The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that she received an alert notification on her phone of an undisclosed recall. The contact then notified the dealer and confirmed that the VIN was included the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and scheduled an appointment. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed to the dealer, she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact then heard a loud explosion coming from under the hood and abruptly depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull off the roadway. The contact became aware of a trail of oil on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an internal combustion failure and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss by the dealer, but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and Service Campaign 953: ECM & Cluster Update. The contact was provided a case number and advised to call the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine complaints
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In May, my vehicle began having issues with acceleration and was choking when going uphill, or would start choking when slowing to turn or start moving after being stopped. The engine light came on and had code P1326. Dealership did a system update and it went away. The car broke down not long after, wouldn't start. Replaced battery as it wouldn't charge and was drained. Still didn't work. Towed it to dealership. After several days, they said it might be the crankshaft position sensor. A local mechanic replaced it, it did not fix it. Spark plugs were completely burnt up and covered in gas. Changed spark plugs and it seemed fixed, until it broke down last week. Has code P0420 now. Checked oil, it has absolutely no oil in it and it has only been about 3000 miles since my last oil change. It is due for an oil change, but should not be completely out of oil. Burning oil can clog cat converter, causing P0420 code. My vehicle has a theta engine, which was involved in a lawsuit and settlement, which I only learned about yesterday, and have missed the deadline to file a claim. The vehicle has lost acceleration and died while driving, posing a risk to myself and other drivers. Vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Dealership failed to tell me anything about my spark plugs, and did not mention my vehicle having oil issues. Non-dealership mechanics have been the ones to bring the issues to my attention. Corporate Hyundai will also not help.
Bought a used 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in December of 2022, as a second owner from a third party car dealer. No extended warranty was purchased. The vehicle currently has 122,750 miles. At the second oil change service done at Valvoline they told us it was not showing it had oil at the dipstick. I have driven it 337 miles thus far and it is already showing at the low mark. There is a recent settled law suit regarding excessive oil consumption. Some articles regarding the law suit listed 2010-2012 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe as being affected, but the settlement only lists 2010-2012, as such the VIN recall search brings nothing. This vehicle is excessively consuming oil and I suspect the engine will seize in the near future.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that upon taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, she was informed that there was no oil in the vehicle. The mechanic determined that oil was leaking into the engine and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs on 4 occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not repair the vehicle, but advised the contact to replace the oil every 1,000 miles. The contact stated that she had been adding a quarter of oil every 2-3 days. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was undrivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Car went dead in the middle of the highway and put me and my daughter in danger. Dealership didn't do anything to fix or warn me of what was about to happen. was taken into dealership for excessive oil consumption
I was driving 55 miles an hour down a major highway all of the sudden my vehicle jumps and lost all power. I did managed to make it onto the side of the road. I turned off the vehicle and turned it back on it was making a crazy noise. It is now not drivable due to the engine failure.
- KSDS (Knock Sensor) Engine Light - Had to have Car towed - Nonactive recall for KSDS system for my vehicle, in spite of the Campaign 966 for Hyundai vehicles within the range of years for the class action lawsuit
My truck started making very funny noises out of the engine area, two nights ago, and the next day, the noise persisted, and the car stalled. When we checked the oil, it was bone dry. There was no oil light warning. This car is very well-maintained.
Engine is consuming at least 1quart of oil every 750-1000 miles with no oil leaks.
My engine is burning about 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes.
Engine is consuming 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. I add 1/2 quart every 500 miles in order to be safe. If this vehicle is driven by someone other than a person like me who checks the oil level between oil changes the engine would fail due to lack of oil. The dealer wants $150 to conduct an oil consumption test! Several dealers tell me that this condition is ok, really?
Consuming 5 quarts of oil in less than 1000 miles, stalling. Not starting
2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT-Consumer is writing in with concerns and questions about the engine oil light indicator. Consumer checked the oil and it was dry. Consumers questions are: Why the engine oil light did not come on until there was almost no oil in the oil pan? There are no oil leaks under the vehicle. I am a retired Automotive Technician with 37 years for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC., and I have never seen this before. What happen to the warning and where did the oil go? Is there a recall on the Engine Oil Warning Light?
