https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Hyundai Santa FE Sport. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:00:40 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2178048 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the engine made a knocking sound, and the vehicle started shaking before starting to smoke. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that there was a hole in the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2178073 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT engine cut out on highway, check engine light flashing. Car would not exceed 50 mph on highway and would hesitate/jump trying to go up any hill/incline. Took to mechanic and vehicle had P1326 knock sensor code. There appears to be a service campaign (Campaign 966/T3G) for 2013-2018 Sanat Fe Sport vehicles, but when i enter my VIN campaign does not appear. This is a safety risk/hazard and should be https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2178235 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While parked the panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2177823 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine light started blinking and my car would not accelerate anymore. I took it to the mechanic immediately, who said that there was an engine recall. I contacted the dealership, but they cannot do an initial inspection for more than 2 months. It would likely take another 2-3 months after the inspection before the engine can be replaced. I called Hyundai and they confirmed that my vehicle sho https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2177485 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My air bar light was flashing so I took it into the dealer as it is still under warranty. They said it is a sensor in the seat that deploys the air bag. It has been since November with no ETA on the part. When I asked about getting my car back after several times they tried to get me to sign a wavier saying if I was in an accident they wouldn't be liable. I refused and my car is still at this deal https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2177486 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My air bar light was flashing so I took it into the dealer as it is still under warranty. They said it is a sensor in the seat that deploys the air bag. It has been since November with no ETA on the part. When I asked about getting my car back after several times they tried to get me to sign a wavier saying if I was in an accident they wouldn't be liable. I refused and my car is still at this deal https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2177836 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle is using excessive oil. I first noticed this around 80 000 miles. Initially it started off with not being able to get the 5000 miles before next oil change and dropped to around 4000 miles. It then dropped to 3000 and now less than a 1000 miles before I am needing at least 2 quarts of oil. I have had the vehicle examined by midas and they confirmed there are no leaks, cracks or reason f https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2175488 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car stuttered and would not rev past 2k rpm. Blinking check engine light appeared Code was for known connecting rod failure for all theta engines for our 2018 sante fe. Hyundai is trying to get out of covering the cost of repair or replacement even though this is a very well known issue and is covered under warranty. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2175489 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car stuttered and would not rev past 2k rpm. Blinking check engine light appeared Code was for known connecting rod failure for all theta engines for our 2018 sante fe. Hyundai is trying to get out of covering the cost of repair or replacement even though this is a very well known issue and is covered under warranty. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2174301 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving on US-rt1 in Dinwiddie Va, in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. I was in a collision where a vehicle pulled out in front of me at no fault of my own, and I hit that vehicle going about 47mph. the front nor rear/side air bags deployed. My body slammed into the steering wheel causing severe whiplash as well and contusions to my left shoulder and neck, as well as my wife to be who also su https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2174383 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I turned off the car and went inside the house. I was outside and could smell smoke. I walked to the front of the house and saw my neighbor who was calling 911 due to flames from my engine. The flames reached the yard and my garage where minor damage occurred. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames before the fire department extinguished it. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2174384 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I turned off the car and went inside the house. I was outside and could smell smoke. I walked to the front of the house and saw my neighbor who was calling 911 due to flames from my engine. The flames reached the yard and my garage where minor damage occurred. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames before the fire department extinguished it. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2174385 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I turned off the car and went inside the house. I was outside and could smell smoke. I walked to the front of the house and saw my neighbor who was calling 911 due to flames from my engine. The flames reached the yard and my garage where minor damage occurred. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames before the fire department extinguished it. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2174315 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Constantly losing oil and there is NO oil leak. Had numerous Oil Consumption Test done. Paid for other unnecessary testing as well. Thousand of complaints on line of other Santa Fe Sports also having the same issue. Hyundai denied a new engine even though dealership recommended it. Also Hyundai Consumer also denied, since corporate told dealership no. Losing 4 quarts of oil, going less than https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2173936 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT engine consumes excessive amounts of oil. we have to check oil every day and add oil even after 30 mile trips. low oil can result in a seized engine which could result in a crash if power is lost in high traffic areas or highway speeds. hyundai knows there is an issue and engines that seize are replaced with the same defective design. this is dangerous and could result in a crash or being s https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2173158 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car is running out of oil quickly but there are no visible leaks. Have had the oil changed a couple of times since then and have had to add oil in between because the oil light comes on when I make turns. Had the oil changed at a local oil service station and they said it was almost empty. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2173244 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My starter failed while out shopping. No issues starting the car departing from my home, but would not start in the store parking lot. My mechanic did not provide the broken part for inspection however everyone commented that is was very unusual for it to fail as I only have roughly 25,000 miles on it. My mechanic also mentioned that this was 2nd 2018 hyundai sante fe in the past week he had to re https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2171745 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, there wa https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2171435 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SUBJECT: Sabotage of Safety-Related Engine Test via Unauthorized Modification DESCRIPTION: While my vehicle was undergoing an official manufacturer oil consumption test for a potential engine replacement warranty claim, a dealership in Lincolnwood, IL damaged the oil pan threads. Instead of a proper OEM repair, they installed a non-standard, oversized self-tapping "KKB" bolt without my knowledge https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2170792 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2170583 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle has approximately 152,000 miles, and I am currently experiencing a major engine failure. Oil consumption and knocking on engine Hyundai has had lawsuits in the past with unsafe unreliable engines. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2169982 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The sunroof glass suddenly shattered while driving slowly into a parking lot. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2167897 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe with 130k miles on it. It has the 2.4 engine with known manufacturing defects. We are the 2nd owner and timely & proper maintenance was completed on it since it was new. My [XXX] driver was operating the vehicle on Interstate 75 in Middle Georgia when the vehicle started running very rough, slowed down dramatically and the check engine light started blinking. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2167011 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle was serviced for an oil change at my dealership today. The mechanics are concerned about too much oil consumption in between oil changes. They have no evidence of a leak. Prior to getting my oil changed, a red oil light appeared when I brake. The dealership had mentioned of related recalls for this problem for this vehicle model. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2165741 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly illuminated without the vehicle being turned on, causing the battery to be drained. The contact recharged the battery to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the light switch failed to turn off the high beam headlights; however, the headlights and the indicators were no longer illuminated. The veh https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2165742 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the headlights suddenly illuminated without the vehicle being turned on, causing the battery to be drained. The contact recharged the battery to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the light switch failed to turn off the high beam headlights; however, the headlights and the indicators were no longer illuminated. The veh https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2165855 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Engine is burning oil as a default in manufacturing of engine, leaving little to know oil in the engine and causing other malfunctions that use the oil https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2165281 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The battery, check engine, and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was prov https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2165282 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The battery, check engine, and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was prov https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-santa-fe-sport#complaint-2165283 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled. The battery, check engine, and oil warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis was prov