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.
My 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has round 35000 miles and in very good condition. Before my ten year warranty expired the fuel sensor light turn on and the fuel gauge went to empty. As expected, the problem was not covered by the guaranty. It seems that Hyundai is waiting for someone who runs out of gas and causes an accident to hurt themselves or someone else before they recall what is obviously a manufacturing problem.
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My 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has round 35000 miles and in very good condition. Before my ten year warranty expired the fuel sensor light turn on and the fuel gauge went to empty. As expected, the problem was not covered by the guaranty. It seems that Hyundai is waiting for someone who runs out of gas and causes an accident to hurt themselves or someone else before they recall what is obviously a manufacturing problem.
- Emilio R., Elizabeth, NJ, US