? AFTER THE FIRST EVENT, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER (FOLLOWING PROTOCO...

Jul 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 19,538 mi

I HAVE A 2010 SANTA FE WITH 19K MILES.....TWICE THIS WEEK I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BRAKES WORKED, THANK GOODNESS. ANYONE ELSE HAVE "SUDDEN UNINTENDED DECELERATION"?? AFTER THE FIRST EVENT, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER (FOLLOWING PROTOCO...

Jun 23, 2011 Power Train

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL RELATED TO DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE ONLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL, WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHI...

Jun 23, 2011 Power Train

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL RELATED TO DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE ONLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL, WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHI...

Jun 10, 2011 Power Train 795 mi

THE WEEKEND WE PURCHASED OUR 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED, V6, WHILE DRIVING IN AREA WITH MODERATE GRADES VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEARS, 2ND & 3RD GEARS. WE THOUGHT IT COULD BE THE AREA WE WERE DRIVING IN, SO WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT TO SEE IF THAT WAS IT. IT WAS NOT. HARD...

Jun 10, 2011 Power Train 795 mi

THE WEEKEND WE PURCHASED OUR 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED, V6, WHILE DRIVING IN AREA WITH MODERATE GRADES VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND GEARS, 2ND & 3RD GEARS. WE THOUGHT IT COULD BE THE AREA WE WERE DRIVING IN, SO WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT TO SEE IF THAT WAS IT. IT WAS NOT. HARD...

Jun 1, 2011 Power Train 31,000 mi

STARTED CAR TO BACK UP OUT OF DRIVEWAY. CAR JUMPED A LITTLE. CONTINUED ON ROAD AND FELT LITTLE JUMPING AT RANDOM. WENT SLOW AND TRIED TO BRAKE AND ACCELORATE TO UNDERSTAND TRIGGER. TURNED AROUND AFTER 1.5 MILE TO HEAD BACK HOME. A FEW YARDS IN THE CAR MADE LOUD DROPPING SOUND AND GRINDING AND SCRAPI...

Jun 1, 2011 Power Train 31,000 mi

STARTED CAR TO BACK UP OUT OF DRIVEWAY. CAR JUMPED A LITTLE. CONTINUED ON ROAD AND FELT LITTLE JUMPING AT RANDOM. WENT SLOW AND TRIED TO BRAKE AND ACCELORATE TO UNDERSTAND TRIGGER. TURNED AROUND AFTER 1.5 MILE TO HEAD BACK HOME. A FEW YARDS IN THE CAR MADE LOUD DROPPING SOUND AND GRINDING AND SCRAPI...

May 16, 2011 Power Train 5,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STOPS OR STALLS ON SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. IT HAS JUST DIED MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP SIGN AND I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO ROLL TO THE SHOULDER. IT WILL NOT ALWAYS PULL UP AN INCLINE FROM A STOP SUCH AS A STEEPER DRIVEWAY. I HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL TO "FIX' THIS BY SHIFTING I...

May 16, 2011 Power Train 5,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STOPS OR STALLS ON SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. IT HAS JUST DIED MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM A STOP SIGN AND I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO ROLL TO THE SHOULDER. IT WILL NOT ALWAYS PULL UP AN INCLINE FROM A STOP SUCH AS A STEEPER DRIVEWAY. I HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL TO "FIX' THIS BY SHIFTING I...

May 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED THE 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE NEW WITH ONLY 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2010. IN JANUARY 2011 WE BEGAN SMELLING A FUEL SMELL. THIS OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND SHUT OFF THEN SUBSEQUENTLY TURNED BACK ON LESS THAN AN HOUR LATER LIKE WHEN RUNNING ERRANDS. I NEVER SMELLED GAS IF THE...

May 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,500 mi

I PURCHASED THE 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE NEW WITH ONLY 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2010. IN JANUARY 2011 WE BEGAN SMELLING A FUEL SMELL. THIS OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND SHUT OFF THEN SUBSEQUENTLY TURNED BACK ON LESS THAN AN HOUR LATER LIKE WHEN RUNNING ERRANDS. I NEVER SMELLED GAS IF THE...

Apr 18, 2011 Power Train 7,889 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE CONTACT TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WAS COASTING. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE RPMS INCREASED AND THERE WAS A HARD BUMP AND A SHUTTER FELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ...

Apr 18, 2011 Power Train 7,889 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE CONTACT TOOK HER FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND WAS COASTING. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE RPMS INCREASED AND THERE WAS A HARD BUMP AND A SHUTTER FELT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ...

Apr 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,500 mi

GAS/FUEL SMELL COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO CABIN OF 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS (2.4 L AUTOMATIC). SMELL IS NOT NOTICEABLE AT COLD START OVERNIGHT, OR AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS OF SITTING. SMELL IS VERY NOTICEABLE AFTER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THEN SHUT OFF FOR ANYWH...

Apr 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,500 mi

GAS/FUEL SMELL COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO CABIN OF 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS (2.4 L AUTOMATIC). SMELL IS NOT NOTICEABLE AT COLD START OVERNIGHT, OR AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS OF SITTING. SMELL IS VERY NOTICEABLE AFTER THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND THEN SHUT OFF FOR ANYWH...

Apr 8, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO DUPLI...

Apr 8, 2011 Power Train 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE WITHOUT APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO DUPLI...

Mar 17, 2011 Power Train 6,000 mi

OCT 2010 FIRST INCIDENT- WITH A COLD ENGINE IN THE MORNING WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 20-40 MPH MY 2010 6 CYL HYUNDAI SANTA FE LURCHED FORWARD WITH A LOUD BANG AS IF WE WERE HIT FROM BEHIND. WE HAD 6230 MILES ON VEHICLE. OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS THE SAME THING HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOT AS SEVERE AS THE F...

