2015 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls

THE ENGINE SEIZED WHILE IN MOTION AFTER LEAVING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF HYUNDAI. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT ADVISED ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS PART OF A CONSUMPTION TEST. I WAS ADVISED TO COME IN EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS 1 QUART OF OIL LOW AND AFTER 4 TIMES HYUNDAI WOULD PROVIDE A NEW ENGINE. AFTER THE ENGINE SEIZED HYUNDAI DENIED THE CLAIM.

Owner-reported narrative. 43,544 miles reported. Look up ODI 10993766 at NHTSA ↗

WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HYUNDAI STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 17V-358. THE LETTER INCLUDED A LINK TO A WEBSITE TO MAKE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. WE SELECTED A DEALER FROM THE LINK AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE DEALERS NAME IS ABC HYUNDAI IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. THE WEB SITE FRAUDULENTLY WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO MAKE THE SERVICE APPOINTMENT UNLESS WE ALSO PURCHASED MAINTENANCE SERVICES. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11012652 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN I MAKE A TURN I CAN HEAR A CLICKING SOUND.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11018865 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE DRIVING, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON, AND THE GAS RANGE CONTINUOUSLY FLUCTUATED AS IF I WAS PUTTING GAS IN THE CAR, BUT IT WAS LEAKING SOMEWHERE. THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO STOPPED WORKING.THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE SEPTEMBER.

Owner-reported narrative. 32,836 miles reported. Look up ODI 11054513 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR DID NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (POHANKA HYUNDAI, 1770 RITCHIE STATION CT, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20790, [phone removed]), WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE TECHNICIAN FURTHER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMA…

Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11056835 at NHTSA ↗

2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T 4CYL WJTH THE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED (2011-2014) ENGINE. THETA || GDI 2.0 WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY NORMAL ONE DAY NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED BESIDES MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT . I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON FLAT PAVED ROAD WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING/ TICKING NOISE VERY LOUDLY , THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN CAME ON , I TURNED THE CAR AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME WHICH I WAS ONLY 4 MILES AWAY , THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER TO THE ENGINE AS I KEPT DRIVING TO MAKE IT HOME , I MADE IT TO THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 700,662 miles reported. Look up ODI 11063653 at NHTSA ↗

PUSH TO START DOES NOT WORK. BRAKE IS NOT REGISTERING

Owner-reported narrative. 38,667 miles reported. Look up ODI 11075363 at NHTSA ↗

PURCHASED A CPO CAR FROM DEALERSHIP. 32K MILES. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 150 MILES WHEN DRIVING UP A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 60MPH, ENGINE STARTING SEVERE KNOCKING, IN LESS THEN 1/2 MILE, ENGINE FAILED. ELECTRICAL WORKED, PUT ON HAZARD LIGHTS. BRAKES WERE UNUSABLE. COASTED TO EMERGENCY LANE AND PUSHED INTO PARK. CAR WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAR ENGINE THREW A ROD. ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS CAR WAS "CERTIFIED". CAR WAS RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE A FULL REFUND WAS OBTAINED. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ENGINE…

Owner-reported narrative. 32,820 miles reported. Look up ODI 11081581 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2017-06-05 (June 5, 2017)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

Consequence: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Reported: 2020-08-27 (August 27, 2020)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

Reported: 2021-04-28 (April 28, 2021)

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.