CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe apparently has a problem with the engine stalling while driving.
In a 2-page letter to Santa Fe owners from August 2014, Hyundai claims the engine stalling only occurs under a "specific set of operating conditions".
However a class action lawsuit filed around the same time details multiple claims from Sante Fe owners that claim the engine stalling happens at any time, under any conditions.
Although the model year range in the lawsuit is 2010-2012, the stalling complaint trend hasn't shown up in our data for the 2010 model year. Both the 2011 & 2012 Santa Fe model years DO show a significant defect trend of the engine stalling.
Currently we're not rating the 2010 Santa Fe as "bad" or "poor". Just be aware of this potentially serious problem.
A chronic problem since the 100k mark. Warning light goes on and off every few days. As Santa Fe accelerates, there is a hesitation when the automatic transmission shifts causing an audible 'thunk' coming from the transmission/engine. Spent at least $750 looking for the problem. Internet traffic identified a class-action lawsuit lodged against Hyundai in 2014 - and took to my local dealership. Denied knowledge of any lawsuit and little help. Returned again 6 months ago, and new service person could not identify any problems. Suggested there is no algorithm in their computer detection that can find the problem....hmmmm. Took the vehicle back again (2/2/17) and found a "new" service manager. Described the problem - and he had heard of it!!! Took it in and hooked up the Hyundai computer and here's what it said:
P0011 A: Intake position timing over-advanced;
P0014 B: Exhaust crankshaft position timing over-advanced.
Same problem others are having (lawsuit). Could cost up to $3000! Oye!
Once again, another problem over a month after new transmission. I'm going to get a second opinion from another mechanic before I allow dealer to order part, they say I need, at the tune of $613. Enough is enough! Car only has 60,000. Don't think I'll be buying a Hyundai again.
My 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has 82000 miles and recently the check engine light came on. My mechanic ran a diagnostic on it and said the fuel sensor was bad. The fuel sensor was not covered under warranty and would cost $800-900. This is a safety issue which should be fixed but out of my pocket as the car can stall or seize when out of gas. If this is a serious safety issue then they should recall.
- isacriromero,
Meriden, CT, US
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A chronic problem since the 100k mark. Warning light goes on and off every few days. As Santa Fe accelerates, there is a hesitation when the automatic transmission shifts causing an audible 'thunk' coming from the transmission/engine. Spent at least $750 looking for the problem. Internet traffic identified a class-action lawsuit lodged against Hyundai in 2014 - and took to my local dealership. Denied knowledge of any lawsuit and little help. Returned again 6 months ago, and new service person could not identify any problems. Suggested there is no algorithm in their computer detection that can find the problem....hmmmm. Took the vehicle back again (2/2/17) and found a "new" service manager. Described the problem - and he had heard of it!!! Took it in and hooked up the Hyundai computer and here's what it said:
P0011 A: Intake position timing over-advanced;
P0014 B: Exhaust crankshaft position timing over-advanced.
Same problem others are having (lawsuit). Could cost up to $3000! Oye!
- Chad N., Coupeville, WA, US