Mar 17, 2011 Power Train 6,000 mi

OCT 2010 FIRST INCIDENT- WITH A COLD ENGINE IN THE MORNING WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 20-40 MPH MY 2010 6 CYL HYUNDAI SANTA FE LURCHED FORWARD WITH A LOUD BANG AS IF WE WERE HIT FROM BEHIND. WE HAD 6230 MILES ON VEHICLE. OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS THE SAME THING HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES NOT AS SEVERE AS THE F...

Mar 14, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

CONSTANT, UNSAFE, AND UNCOMFORTABLE STEERING TO THE RIGHT, ENOUGH TO CHANGE LANES ON ITS OWN.

Mar 14, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

CONSTANT, UNSAFE, AND UNCOMFORTABLE STEERING TO THE RIGHT, ENOUGH TO CHANGE LANES ON ITS OWN.

Mar 10, 2011 Tires 5,112 mi

SINCE PURCHASING A NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AWD IN MAY 2010, THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH IT'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND A REOCCURRENCE NOW IN FEBRUARY 2011. I WAS SO UPSET THAT I WROTE THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY AND ITS NOW BEING OVERSEEN BY THE HYUNDAI EAST COAST...

Mar 10, 2011 Tires 5,112 mi

SINCE PURCHASING A NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AWD IN MAY 2010, THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH IT'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) IN NOVEMBER 2010 AND A REOCCURRENCE NOW IN FEBRUARY 2011. I WAS SO UPSET THAT I WROTE THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY AND ITS NOW BEING OVERSEEN BY THE HYUNDAI EAST COAST...

Feb 27, 2011 Power Train

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE GLS TRANSMISSION PERIODICALLY SLIPS AND THEN CLUNKS INTO THE NEXT HIGHEST GEAR WITH A FORCE THAT SHAKES THE CAR. THIS FORCE TRANSLATES INTO A BANGING SOUND. EACH INCIDENT HAPPENED AT SPEEDS OF 20-25 MPH AND SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFE...

Feb 27, 2011 Power Train

MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE GLS TRANSMISSION PERIODICALLY SLIPS AND THEN CLUNKS INTO THE NEXT HIGHEST GEAR WITH A FORCE THAT SHAKES THE CAR. THIS FORCE TRANSLATES INTO A BANGING SOUND. EACH INCIDENT HAPPENED AT SPEEDS OF 20-25 MPH AND SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFE...

Feb 22, 2011 Structure 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED SCRATCHES ON HER VEHICLE WHICH SUDDENLY TURNED INTO RUST WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND THAT IT WAS JUST PAINT DAMAG...

Feb 22, 2011 Structure 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED SCRATCHES ON HER VEHICLE WHICH SUDDENLY TURNED INTO RUST WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND THAT IT WAS JUST PAINT DAMAG...

Feb 18, 2011 Visibility

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, I REPORTED A PROBLEM YESTERDAY ABOUT A SHADOW ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, UPON FURTHER LOOKING AT THE PROBLEM WE HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IS CAUSING ALL THE PROBLEM, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ON DARK STREETS OR HIGHWAYS YOUR VIS...

Feb 18, 2011 Visibility

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, I REPORTED A PROBLEM YESTERDAY ABOUT A SHADOW ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, UPON FURTHER LOOKING AT THE PROBLEM WE HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IS CAUSING ALL THE PROBLEM, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ON DARK STREETS OR HIGHWAYS YOUR VIS...

Feb 17, 2011 Visibility

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AT NIGHT USING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS THERE IS A SHADOW ABOUT THREE QUARTERS DOWN THE WINDSHIELD THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROADS, ON LIGHTED ROADS IT IS NOT AS BAD, WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AND STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER. *TR

Feb 17, 2011 Exterior Lighting

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AT NIGHT USING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS THERE IS A SHADOW ABOUT THREE QUARTERS DOWN THE WINDSHIELD THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROADS, ON LIGHTED ROADS IT IS NOT AS BAD, WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AND STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER. *TR

Feb 17, 2011 Visibility

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AT NIGHT USING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS THERE IS A SHADOW ABOUT THREE QUARTERS DOWN THE WINDSHIELD THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROADS, ON LIGHTED ROADS IT IS NOT AS BAD, WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AND STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER. *TR

Feb 17, 2011 Exterior Lighting

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AT NIGHT USING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS THERE IS A SHADOW ABOUT THREE QUARTERS DOWN THE WINDSHIELD THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROADS, ON LIGHTED ROADS IT IS NOT AS BAD, WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO AND STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER. *TR

Feb 9, 2011 Air Bags 8,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AND THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE CON...

Feb 9, 2011 Air Bags 8,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO AND THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE CON...

Feb 1, 2011 Power Train 2,000 mi

ON SATURDAY, JAN. 15TH, I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 (4 1/2 MONTHS OLD, < 2000 MILES) WHEN I TURNED A CORNER ONTO A BUSY STREET, AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AS IF SOMEONE HAD TURNED OF THE IGNITION. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN WE LOST POWER STEERING AND ENGINE POWER OR WHEN ...

Feb 1, 2011 Power Train 2,000 mi

ON SATURDAY, JAN. 15TH, I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 (4 1/2 MONTHS OLD, < 2000 MILES) WHEN I TURNED A CORNER ONTO A BUSY STREET, AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AS IF SOMEONE HAD TURNED OF THE IGNITION. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN WE LOST POWER STEERING AND ENGINE POWER OR WHEN ...

Jan 29, 2011 Power Train 500 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AND WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE NOTICED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT I WAS DOING, BUT THEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT AND SAID THE SAME THING. BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 10-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN 2...

Jan 29, 2011 Power Train 500 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED AND WITHIN A COUPLE WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE NOTICED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AT FIRST, I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT I WAS DOING, BUT THEN MY HUSBAND DROVE IT AND SAID THE SAME THING. BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 10-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BETWEEN 2...

Jan 28, 2011 Power Train 1,500 mi

MY 2010 SANTA FE ON OCCASION WILL LURCH FORWARD WHEN STARTED, AND MAKES A THUD SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ABOUT 1500 MILES ON IT. THEN AT ABOUT 5000 MILES, WHEN STARTING OUT IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND VERY HARD, ENOUGH TO NEARLY GET A WHIPLASH AND F...