Oil consumption is SUPER high. Not even 1 month after oil change have to add 2 quarts of oil. Have replaced gaskets in the engine but the head gaskets are also needing replaced when car not even that old. No oil leaking to be seen from engine. Oil consumption causing failures of other parts costing more in repairs.
Oil consumption burn extremely lot of oil after or before one month of iol change.
Oil and filter was changed the 1st or 2nd week of March. (Mobil 1 full syn. 5W-20, with a Hyundai filter) A. Oil black, which was typical for the car (approx 1 qt low, topped off multiple times in the approx. 5000 mi since the last oil filter change) Note: On 12/21/22 Rowe Hyundai of Westbrook, ME, performed the ABS Recall, and we had the 2nd Carbon BG fuel injection flush performed. They noted oil was low and appeared dirty. Oil topped off that same day. I also asked the service manager why the engine burned/ leaked so much oil, and was suggested to try the Hyundai oil filter, in which I bought two. Because of the continued leakage of oil around the oil drain cover plate, I asked for a new oil plug washer and was told there was one taped to each one of the oil filter boxes. The first Hyundai filter and washer was installed the first of March 2023. All prior oil / filter changes the oil plug was never loose. I, [XXX] dad, [XXX] have been changing my oil and filters on all my cars for the last 10+ years (not to include when I was younger) est. >60 changes, and never have I had a loose oil plug. new Hyundai filter and drain plug washer were used. Installation was performed to manufacturer’s spec. B. 5/13/23 added 24 oz. of Mobil 1 full syn. (had approx. 1000 miles since above oil change, this was the typical oil burn) C. 5/17/23 [XXX] left for Baltimore, and 2 hrs into trip (on rt. 15 Merrit Pkwy) noticed the red oil light come on, stopped the car and shut the engine off. Called tow truck, found Hyundai dealer with a good reputation. Police stopped and pushed her to a safer location. Car towed to Balice Hyundai of Fairfield. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
April 17th 2023 my cars decelerate, wouldn't accelerate above 60 mph and would randomly decelerate as low as 15mph. The check engine lightvwas constantly flashing and the rmp wouldn't go above 2. I called motorworld and Hyundai. Motorworld said I needed a knock sensor replacement. They replaced the knock sensor. I called Hyundai again to see if I could be reimbursed. They said no. Hyundai then told me that because I paid to replaced the knock sensor my engine was now covered for life. A I ri 14th 2023 the exact same thing happened to my car again. I had it towed to motorworld. A week later I was told that they recommended an $800 oil consumption test because they said the oil was very low. I told them that my oil light never came on. The car was failing. I told the that I just had an oil change and that I thought the prior mechanic cheated me out of oil because my oil light came on 2 weeks after getting an oil change. This whole week I've been going back and forth with Hyundai re: this problem with is noted on websites. I was told that there is nothing they can do. I asked them to replace the motor. This is an engine problem and the engine is covered under power transmission and because I paid to replace the knock sensor. However it is not the knock sensor. The car did what it was supposed to do if tge engine is in danger of failing. So why did the charge me $583 for the knock sensor replacement and now they want me to pay $800 for an oil consumption test. It's obvious that the vehicle is consumption oil. There are no oil leaks. I spoke with Hyundai again yesterday. I told her that Hyundai needs to replace the engine and I feel that they stalling and putting me in danger. If this happens again I'm in danger, especially on the highway. Motorworld called to confirm that I was told on several occasions that because I paid for a knock sensor my engine is under warranty for life. Motorworld tod her that it's not. This occurred in April and again 5/14/23
Engine is burning 1-2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. Car was purchased new and this problem began at the 86,000-87000 milage. Mark. Problem confirmed by my mechanic and a dealership mechanic. Car has been regularly serviced by my independent service center. Regular inspections have been conducted in order to renew tags. Oil lamp warning and emmission light warning came on at the onstart of this just as oil change was due. Car was found to be very low on oil, with no leaks being found. Within days, oil light came on again and emmissions. Have had oil consumption test run at dealership and waiting to see if Hyundai is going to honor warranty. Meanwhile, dealership is trying to convince me to trade in my car for a new car.
