2016 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Owners have filed 288 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 52.1% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 6.9%.
Complaints288
Crashes8
Fires3
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 52.1% · 150
Unknown or other 8.7% · 25
Power train 6.9% · 20
Electrical system 3.8% · 11
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.1% · 9
Air bags 3.1% · 9
Service brakes 2.8% · 8
Seat belts 2.8% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 8 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE in this data, 2016 sits 16th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 76 in the last three years against 144 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago from a dealership, used. I noticed the oil consumption after the first few months was unreasonably high. I have to keep a large jug of oil in my car and add the oil at least every two weeks or so depending on the miles I drive. I noticed other Hyundai owners complain of the same issue and some being resolved. However, my VIN is showing no open recalls at the moment. Engine
On feb 18 2023 headed southbound on i75 I had my cruise control set at 70 and was cruiseing when I heard a loud hiss and seen smoke come from under the hood, I decreased speed and heard a loud bang and more smoke, when the vehicle stopped I stepped out and found all the oil from the engine on the ground under the car. After having it towed I looked under the car and found a large hole in the engine block. Engine
My son was on the expressway and vehicle started to slow down and would not accelerate. The check engine light came on. He pulled over and the engine died and would not restart. I had the car towed to a vehicle repair place and they found that the engine had thrown a rod and needs to be replaced. Vehicle has been well maintained and was in good shape. It was just purchased used from a dealer 05/03/21. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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