Jan 28, 2011 Power Train 1,500 mi

MY 2010 SANTA FE ON OCCASION WILL LURCH FORWARD WHEN STARTED, AND MAKES A THUD SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS STARTED WHEN THE CAR HAD ABOUT 1500 MILES ON IT. THEN AT ABOUT 5000 MILES, WHEN STARTING OUT IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND VERY HARD, ENOUGH TO NEARLY GET A WHIPLASH AND F...

Jan 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,780 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED ON INCLINE OF A HILL, THEN REVERSED (GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE) BACK DOWN 600 FEET THE HILL AND CRASHED AGAINST A CONCRETE WALL CORNER. HAVE 2 WITNESSES THAT SWITCHED OFF THE ENGINE, INSPECTED WRECK, FOUND NO FAULT CODES WITH A LAUNCH 431-READER BUT FIGURED THAT BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTER ...

Jan 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 6,780 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED ON INCLINE OF A HILL, THEN REVERSED (GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE) BACK DOWN 600 FEET THE HILL AND CRASHED AGAINST A CONCRETE WALL CORNER. HAVE 2 WITNESSES THAT SWITCHED OFF THE ENGINE, INSPECTED WRECK, FOUND NO FAULT CODES WITH A LAUNCH 431-READER BUT FIGURED THAT BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTER ...

Jan 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 6,780 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED ON INCLINE OF A HILL, THEN REVERSED (GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE) BACK DOWN 600 FEET THE HILL AND CRASHED AGAINST A CONCRETE WALL CORNER. HAVE 2 WITNESSES THAT SWITCHED OFF THE ENGINE, INSPECTED WRECK, FOUND NO FAULT CODES WITH A LAUNCH 431-READER BUT FIGURED THAT BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTER ...

Jan 7, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 6,780 mi

VEHICLE STOPPED ON INCLINE OF A HILL, THEN REVERSED (GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE) BACK DOWN 600 FEET THE HILL AND CRASHED AGAINST A CONCRETE WALL CORNER. HAVE 2 WITNESSES THAT SWITCHED OFF THE ENGINE, INSPECTED WRECK, FOUND NO FAULT CODES WITH A LAUNCH 431-READER BUT FIGURED THAT BATTERY WAS DRAINED AFTER ...

Jan 3, 2011 Power Train 15,362 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. SOMETIMES WHEN IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND IT FEELS LIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE HAS REAR-ENDED ME. IT HAPPENS A LOT WHEN THE SANTA FE IS COLD, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AT OTHER TIMES ALSO. IT WILL ALSO HESITATE AS IT GOES FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER T...

Jan 3, 2011 Power Train 15,362 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. SOMETIMES WHEN IT SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND IT FEELS LIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE HAS REAR-ENDED ME. IT HAPPENS A LOT WHEN THE SANTA FE IS COLD, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AT OTHER TIMES ALSO. IT WILL ALSO HESITATE AS IT GOES FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER T...

Jan 2, 2011 Power Train 6,900 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTAFE WITH 6900 MILES. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT AND THEN IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR MAKING A BANGING SOUND AND WOULD SURGE FORWARD. IT WAS LIKE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. EACH INCIDENT OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 20-25MPH WHILE ACCELERATING. I AM VERY CONC...

Jan 2, 2011 Power Train 6,900 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTAFE WITH 6900 MILES. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT AND THEN IT WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR MAKING A BANGING SOUND AND WOULD SURGE FORWARD. IT WAS LIKE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. EACH INCIDENT OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 20-25MPH WHILE ACCELERATING. I AM VERY CONC...

Dec 30, 2010 Power Train 5,000 mi

ON MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS, THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD, AND FEELS LIKE YOU ARE BEING REAR-ENDED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING, HOWEVER HYUNDAI HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR SAME, AND THE DEALER ...

Dec 30, 2010 Power Train 21,082 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, GLS. WHILE DRIVING IT, THE TRANSMISSION BROKE. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER, AND PULL OVER. IT DID NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT JUST HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS OR PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, NOISES, ETC. IT HAS 21,082 MILES / 7MONTHS OF USE. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Power Train 5,000 mi

ON MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS, THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR WITH SUCH FORCE THAT THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD, AND FEELS LIKE YOU ARE BEING REAR-ENDED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING, HOWEVER HYUNDAI HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR SAME, AND THE DEALER ...

Dec 30, 2010 Power Train 21,082 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, GLS. WHILE DRIVING IT, THE TRANSMISSION BROKE. I WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER, AND PULL OVER. IT DID NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT JUST HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS OR PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, NOISES, ETC. IT HAS 21,082 MILES / 7MONTHS OF USE. *TR

Dec 25, 2010 Power Train 15,323 mi

I BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON 12/13/10 WITH ~14K MILES I WAS DRIVING TO PHOENIX TODAY 12/25/10 AND WHEN LEAVING A STOP LIGHT THERE WAS A CLUNK AND THEN MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. AFTER DOING RESEARCH TODAY I HAVE FOUND THAT 2010 SANTA FE'S HAVE ISSUE WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION BUT NO R...

Dec 25, 2010 Power Train 15,323 mi

I BOUGHT A PRE-OWNED 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON 12/13/10 WITH ~14K MILES I WAS DRIVING TO PHOENIX TODAY 12/25/10 AND WHEN LEAVING A STOP LIGHT THERE WAS A CLUNK AND THEN MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. AFTER DOING RESEARCH TODAY I HAVE FOUND THAT 2010 SANTA FE'S HAVE ISSUE WITH THEIR TRANSMISSION BUT NO R...

Dec 17, 2010 Power Train 2,800 mi

BOUGHT OUR 2010 SANTA FE WITH 2700 MILES (THE OWNERS WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING IT) ON NOVEMBER 11TH. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED THAT IT BANGED LOUDLY AND LURCHED SOMEWHAT UPON GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. IT DOES IT AT ANY TIME OF DAY SO IT'S NOT LIMITED TO COLD STARTS. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP WHERE ...