Car uses an excessive amount of oil. Have to add more than a quart every 1000 miles
Driving my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and began hearing occasional rattling noises in engine. Engine light came on - so I made an appointment to take car to API Repair Shop. Next day engine light began to blink and car stalled and started up only to stall again, before starting up. Drove home and parked car. Had it towed to API for diagnostic test. They determined there was a problem in the oil line. They dropped the oil pan to fine pieces of metal. They stopped working on the car immediately and looked up reports to find there was a Hyundai recall for engine problems. (same as described above only some engines caught fire). API had car towed to Jones Hyundai in Bel Air. Jones Hyundai refused to honor the warranty or fix the recall saying another repair shop 'tampered with the engine'. API says they only dropped the oil pan in an effort to diagnose the problem. API made me aware of the recall which I was never notified by Hyundai. API said it has to be a certified Hyundai dealer to fix recalls - which is why we towed it to the nearest dealer, yet Jones Hyundai in Bel Air is refusing to fix the problem. They said they will not touch the car. How can they refuse to fix a recall - under the law aren't they obligated to replace the defective part?
The engine started making horrible noises and stopped accelerating mid high way. Was very unsafe
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that she had to add a quart of oil after driving less than 1,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, the manufacturer later informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
I have encountered 2 issues that can lead to engine failure: 1- Crack in the Oil Pan, 2- High oil consumption leading to engine failure. 1 - I took my vehicle in for the 5,000 mile oil change Jan 11, 2023. I also told them that my engine was idling rough when I was sitting still. After an hour wait, I was told the oil level was very low and the technician had found a crack in the oil pan near the oil drain plug. I was showed the crack in the pan and allowed to take pictures. They had a pan in stock and replaced the pan. My odometer reading for the service was 87,476. 2 - On March 25, 2023 I checked my oil level and the dip stick showed I was 2 quarts low. The odometer reading at that time was 90,826. I added 2 qts of oil. In retrospect my engine had starting idling rough about 2 weeks before I had to add the 2 qts of oil. The engine ran smoother after the oil was added. I have pictures of the odometer reading and the dip stick. I went into the dealership on March 27, 2023 and told service advisor about the problem. They couldn't get me in until Mon. April 3, 2023. Odometer was reading 91,146. The 90,000 mile service was done and I was told my engine was consuming a lot of oil. I am now in the process of getting Hyundai to approve an Oil Usage Test. If it fails, the dealership told me Hyundai would replace the engine.
Driving home from work, engine suddenly make loud knocking noise, then the car was unable to accelerate. All lights on dashboard lit up, car turned off, unable to start again in neutral. Had to coast off the highway onto side of road with no power. Car never would restart.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking while coming to a stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
The acceleration of the vehicle from a stop. Whether from a stop sign, stop light, even sometimes after slowing down after a turn. It hesitates while the gas pedal is still being applied. Causing the vehicle to slow and other vehicles are forced to brake. The engine does not rev and the tachometer does not move. There are no warnings lights or vehicle notifications. After several attempts to bring it to the dealership, they are never able to replicate the issue. The OBD scans show no issues. It has never been a constant problem, however it remains as a "hit or miss" issue. Could be days of no problems and then popping back up every stop.
Within the last few weeks my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV has been experiencing few noticeable issues. 1st my vehicle doesn’t want to start when I turn the key, I have to open the door close it then try again and it will turn over to start. 2nd recently driving on the highway my vehicle slowed all the way down and started jerking like it wanted to cut off. I would push my accelerator down as far as possible and it will still go slow and not speed up.3rd my vehicle is making a throttle/knocking noise and a blinking check engine light is on as well.
I noticed at roughly about 120,000 miles the vehicle started slowly consuming oil. Vehicle now consumes excessively at 1 quart of oil about every 800 to 1000 miles. Oil level needs to be checked daily for fear of further damage. I recently changed the oil on 3/12/23 and checked oil on 3/15/23 and vehicle was a half quart low.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the oil warning light was blinking. The contact checked the oil level and noticed that there was no oil in the engine; the contact added oil to the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The valve cover gasket was replaced, and more oil was added to the engine. On another occasion, the contact checked the oil level and notice there was no oil in the engine again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and the dealer stated that a consumption test needed to be performed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the oil maybe leaking through the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle needed an oil consumption test performed. A case was filed. The failure mileage was 77,600.
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