2009 Hyundai Santa Fe: fire, smoke or burning smell

6 of the 359 complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 53,504
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2024
1
2023
5
2022
1
2021
2
2020
11
2019
11
2018
3
2017
39
2016
7
2015
13
2014
30
2013
40
2012
22
2011
11
2010
6
2009
6
2008
6
2007
7
2006
3
2005
1
2004
6
2003
4
2002
1
2001
3

What owners say

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 98,220 miles · FL

My gas gage started to work improperly. I took it to a mechanic I trust. He told me the fuel pump senders were bad. After he removed them he called me to tell me I was lucky my vehicle didn't catch fire or blow up! One sender has insulation broken and the wire is exposed. He also found that an internal wire was even worst. The protective connector was gone! That left those wires with no protection. They show signs of bad corrosion on both the wires and the terminals. They appear to maybe even have shorted out. They are black and a rust orange color. They are also pitted. I contacted hyundai. They didn't seem to care. They were more concerned that I hadn't brought my car to a dealer for over five years. I explained that two different dealerships here in miami had cheated me and treated me badly. The representative was trying to insist if I had brought my vehicle in they would have discovered the problem sooner. That is just not true. They only way to observe this problem was to physically remove the backseat and open the floor to expose the gas tank and then remove the pump! They will not do anything! I have the feeling that they won't even report this to their own company or to you. I still have the parts. They were also not interested in seeing them or pictures. They just don't care! What if my car caught fire? What if the fumes ignited? Anyone in the backseat would have been either killed or injured!

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · 106,000 miles · MD · fire

Vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. Vehicle had not been driven for approximately 4 hours.

Filed Aug 18, 2013 · Brakes · 53,504 miles · CT

While driving, driver's side rear wheel generating a screeching noise and a burning smell. Checked tire and both the tire and wheel rim were red hot. Took to hyundai dealer. Said calipers not sliding properly. They claim on santa fe's you have to bring them in for service (the calipers) every 10k or so, as the rear calipers have a tendency to freeze. I checked the internet, and there are numerous postings on hyundai santa fe owners having similar problems. Also an article in this week's hartford courant auto section of a consumer with a similar problem. If I had not pulled the car over and checked this out thoroughly, I could have had a blowout as the hot tire would have exploded. There may be a defect in santa fe calipers. A safety recall may be in order.

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Engine · 20,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire and was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that the fire originated in the engine, but there was no determination of what caused the fire. The contact's insurance company and the manufacturer inspected the vehicle and determined that the fire was due to an electrical failure that may have originating in the computer system, battery, or fuse box. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Brakes · 20,773 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that she heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle while driving. The contact also saw smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the rotors overheated because the rotors were not properly greased. The dealer replaced the rear brake pads and rotors. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was 20,773 and the current mileage was not available. Updated 02/09/12*lj updated 02/13/12

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Brakes · 14,012 miles · MD

On march 24, 2010, my co-worker and I were in my 2009 hyundai santa fe when it suddenly accelerated. I pushed the brake to the floor and it would not slow down. I then put on the emergency brake. Both feet were extended to the floor holding these brakes down. The car did slow down but would not stop. I had to take a left turn across the highway (there was fortunately a break in the traffic), I put the car in park and turned off the engine. It made a very loud noise that lasted about 10 seconds or so. We jumped out of the car as if it were on fire. It's currently at the sheehy dealership in waldorf, md. We are awaiting their diagnosis.