Dec 17, 2010 Power Train 2,800 mi

BOUGHT OUR 2010 SANTA FE WITH 2700 MILES (THE OWNERS WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING IT) ON NOVEMBER 11TH. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED THAT IT BANGED LOUDLY AND LURCHED SOMEWHAT UPON GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. IT DOES IT AT ANY TIME OF DAY SO IT'S NOT LIMITED TO COLD STARTS. BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP WHERE ...

Dec 15, 2010 Power Train 10 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND I GET A HARD SHIFT WITH A LOUD BANG WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND OR 2ND TO 3RD. IT SEEMS TO DO THIS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD BUT IT DOES IT EVEN WHEN WARM. I HAD MINE IN 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION ON THE LAST REPAIR....

Dec 15, 2010 Power Train 10 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND I GET A HARD SHIFT WITH A LOUD BANG WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND OR 2ND TO 3RD. IT SEEMS TO DO THIS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD BUT IT DOES IT EVEN WHEN WARM. I HAD MINE IN 3 TIMES FOR REPAIR WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION ON THE LAST REPAIR....

Dec 14, 2010 Power Train

SAFETY: 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ENGINE SEEMS TO RACE AT SLOW SPEEDS/COASTING, THEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "SKIPS" THEN "SLAMS" BACK INTO GEAR. BROUGHT BACK INTO DEALERSHIP TWICE, FIRST WAS TOLD THEY HAD HEARD OF A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THAT IT WAS "WITHIN TOLERANCE" SO IT WAS NOT FIXED, WHEN IT HAPPENED A...

Dec 14, 2010 Power Train

SAFETY: 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ENGINE SEEMS TO RACE AT SLOW SPEEDS/COASTING, THEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION "SKIPS" THEN "SLAMS" BACK INTO GEAR. BROUGHT BACK INTO DEALERSHIP TWICE, FIRST WAS TOLD THEY HAD HEARD OF A SIMILAR ISSUE BUT THAT IT WAS "WITHIN TOLERANCE" SO IT WAS NOT FIXED, WHEN IT HAPPENED A...

Dec 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 6,120 mi

BRAKE HARD TO STOP EVEN AFTER PRESSING REALLY HARD DOWN ON THEM. VEHICLE ONLY SLOWS DOWN TO 20MPH WHEN INITIALLY SLAM ON THE BRAKE. I ALMOST REAR ENDED SOMEONE. I WAS ONLY DRIVING NO MORE THAN 40 MPH ON A 50 MPH ZONE. BRAKE FEELS REALLY HARD AND DOES NOT WORK WHEN SLAM ON. *TR

Dec 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Air 6,120 mi

BRAKE HARD TO STOP EVEN AFTER PRESSING REALLY HARD DOWN ON THEM. VEHICLE ONLY SLOWS DOWN TO 20MPH WHEN INITIALLY SLAM ON THE BRAKE. I ALMOST REAR ENDED SOMEONE. I WAS ONLY DRIVING NO MORE THAN 40 MPH ON A 50 MPH ZONE. BRAKE FEELS REALLY HARD AND DOES NOT WORK WHEN SLAM ON. *TR

Dec 6, 2010 Power Train 5,630 mi

WE PURCHASED 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ALMOST FROM THE START WE NOTICE AN OCCASION SHE WOULD BANG INTO GEAR WHILE DRIVING IN 30 - 40 MPH TRAFFIC AND STOPS. AFTER NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DEALER THEIR ANSWER WAS THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. THE LAST 2 TRIPS TO THE DEALER I EXPLAINED IF YOU DRIVE IN STOP & GO TRAFFI...

Dec 6, 2010 Power Train 5,630 mi

WE PURCHASED 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ALMOST FROM THE START WE NOTICE AN OCCASION SHE WOULD BANG INTO GEAR WHILE DRIVING IN 30 - 40 MPH TRAFFIC AND STOPS. AFTER NUMEROUS TRIPS TO DEALER THEIR ANSWER WAS THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE. THE LAST 2 TRIPS TO THE DEALER I EXPLAINED IF YOU DRIVE IN STOP & GO TRAFFI...

Dec 3, 2010 Power Train 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THROW ITSELF INTO GEAR WITH A HARD BANG AS IF IT WERE HIT FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE COMPUTER; THE BANGING STOPPED FOR A WHILE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN BUT THE...

Dec 3, 2010 Power Train 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD THROW ITSELF INTO GEAR WITH A HARD BANG AS IF IT WERE HIT FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO RESET THE COMPUTER; THE BANGING STOPPED FOR A WHILE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN BUT THE...

Dec 2, 2010 Electrical System Crash 3,685 mi

A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END IMPACT . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF REPAIRS, THE SHOP REPLACED THE COMPONENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND SENT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK FOR ERROR CODES AND TO RES...

Dec 2, 2010 Air Bags Crash 3,685 mi

A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END IMPACT . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF REPAIRS, THE SHOP REPLACED THE COMPONENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND SENT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK FOR ERROR CODES AND TO RES...

Dec 2, 2010 Electrical System Crash 3,685 mi

A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END IMPACT . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF REPAIRS, THE SHOP REPLACED THE COMPONENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND SENT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK FOR ERROR CODES AND TO RES...

Dec 2, 2010 Air Bags Crash 3,685 mi

A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END IMPACT . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF REPAIRS, THE SHOP REPLACED THE COMPONENTS OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND SENT THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO CHECK FOR ERROR CODES AND TO RES...

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 4,500 mi

ON A LARGE NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTAFE AWD WOULD SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AS IT WENT THROUGH THE GEARS. THAT IS WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL RELATIVELY COOL AS IN THE MORNING, IT WOULD START OFF IN FIRST, SHIFT TO SECOND AND THEN ON SOME OCCASIONS SLIP INTO NEUTRAL. WITH A LI...

