The contact's granddaughter owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to make an abnormal noise, and then the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The owner towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The owner towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine complaints
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The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sante Fe. The contact stated that after she purchased the vehicle while driving, she rear-ended another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the engine was replaced however, the contact stated that two to three hours later while driving, the RPM’s failed to increase over number two and the engine failed to engage at 45 MPH. The contact then stated that while driving or idling, she heard a rattling noise in the engine, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor regulator and the camshaft timing belt failed. The contact then stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two head gaskets failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact stated that no warranty information was provided and was unable to contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Car was stolen.Car was send to body shop for repairs.Car was started at body shop after battery was replaced.Car was driven out of shop after repairs.After going less than 1000feet car shut down.Tried to start Hyundia and smoke poured out from up hood.It looked as if car was going to burst into flames.I did not raise hood and smoke died down.Wrecker returned car to body shop.They checked car and engine was completely locked up.Geico sented car to Thornton Road Hyundai Lithia Springs,Georgia for engine replacement.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, oil, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Vehicle caught fire spontaneously at a parking lot. Car was just serviced and inspected a month prior at the hyundai dealer where I purchased it and had no problems reported. Car was parked at the time of the incident. From the initial report from the fire department the cause of the fire was a mechanical issue. The vehicle was a total loss.
Took car in 1 month ago for service campaign (software update) 2016 santa fe sport 83,000 miles. While driving on freeway yesterday engine light started flashing and car went in to 'safe mode' was able to go about 1/2 mile before it completely stopped.. Had it towed to dealership was informed today the engine failed. Waiting for approval from hyundai for new engine. I'm completely stuck in this vehicle now. No one will pay what is owed and I will lose trading it in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine light had illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer keffer hyundai ( 9010 east independence blvd, mathews, nc) who diagnosed that an engine harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The harness was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who diagnosed that the nox sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai santa fe sport. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated intermittently without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to coastal hyundai (915 w new haven ave, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was determined that the vibration was normal. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
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