1. Hyundai Santa Fe
  2. Problems
  3. 2016
  4. Engine

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 18, 2020 · 77,460 miles

    Engine

    I had my 2016 hyundai santa fe serviced by hyundai for a tire change and oil change along with the recall update on jan 17, prior to going from st louis mo to wichita ks. I am a traveling nurse, my contract was starting monday the 20th. I was advised the recall was a system update for improperly working sensors. My motor blew 2 hours into my trip on jan 18th while driving on the highway. I heard a loud popping noise…

    ODI 11300746

  • April 2, 2019 · 63,000 miles

    Engine

    Engine failed at 63,000 miles while driving on interstate. Hyundai blames it on sludge in oil pan. With out service receipts will not warranty engine. Serviced engine myself and didn't save cash receipts.

    ODI 11205772

  • March 13, 2019 · 55,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    This vehicle has a surging issue. When i come to a traffic light stop it acts like it's going to die i can fell my foot on the pedal also the rpm is drop . Took it to dealer and advise me they can't test it with out no check engine light on and it continues to perform the same also i replace the spark plug and coil was burn bad and rust sill have same issue look like issue with fuel or idle.

    ODI 11196892