Nov 15, 2010 Power Train 4,500 mi

ON A LARGE NUMBER OF OCCASIONS, THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTAFE AWD WOULD SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AS IT WENT THROUGH THE GEARS. THAT IS WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL RELATIVELY COOL AS IN THE MORNING, IT WOULD START OFF IN FIRST, SHIFT TO SECOND AND THEN ON SOME OCCASIONS SLIP INTO NEUTRAL. WITH A LI...

Nov 10, 2010 Power Train 689 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC FROM A SIDE STREET AND THE COMPUTER FOR THE TRANSMISSION PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. I LOST POWER AS THE ENGINE RPM SPIKED UP. THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE AGAIN UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND T...

Nov 10, 2010 Power Train 689 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC FROM A SIDE STREET AND THE COMPUTER FOR THE TRANSMISSION PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. I LOST POWER AS THE ENGINE RPM SPIKED UP. THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE AGAIN UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND T...

Nov 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LURCHES WHEN GEAR IS PUT TO DRIVE, OR WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS WHERE IT IS WORST (FEELING THAT WE JUST GOT REAR ENDED). STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE, ABOUT 3 TO 4 YEARS AGO, AND WAS DIAGNOSED AND HAVE REPLACED THE INPUT/OUTPUT SPEED CONTROL BY THE ...

Nov 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LURCHES WHEN GEAR IS PUT TO DRIVE, OR WHEN DRIVING AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS WHERE IT IS WORST (FEELING THAT WE JUST GOT REAR ENDED). STARTED ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE, ABOUT 3 TO 4 YEARS AGO, AND WAS DIAGNOSED AND HAVE REPLACED THE INPUT/OUTPUT SPEED CONTROL BY THE ...

Oct 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,200 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN JERKING OF SANTA FE 2010. DURING THE PAST MONTH OR SO, THIS PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED FEW TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED DURING THE WARM UP PERIOD. CAR WAS BROUGHT IN THE HYUNDAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND IS BEING INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.

Oct 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 3,200 mi

EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN JERKING OF SANTA FE 2010. DURING THE PAST MONTH OR SO, THIS PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED FEW TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED DURING THE WARM UP PERIOD. CAR WAS BROUGHT IN THE HYUNDAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND IS BEING INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.

Oct 21, 2010 Power Train 5,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH 11,000 MILES. LIKE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS MY CAR BANGS WHEN STARTING AND BANGS SO BAD WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS WHEN COLD THAT I THOUGHT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. WHEN DRIVING SLOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SO HARD THAT MY WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS NEW VEH. AF...

Oct 21, 2010 Power Train 5,000 mi

PROBLEMS WITH MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE WITH 11,000 MILES. LIKE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS MY CAR BANGS WHEN STARTING AND BANGS SO BAD WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS WHEN COLD THAT I THOUGHT I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. WHEN DRIVING SLOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS SO HARD THAT MY WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS NEW VEH. AF...

Oct 20, 2010 Power Train 1 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. "LURCHES" FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR. LOUD CLANKING SOUND WHEN STARTING (NOT ON ALL STARTS, ABOUT EVERY 7-10 STARTS). SLOW SPEED SPUTTERS. SLIPS AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR VERY ROUGHLY. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Power Train 1 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. "LURCHES" FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD GEAR. LOUD CLANKING SOUND WHEN STARTING (NOT ON ALL STARTS, ABOUT EVERY 7-10 STARTS). SLOW SPEED SPUTTERS. SLIPS AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR VERY ROUGHLY. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Power Train 7,100 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT SHIFTING. IT WILL SHIFT REALLY HARD AND SOMETIMES WHEN I GO TO GIVE IT THE GAS IT WILL REV TO 4RPMS BEFORE IT GOES THEN IT BANGS IN TO GEAR. I HAVE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PR...

Oct 11, 2010 Power Train 7,100 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT SHIFTING. IT WILL SHIFT REALLY HARD AND SOMETIMES WHEN I GO TO GIVE IT THE GAS IT WILL REV TO 4RPMS BEFORE IT GOES THEN IT BANGS IN TO GEAR. I HAVE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THEY CAN NOT REPLICATE THE PR...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 17,700 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTH FROM PALM COAST, FL TO SLATINGTON, PA. TRAVELING NORTH ON RTE I-95, MY HUSBAND DROVE ABOUT 300 MILES AND THAN I DROVE ANOTHER 300 MILES, STOPPING TO EAT AND AT VARIOUS REST AREAS. JUST BEFORE THE VIRGINIA BORDER, WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA AND MY HUSBAND TOOK OVE...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 17,700 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTH FROM PALM COAST, FL TO SLATINGTON, PA. TRAVELING NORTH ON RTE I-95, MY HUSBAND DROVE ABOUT 300 MILES AND THAN I DROVE ANOTHER 300 MILES, STOPPING TO EAT AND AT VARIOUS REST AREAS. JUST BEFORE THE VIRGINIA BORDER, WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA AND MY HUSBAND TOOK OVE...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 200 mi

MY PROBLEM IS WITH A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 4 CYL. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES HESITATES TO MOVE FORWARD, AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AS IN TRAFFIC. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY MOVE FORWARD, AND THEN IT S...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 17,700 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTH FROM PALM COAST, FL TO SLATINGTON, PA. TRAVELING NORTH ON RTE I-95, MY HUSBAND DROVE ABOUT 300 MILES AND THAN I DROVE ANOTHER 300 MILES, STOPPING TO EAT AND AT VARIOUS REST AREAS. JUST BEFORE THE VIRGINIA BORDER, WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA AND MY HUSBAND TOOK OVE...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 17,700 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE TRAVELING NORTH FROM PALM COAST, FL TO SLATINGTON, PA. TRAVELING NORTH ON RTE I-95, MY HUSBAND DROVE ABOUT 300 MILES AND THAN I DROVE ANOTHER 300 MILES, STOPPING TO EAT AND AT VARIOUS REST AREAS. JUST BEFORE THE VIRGINIA BORDER, WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA AND MY HUSBAND TOOK OVE...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train 200 mi

MY PROBLEM IS WITH A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 4 CYL. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES HESITATES TO MOVE FORWARD, AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATES. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AS IN TRAFFIC. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY MOVE FORWARD, AND THEN IT S...

