2014 Hyundai Santa Fe: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · FL

On June2 2023 I was driving on I75 north to Wesley chapel, Pasco exit ramp 273 I and granddaughter were left on highway no Emergency lights nothing. My SUV just shut down just no warning no lights no noise huge smell of chemical burn when my daughter and the road ranger arrived they notice the bad smell at engine like chemical very bad. There was ni emergency lights, rpms were not working i notice ut dropped down, a tractor trailer wad seconds inches on my suv. I did a sudden sharp turn steering column so I can get the SUV to glide into the triangular Divider with the exit was for me to get off so we were stuck I 75 north in between pasco exit to 73 that's where my SUV broke down. No Warning nothing now which is November 2023 my car still not running I had a recall dates but I became ill now ill Now I have to find out I can get my car fixed. When I purchase the car several months later I noticed the Abs lights were on but ABS breaks the slope and the traction all those lights go on emergency break light goes on while i drive but that did not happen during the time that I was driving on the i75 north highway. I had my granddaughter who was 9 years old at the time. We could have been hit. Suv was locked down And said goodbye it was like someone controlling my suv. SUV was zzz like gliding I have a full tank of gas. I had to tow it after waiting 8 hours no lights on suv but I also tried to have the battery tested or started it'll start but the key fob will not work. Its confused. I'm very very upset I paid off my suv, had one recall after I bought and now again. This time SUV died no warning nothing I feel courtesy Hyundai should tow my suv, recall check, courtesy check and my two key fobs. This I should not have to feel UNSAFE in my suv always wondering will this happen again and will I be a fatal driver hoping I don't have any of my grandchildren nor my adult kids or any human being.

Filed Jul 5, 2022 · Electrical · KS

Drivers side rear passenger door lock became inoperable. Door will not lock or unlock with key fob or from the drivers door arm rest door lock/unlock switch. Door lock on the door panel does not move positions when fob or door lock switch is operated. Door lock within the door handle on the inside is in between the locked and unlocked position. If the silver lock on the door is either pushed or pulled, the door lock will function. Power lock does not work.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · AL

Our vehicle had the turbo fail . After replacing the turbo, the engine died upon test drive. They replaced the engine and gave us the vehicle back. The next day it would not crank. Dealership jumped the vehicle off. The next day it would not start again . This time they had to tow it . It has been in and out of the dealership for 4 months and towed 3 times . Each time the vehicle would not crank with 48hrs of getting the car returned to us. They blames security system, key fob, brake switch , grounding, and now the starter. Each time they stated it was fixed and then we had the issue happen again . I filed a safety concern with hyundai but they refused to address our concern. They said they were told by palmer's hyundai that the vehicle was fine. I explained I was concerned of my families safety of the vehicle died while turning or on the interstate. There are multiple reports of this online for the vehicle. They stated I can take it up with the dealership but they couldn't help with anything. They said if it failed in traffic and someone was hurt , then I could call back and they would address it then . I own 4 hyundai vehicles and have had another previously . It is very sad to be treated like this when you are a lifelong customer

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Electrical · 35,645 miles · GA

Randomly, and lately more frequently, the car will not start thus stranding my wife and 18-month old son in 96 degree georgia summer heat. I have searched the forums and this issue is quite common from this brand car. Something between the push button start and the brake pedal sensor is not functioning properly leaving the motorist stranded. Some time later, 5-10 minutes, the car starts as if nothing was wrong. This happens on a weekly basis now for my wife. It is not safe. The dealership replaced the car battery the first time will no effect. Now we have to take it in again.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Electrical · 3,900 miles · CA

This is not a safety issue but rather a design issue that could lead to problems starting the vehicle. The key fob is designed such that a very slight amount of pressure on a button can remove the entire electronic portion of the key inadvertently. If this is done on accident and the electronic portion of the key cannot be found then the car will not start. Contrary to most key fob designs, where the metal key (valet) portion flips out from the body or has to be removed using some force, the key fob on the new santa fe will detach without almost any force. I have already lost a fob at a cost of $280 to me and the key has become detached multiple times in pockets and around the house without hardly any force. I believe this is a design issue and consumer protection issue that needs to be addressed. It seems hyundai designed this part for the sole goal of increasing replacement key fob sales.