2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 51
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 51 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 7 records
- engine light · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- parking spot · 5 records
- power steering · 5 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
This is to make aware of potential/ possible engine fire cause in some hyundai vehicles. I own a 2011 santa fe. At less than 70k miles the oil light began to flicker and leak oil. Dealership indicated i ruined engine and i was responsible for all repair costs due to bla bla bla. I took vehicle to independent shop and they found and replaced defective oil pressure switch hyundai #9475037000 which leaked oil onto top…
ODI 11297907
Engine
The vehicle developed a low end engine rattle during idle. The noise would go away on acceleration. Today the engine failed. It won't turn over at all. It's seized up. I checked the oil and the oil is full. I bought this vehicle when it was 2 years old. I've used synthetic oil and changed the oil every 3 - 4,000 miles. The symptoms are identical to the ones on the sonata and other various models. My vehicle was…
ODI 11228497
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car started running hot periodically, the thermostat gauge kept going up and down. There was a bubbling sound in radiator reserve container. My vehicle would not stay cranked.
ODI 11235040
Electrical System · Engine
Something in the engine , harness or module , allows the computer to overheat suddenly , through 3 batters and 2 alternators in 4 months last alternator lasted 2 drives... Car dies nancy depressive light show and died then the battery and alternator is fried. Hyundia dealership refusing to check harness or module because my vin number isn't listed in recall although my car is in the recall. The car has died 4 times…
ODI 11228755
Engine
My 2011 hyundai santa fe was being driven on the city streets at a speed of approx. 30mph when the engine starting making a loud noise in the engine. Found the engine has a bent rod. The car has 110,000 miles and has had a regular oil change ever since we bought the car. Has anyone else had this problem. All other vehicles i have owned or own now last well over 200,000 miles. Had to tow the vehicle home 80 miles.…
ODI 11207901
Engine
While driving the vehicle the engine stopped running without warning or symptoms. It would not restart. It needed to be towed. Further investigation found the engine had seized.
ODI 11181449
Engine
My 2011 hyundai santa fe began to drive rough on the freeway, slight tugging, rattling sound under the hood and would not accelerate above 60mph, check engine and oil light came on. I exited the freeway and it stalled at red light. Started it up and then stalled 3 more times at every red light on the way home. I added oil and made service appt. Brought in for service died once on the way and again at the service…
ODI 11169989
Engine
While driving home on wednesday december 12 2018 my hyundai santa fe engine caught on fire and burned up the whole front end.
Fire reported
ODI 11161289
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to park, the engine suddenly revved very high, the rpms increased, and the vehicle attempted to accelerate. The driver immediately depressed the brake pedal and shut the engine off to prevent the vehicle from accelerating forward and crashing into a wall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and…
ODI 11152555
Engine
ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND I CANNOT STEER THE WHEEL.
ODI 11079936
Electrical System · Engine
Car was driven about 10 miles and then parked inside an attached garage. No issues were present during the drive. The ignition was turned off and key removed from vehicle. After approximately 1 hour had passed the car started on fire. Flames were visible behind the front right headlight and front right wheel. Luckily no one was harmed. The fire caused significant damage to the garage and home. Fire department…
Fire reported
ODI 11080980
Engine
Engine noise at cold start. When starting the vehicle after the car has sat for over an hour, a loud rattle noise is heard for 3-5 seconds. The noise is coming from oil starvation. I have been quoted that is a timing chain and guide issue. Several people online are experiencing the same problem.
ODI 11114433
Engine
Several months ago the fan in engine continued running after vehicle was turned off. Ran battery down. We could hear the fan running but had no idea how to stop it. No problems until yesterday when the same thing happened. Only difference was we could not hear the fan running until we popped the hood to jump start the car.
ODI 11001246
Engine
On saturday 6/3/17 i was driving home from a baby shower when i heard a metal sounding noise towards the front of my car after hitting a bump. The noise only happened once and when i pulled in the driveway and turned my car off it sounded like metal parts falling out under my car but when i crawled under my car nothing looked abnormal, so i got back in the car to start it and it would not start. Monday 6/5/17 i had…
ODI 10994011
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Engine stalled twice during 35mph drive home this eve, making steering away from oncoming traffic extremely challenging and terrifying. Occurred on #3 and #4 of 6 right turns.
ODI 10991302
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10991188
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
2011 hyundai santa fe stalls, loses power, will not accelerate, gives no warning. This could cause a major accident and multiple deaths. This happens suddenly while driving along city streets and highways and while turning. *tr
ODI 10938643
Engine
Multiple times the engine just shuts off. This has happened at idle and at speed. Full loss of power, all lights on dash illuminate, loud bang when at speed. If you put in neutral and re-engage ignition car will start. This has happened multiple times. Last was 9/6
ODI 10905162
Engine
While driving the motor locked up with no warning. No oil left in the pan but no lights came on.
ODI 10785369
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On 3 separate occasions my vehicle would rev up the rpm's and then slow way down and vehicle paused for about 5-10 seconds then reengaged. Also, the engine seems accelerates and slows down on its own, doesn't feel like taking fuel at times. My complaint sounds similar to nhtsa id# 10744564, however, my vehicle did not make a loud sound from underneath. I have had my 60000 mi service completed and issue presented…
ODI 10774931
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. While driving at high speeds, there was a sudden increase and sudden decrease in engine rpms. The contact stated that the electrical functions of the vehicle failed and a loud noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine stalled briefly, but was able to resume normal operation. While driving at low speeds, the failure recurred; however,…
ODI 10744564
Engine · Service Brakes
We own a 2011 hynudai santa fe and had an incident last night pulling into a parking spot, which appears to be something others have experienced: sua sudden unintended acceleration. I was pulling into the parking space with my foot on the brake and the motor just started racing full throttle for no apparent reason. I mashed on the brake and felt it fade out under the force of the increased motor rpm. I quickly…
ODI 10662527
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle stalled when leaving stop light lost speed would not accelerate have read other complaints on line some are afraid to drive vehicles i agree saftey is an issue dealer or manufacture cannot find solution to problem. *tr
ODI 10661015
Engine
I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake, when the engine suddenly revved very quickly and lurched forward towards the car in front of me. I turned the engine off and the car stopped. Fortunately there was enough room between my car and the one in front of me that i didn't hit it. When i restarted it, it worked fine. *tr
ODI 10679049
Engine
Driving on interstate 1 hour east of asheville, nc in heavy traffic. At approximately 230 pm on 8/20/2014 the check engine light came on, the car shuddered and lost all acceleration. Complete loss of power managed to coast to the side of the road and turned car off. Restarted and drove to hyundai dealership in asheville, nc about 30 miles away. They performed a software update and stated problem was resolved.…
ODI 10628301