Sep 27, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO GRAB OR DROP. WHEN HE REVERSED AND THEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, HE NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. HE NOTICED THE FAILURE EVERYDAY WHEN HE FIRST DROVE FOR THAT DAY. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THE FAIL...

Sep 27, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO GRAB OR DROP. WHEN HE REVERSED AND THEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, HE NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. HE NOTICED THE FAILURE EVERYDAY WHEN HE FIRST DROVE FOR THAT DAY. THE CONTACT EXPLAINED THE FAIL...

Sep 26, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANT FE, SE V6 3.5 AWD. THERE IS A GEAR CLANGING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED UP. THIS OCCURS ABOUT EVERY THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. VEHICLE IS ROCKED BY THE MOVEMENT. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM ' NOTHING DONE. *TR

Sep 26, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANT FE, SE V6 3.5 AWD. THERE IS A GEAR CLANGING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED UP. THIS OCCURS ABOUT EVERY THIRD TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. VEHICLE IS ROCKED BY THE MOVEMENT. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM ' NOTHING DONE. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Power Train 4,942 mi

WITH A COLD ENGINE IN THE MORNING, MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WITH A LOUD "BANG" AROUND 10MPH. THIS IS SPORADIC. ALSO AT START UP, THE VEHICLE WHILE SITTING IN PARK, DOES THE SAME THING WHEN STARTED, THOUGH NOT AS FORCEFUL AT WHEN DRIVING. I NOW HAVE 4800 MILES, AND THIS HA...

Sep 20, 2010 Power Train 4,942 mi

WITH A COLD ENGINE IN THE MORNING, MY 2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS WITH A LOUD "BANG" AROUND 10MPH. THIS IS SPORADIC. ALSO AT START UP, THE VEHICLE WHILE SITTING IN PARK, DOES THE SAME THING WHEN STARTED, THOUGH NOT AS FORCEFUL AT WHEN DRIVING. I NOW HAVE 4800 MILES, AND THIS HA...

Sep 18, 2010 Power Train 1,500 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AWD TRANSMISSION ISSUE. IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING, WHILE CAR IS IN PARK, CAR IDLES HIGH, WANTS TO LURCH BACKWARD, BUT IS "CAUGHT" BY THE FACT THAT IT IS STILL IN PARK. MAKES A LOUD BANG SOUND WHEN THIS HAPPENS - ALMOST LIKE SOMETHING IN THE FRAME OR ELSEWHERE IN CAR CATCHES I...

Sep 18, 2010 Power Train 1,500 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE AWD TRANSMISSION ISSUE. IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING, WHILE CAR IS IN PARK, CAR IDLES HIGH, WANTS TO LURCH BACKWARD, BUT IS "CAUGHT" BY THE FACT THAT IT IS STILL IN PARK. MAKES A LOUD BANG SOUND WHEN THIS HAPPENS - ALMOST LIKE SOMETHING IN THE FRAME OR ELSEWHERE IN CAR CATCHES I...

Sep 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

2010 SANTA FE GL - ABOUT 60% OF STARTING HAS A JERK/KICK. IT'S LIKE SOMETHING ENGAGED SUDDENLY. TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND SHOWED NO ABNORMAL READINGS. ON AUG. 19/2010, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 110 KM/HR THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE CAR FROM BEHIND. I THOUGHT THE TRUCK BES...

Sep 14, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,000 mi

2010 SANTA FE GL - ABOUT 60% OF STARTING HAS A JERK/KICK. IT'S LIKE SOMETHING ENGAGED SUDDENLY. TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND SHOWED NO ABNORMAL READINGS. ON AUG. 19/2010, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 110 KM/HR THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE CAR FROM BEHIND. I THOUGHT THE TRUCK BES...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT RAN TO CATCH THE VEHICLE AS IT INDEPENDENTLY REACHED A STOP. THE FRONT PA...

Sep 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT RAN TO CATCH THE VEHICLE AS IT INDEPENDENTLY REACHED A STOP. THE FRONT PA...

Sep 13, 2010 Power Train 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT RAN TO CATCH THE VEHICLE AS IT INDEPENDENTLY REACHED A STOP. THE FRONT PA...

Sep 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT RAN TO CATCH THE VEHICLE AS IT INDEPENDENTLY REACHED A STOP. THE FRONT PA...

Sep 6, 2010 Power Train 800 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE TRANSMISSIONS BANGS INTO GEAR BETWEEN 1-2 GIVING A FEELING AS IF SOMEONE HAS REAR ENDED YOUR CAR .IT ALSO HAS A ROCKING MOTION WHILE DRIVING. MOSTLY DOES THIS FIRST THING IN THE MORNING BUT WILL ALSO DO IT RANDOMLY. CALL HYUNDAI AND THEY CLAIM THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLED...

Sep 6, 2010 Power Train 800 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE TRANSMISSIONS BANGS INTO GEAR BETWEEN 1-2 GIVING A FEELING AS IF SOMEONE HAS REAR ENDED YOUR CAR .IT ALSO HAS A ROCKING MOTION WHILE DRIVING. MOSTLY DOES THIS FIRST THING IN THE MORNING BUT WILL ALSO DO IT RANDOMLY. CALL HYUNDAI AND THEY CLAIM THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLED...

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train 16,087 mi

AS THE ENGINE STARTS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN "PARK", THE 2010 SANTE FE LURCHES FORWARD AS IF THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT DISENGAGED. THE FORWARD LURCH RANGES FROM A SENSATION OF MOTION TO AN INCH OF TIRE ROTATION. FURTHERMORE, THIS HAPPENS AGAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN IDLING BETWEEN 1200-15...

