2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
- 130
- 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 130 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 18 records
- lost power · 15 records
- check engine · 14 records
- power steering · 13 records
- without warning · 12 records
- shut down · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 50 |
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Engine started making a popping sound clow to fast contingent on throttle. Engine threw a rod. Needs new engine at 77,000
ODI 11012674
Engine
I was driving down the highway when the car cut off. After coasting to a stop, the engine wouldn't restart. Towed it to the hyundai dealership in spartanburg, sc. They charged me $110 for diagnostics after which they told me it was my battery. I was driving home (nc) when it started making a horrible noise. I drove it to the closest hyundai dealership where they told me the motor was blown.
ODI 11014569
Engine
Clicking from engine but does not start crankshaft failed/broken upper oil pan broken due to crankshaft failure while driving there was a clicking sound then it froze up the steering wheel locked and had to pull over on side of road. Tried to restart the radio came on but the engine never started up
ODI 11019964
Engine
July 17, 2017 - while travelling from angier, nc to fayetteville, nc; i started hearing a noise coming from my engine, had car towed to aaa car care center. Informed of recall on engine by aaa representative. Called johnson hyundai of cary located in cary, nc to confirm car can go there. July 18, 2017 ' car towed to johnson hyundai of cary located in cary, nc. Talked to car maintenance consultant: matthew (matt)…
ODI 11016374
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai santa fe. While driving 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle lost momentum but never stalled. The vehicle was taken to rockland hyundai (located at 140 new york route 59, nanuet, ny 10954, tel: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11003270
Engine
Purchased vehicle new 6/15/12. We changed oil at proper intervals. I noticed when we first started car a tappet noise coming from engine. No lights shown on dash. I immediately took it to the nearest hyundai dealer in fear of causing damage to engine. They kept car for about 4 hours . They called and told us engine was gone. We purchased extended warranty at time of purchase. They told us sludge was in engine. This…
ODI 11023874
Engine
The car turns off while driving. It has happened randomly. The engine dies. I almost got hit by a big rig cause my car stalled while driving on the freeway.
ODI 10993649
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was a tapping noise occurring from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then later taken to ettleson hyundai ([redacted], countryside, il 60525, phone number: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 11030293
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
We have had 3 separate instances when our suv stalled and the engine shut down when proceeding to drive once a stop signal changed. The most recent occurred yesterday when we made a right turn onto us [redacted] in sf. The power steering went out, the brakes failed and the engine shut down. The car restarted once i got it back into park. It was a harrowing experience on this busy street
ODI 10992058
Engine
I have a 2012 hyundai santa fe i purchased used 2 months ago. Yesterday on easter half way back from family gathering all the sudden the motor starts making very loud ticking sound. I was terrified as was my 3 children. I slow to a coast andcontact dealer. The office was closed i tried many numbers. Then while coasting on side of road within only minutes my car makesvery loud n julting pop sound starts smoking n…
ODI 10978946
Engine
I was driving on a city street, heard a loud noise and then the engine completely shut off. I have done research and found similar issues in other hyundai vehicles with the same engine which is why this is a huge safety concern
ODI 10979101
Engine
Began making loud knocking sound. And engine died. Oil came out of the bottom of the car. The car was traveling at approximately 55 miles per hour when it broke down. It was on a busy highway traveling straight.
ODI 10971631
Engine
After 104,000 miles, my santa fe 2012 engine died on the road. Heard a knocking sound, and then the gears locked, and i was stuck in the middle of a busy street. The santa fe was towed to the dealership, and told there was a huge hole in the engine. Told i would need a new engine. Price $8,000 for the repair. Went to my local mechanic, and paid $5,000 for a new engine. I need to know where i can file with hyundai,…
ODI 10982987
Engine
My wife was driving at highway speeds on the beltway around dc when the engine seized and the car shut down. She was able to coast to shoulder where aaa then came and towed her to a shop. Shop said it was the engine and we had to take it to a hyundai dealer. Dealer said it was a battery issues, replaced the battery and charged us for it. Four days later at highway speeds on i-95 north the engine locked up again. The…
ODI 10971088
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai santa fe. Without warning, the engine seized. The dealer and manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling), although the vehicle was exhibiting the same condition in the recall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the engine assembly was replaced. The contact was uncertain if the oem part would fail…
ODI 10972014
Engine
2012 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems. *ld the consumer stated that the vehicle stalled with no warning. The vehicle would not start and the shift lock froze. The engine needed to be replaced. *js
ODI 10965590
Engine · Service Brakes
Takata recall i brought my car 1 year ago i've been doing maintenance oil change, tune up on my car, however it started making some type of ticking noise when i brought it back to the dealership i was told i could pay for a new engine or drive the car until it breaks down. I don't have any money for a new engine. I put 5000 dollars on the car for a down payment. Im also financin it at this time. Also the breaks…
ODI 10971421
Engine
Was driving on i 5 in california when engine began to knock loudly. Pulled over and had the car towed to the dealer. Dealer could not visually find any reason for engine malfunction & said hyundai should cover it due to it only had 63,000 miles. They submitted my claim and it was denied. I tried to appeal but was told their decision was finale. The dealership was astonished as was i. I was told at the dealer it was…
ODI 10971452
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact was alerted of flames under the vehicle as black smoke poured from the engine. The contact crashed into a pole. The air bags deployed. The contact received bruises on the face and chest and experienced trouble breathing. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire.…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10861488
Engine
Well maintained engine with 128,000 miles failed catastrophically without warning at highway speed. Oil pressure, rpm and temperature gauges did not indicate a problem. Piston apparently shattered and blew through the bottom of the engine.
ODI 10859861
Engine
4/1/2016: driving on interstate i-40 westbound in las cruces in a construction zone, the car engine died, but i was able to get to shoulder. Car towed to auto repair shop, but problem could not be diagnosed; car eventually restarted. 2nd attempt to diagnose on 4/11/16; none could be found. Car started to make occasional loud engine noise over ensuing months. I contacted hyundai, and in october 2016 was told to bring…
ODI 10948737
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
All events occurred while vehicle was stationary.began to have a intermittent no start condition around the third week of january 2016. Theta 2.4 engine #165130 would not turn over. A jump start with 2nd vehicle battery supply and jumper cables were needed for engine to run.tested the battery voltage output on santa fe with engine cold 12.65 and engine running 13.96 to 14.02 range all starting and charging…
ODI 10845644
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled with no warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
ODI 10778673
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While stopped at a red light on an incline, vehicle did not move when gas pedal was pressed. It felt like the car had stalled out but the rpm's were still between 1 and 2. When i pressed harder on the gas the car lurched forward. This has happened several times and is now happening more often, not always on an incline or when temperature or engine is cold. Taking to dealer for repair but told if they can't duplicate…
ODI 10689925
Engine
Driving down the street and without warning the car just died. I didn't know what was going on as no lights appeared but the steering was very difficult and i realized the car just stopped running for no reason. It was very alarming since i was in the middle of the road driving. Not stopped or turning. Luckily there were no cars behind me but had i been on a busier road or going at a higher speed, it could have been…
ODI 10654282