Sep 3, 2010 Power Train 16,087 mi

AS THE ENGINE STARTS WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN "PARK", THE 2010 SANTE FE LURCHES FORWARD AS IF THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT DISENGAGED. THE FORWARD LURCH RANGES FROM A SENSATION OF MOTION TO AN INCH OF TIRE ROTATION. FURTHERMORE, THIS HAPPENS AGAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN IDLING BETWEEN 1200-15...

Sep 2, 2010 Visibility 8,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGY TO THE POINT WHERE SHE COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD. THE DEFROST WOULD NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DEFROST WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE WAS EXCESSIVE DURING RAINY WEATHER CON...

Sep 2, 2010 Visibility 8,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGY TO THE POINT WHERE SHE COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD. THE DEFROST WOULD NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DEFROST WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE WAS EXCESSIVE DURING RAINY WEATHER CON...

Sep 1, 2010 Power Train 4,000 mi

BRAND NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 6 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE SOMETIMES MAKES A LOUD BANG FROM TRANSMISSION AT START UP. VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN STARTED UP IN PARK. ALSO LOUD BAND WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE. HAS A PROBLEM SHIFTING SOMETIMES FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR,A SLIGHT HESITATION SOME...

Sep 1, 2010 Power Train 4,000 mi

BRAND NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 6 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE SOMETIMES MAKES A LOUD BANG FROM TRANSMISSION AT START UP. VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN STARTED UP IN PARK. ALSO LOUD BAND WHEN ENGAGING REVERSE. HAS A PROBLEM SHIFTING SOMETIMES FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR,A SLIGHT HESITATION SOME...

Aug 26, 2010 Power Train 677 mi

REPORT DATE: 08/26/2010. PURCHASED HYUNDAI SANTA FE 08/14/2010. VEHICLE HAS 1190 MILES TO DATE. VEHICLE HAS MOMENTARILY STALLED 5 TIMES - 2 IN TRAFFIC SITUATION WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CRASH. ALL STALLS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER SITTING AND IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR TURNS ON BOTH LEVEL SURFACE A...

Aug 26, 2010 Fuel System, Other 677 mi

REPORT DATE: 08/26/2010. PURCHASED HYUNDAI SANTA FE 08/14/2010. VEHICLE HAS 1190 MILES TO DATE. VEHICLE HAS MOMENTARILY STALLED 5 TIMES - 2 IN TRAFFIC SITUATION WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CRASH. ALL STALLS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER SITTING AND IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR TURNS ON BOTH LEVEL SURFACE A...

Aug 26, 2010 Power Train 677 mi

REPORT DATE: 08/26/2010. PURCHASED HYUNDAI SANTA FE 08/14/2010. VEHICLE HAS 1190 MILES TO DATE. VEHICLE HAS MOMENTARILY STALLED 5 TIMES - 2 IN TRAFFIC SITUATION WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CRASH. ALL STALLS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER SITTING AND IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR TURNS ON BOTH LEVEL SURFACE A...

Aug 26, 2010 Fuel System, Other 677 mi

REPORT DATE: 08/26/2010. PURCHASED HYUNDAI SANTA FE 08/14/2010. VEHICLE HAS 1190 MILES TO DATE. VEHICLE HAS MOMENTARILY STALLED 5 TIMES - 2 IN TRAFFIC SITUATION WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN CRASH. ALL STALLS HAVE OCCURRED AFTER SITTING AND IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR TURNS ON BOTH LEVEL SURFACE A...

Aug 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

ALL DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK UPON PLACING SHIFT CONTROL IN THE PARK POSITION OR THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ENTRY MAY BE GAINED BY ANYONE IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGERS. THIS FEATURE CAN NOT BE ALTERED OR DEFEATED TO ALLOW THE DO...

Aug 23, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

ALL DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK UPON PLACING SHIFT CONTROL IN THE PARK POSITION OR THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ENTRY MAY BE GAINED BY ANYONE IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGERS. THIS FEATURE CAN NOT BE ALTERED OR DEFEATED TO ALLOW THE DO...

Aug 20, 2010 Power Train 3,200 mi

VEHICLE SOMETIMES MAKES A LOUD BANG AT STARTUP. HAVEN'T OBSERVED ANY SUDDEN JERKS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION BUT WONDERING IF THIS "BANGING" PROBLEM WILL LEAD TO A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 3.5 L V6 AWD. *TR

Aug 20, 2010 Power Train 3,200 mi

VEHICLE SOMETIMES MAKES A LOUD BANG AT STARTUP. HAVEN'T OBSERVED ANY SUDDEN JERKS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION BUT WONDERING IF THIS "BANGING" PROBLEM WILL LEAD TO A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED 3.5 L V6 AWD. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Power Train 2,500 mi

BRAND NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE INTERMITTENTLY LURCHES FORWARD AND REVERSE WHEN STARTED UP IN PARK. APPEARS AS IF STARTING UP "IN GEAR" WHEN IN PARK. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Power Train 2,500 mi

BRAND NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE INTERMITTENTLY LURCHES FORWARD AND REVERSE WHEN STARTED UP IN PARK. APPEARS AS IF STARTING UP "IN GEAR" WHEN IN PARK. *TR

Aug 17, 2010 Power Train 3,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE GAUGES BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. AS SHE RESUMED DRIVING AND REACHED 25 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DE...

Aug 17, 2010 Power Train 3,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE GAUGES BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. AS SHE RESUMED DRIVING AND REACHED 25 MPH, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DE...

Aug 6, 2010 Electrical System 824 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE / OWNED 5 1/2 WEEKS / 824 MILES. STARTED VEHICLE LATE MORNING, PREPARING TO DRIVE OUT OF THE GARAGE. SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE A/C VENTS. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE & GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. CALLED 911 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT. SMOKE CONTINUED FOR COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTE...

Aug 6, 2010 Electrical System 824 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE / OWNED 5 1/2 WEEKS / 824 MILES. STARTED VEHICLE LATE MORNING, PREPARING TO DRIVE OUT OF THE GARAGE. SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM THE A/C VENTS. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE ENGINE & GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. CALLED 911 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT. SMOKE CONTINUED FOR COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTE...

Aug 3, 2010 Power Train 250 mi

NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE--AFTER APPROX 3 WEEKS OWNERSHIP, CAR TRIES TO GO INTO REVERSE, MAKES LOUD NOISE, WHEN STARTED. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, MAYBE 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. ALSO HAVE "MISS" /"JERK" WHEN CAR SHIFTS AT SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR-VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS--...

Aug 3, 2010 Power Train 250 mi

NEW 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE--AFTER APPROX 3 WEEKS OWNERSHIP, CAR TRIES TO GO INTO REVERSE, MAKES LOUD NOISE, WHEN STARTED. DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME, MAYBE 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. ALSO HAVE "MISS" /"JERK" WHEN CAR SHIFTS AT SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR-VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS--...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 5,000 mi

HYUNDAI SANTE FE 2010 WAS PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY 2010. WITHIN 3 MONTHS THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED TWICE WHILE IN ROUTE.AND DISPLAYED DIFFICULTY UP-SHIFTING AND DOWN=SHIFTING, 1ST - 3RD AND 3RD - 1ST. RETURNED TO SERVICE DEPT OF DEALER. SERVICE DEPT UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF INCIDENTS. WIT...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 AWD LIMITED I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT, AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN I STARTED IT. LUCKILY MY FOOT WAS NEAR THE BRAKE, SO I INSTINCTIVELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAR IT WOULD HAVE GONE IF I...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 5,000 mi

HYUNDAI SANTE FE 2010 WAS PURCHASED NEW IN FEBRUARY 2010. WITHIN 3 MONTHS THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED TWICE WHILE IN ROUTE.AND DISPLAYED DIFFICULTY UP-SHIFTING AND DOWN=SHIFTING, 1ST - 3RD AND 3RD - 1ST. RETURNED TO SERVICE DEPT OF DEALER. SERVICE DEPT UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF INCIDENTS. WIT...

Jul 31, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 AWD LIMITED I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT, AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN I STARTED IT. LUCKILY MY FOOT WAS NEAR THE BRAKE, SO I INSTINCTIVELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAR IT WOULD HAVE GONE IF I...

Jul 26, 2010 Power Train 6,000 mi

2010 SANTA FE. I GET A LOUD KNOCK (WHICH JERKS THE VEHICLE) EVERY SO OFTEN WHEN I START THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WITH IT. I ALSO GET A PAUSE AT TIMES GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR IN MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DEALER REFILLED TRANSMISSION FLUID WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE HELPED THAT A ...

Jul 26, 2010 Power Train 6,000 mi

2010 SANTA FE. I GET A LOUD KNOCK (WHICH JERKS THE VEHICLE) EVERY SO OFTEN WHEN I START THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WITH IT. I ALSO GET A PAUSE AT TIMES GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR IN MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DEALER REFILLED TRANSMISSION FLUID WHICH SEEMS TO HAVE HELPED THAT A ...

Jul 25, 2010 Power Train 1,500 mi

I HAVE THE 2010 SANTA FE BANGING PROBLEM - STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT ONLY HAPPENS ABOUT 1 PER WEEK - DEALER CLAIMED THEY NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE - LOOKED AT ME LIKE I WAS SOME SORT OF CRAZY FOOL. I DESCRIBED IT AS -- IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE BUMPED INTO ME FROM BEHIND - THE FIRST FE...

Jul 25, 2010 Fuel System, Other 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Electrical System 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Power Train 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Power Train 1,500 mi

I HAVE THE 2010 SANTA FE BANGING PROBLEM - STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT ONLY HAPPENS ABOUT 1 PER WEEK - DEALER CLAIMED THEY NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFORE - LOOKED AT ME LIKE I WAS SOME SORT OF CRAZY FOOL. I DESCRIBED IT AS -- IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE BUMPED INTO ME FROM BEHIND - THE FIRST FE...

Jul 25, 2010 Fuel System, Other 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Electrical System 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Power Train 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 5,200 mi

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 I WAS ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH FAST MOVING TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO BARELY GLIDE THE SANTE FE TO THE SHOULDER AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOLLOW UP: 3 PM VISITED HYUNDAI SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TOLD THA...

Jul 19, 2010 Power Train 3,500 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD. WE BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 8 MILES. AFTER ONE WEEK WE STARTED TO NOTICE A BANGING SOUND WHEN THE CAR WOULD SHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS, SOMETIMES IT WAS SO SEVERE THE CAR WOULD JERK FORWARD VIOLENTLY. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER TWICE AND THEY TELL US THERE IS NOT...

Jul 19, 2010 Power Train 3,500 mi

I HAVE A 2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD. WE BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 8 MILES. AFTER ONE WEEK WE STARTED TO NOTICE A BANGING SOUND WHEN THE CAR WOULD SHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS, SOMETIMES IT WAS SO SEVERE THE CAR WOULD JERK FORWARD VIOLENTLY. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER TWICE AND THEY TELL US THERE IS NOT...

May 2, 2010 Power Train 1,159 mi

ENGINE HESITATION AND ACCELERATION,PULLING TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD. WHEN BRAKING ALMOST COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. CAN HEAR WHEEL NOISE,LIKE TIRES ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. *TR

May 2, 2010 Power Train 1,159 mi

ENGINE HESITATION AND ACCELERATION,PULLING TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD. WHEN BRAKING ALMOST COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. CAN HEAR WHEEL NOISE,LIKE TIRES ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Power Train 870 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 AWD LIMITED I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT, AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN I STARTED IT. LUCKILY MY FOOT WAS NEAR THE BRAKE, SO I INSTINCTIVELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAR IT WOULD HAVE GONE ...

Apr 23, 2010 Power Train 870 mi

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE V6 AWD LIMITED I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT, AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN I STARTED IT. LUCKILY MY FOOT WAS NEAR THE BRAKE, SO I INSTINCTIVELY SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW FAR IT WOULD HAVE GONE ...