My 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe caught fire on 9/27/23 while I was operating the vehicle and this fire ultimately caused my electrical systems to overheat and the wiring to melt. There was no indication that my alternator was about to fail (no battery light on my dash, no issues with starting my car) and I regularly maintenance my car with oil changes, tire rotations, and I redid my whole brake system in August 2023. My safety, the safety of my passenger, as well as the safety of ALL the patrons in the building that sat above the parking garage I was located in when the fire was burning were put at risk by this incident. My passenger acted quickly enough to put out the fire before anything more serious occurred, however according to my insurance we didn't let the fire burn long enough for there to be damage... even though my electrical harness is melted from it overheating due to the fire... The dealership/insurance have inspected my vehicle and say that the fire occurred because the alternator shorted out/failed however I believe this is false and Hyundai is covering their butts. When alternators fail the car doesn't just burst into flames, typically the car just fails to turn on since the alternator is no longer charging the battery... at least that's what I've read and heard from friends that are mechanics. Hyundai and Kia have been plagued by fire problems since 2015. The Center for Auto Safety successfully petitioned U.S. regulators to seek recalls in 2018 and says that the automakers have recalled more than 9.2 million vehicles for fires and engine problems. More than two dozen of the recalls involved over 20 models from the 2006 through 2021 model years and ALL are for fire risk. This is a KNOWN issue with Hyundai cars in general. My thought is that the same issues that are listed in the most recent Hyundai recall for the Sante Fe's from 2011-2015 is what occurred in my vehicle but Hyundai is refusing to take ownership of the issue.

- Clifton, VA, USA

I am the original owner of a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. It currently has less than 100,000 miles on it as I drive it infrequently. On June 12, 2023, my airbag light lit on the display and has since remained. I immediately contacted the local Hyundai dealership and made the next available appointment. I was concerned because I had recently completed the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) service campaign on 4/3/2023. Initially, I took my vehicle to an auto repair facility where a diagnostic test determined my SUV had a B1620 error code and was advised to take it to a Hyundai dealership. My Hyundai appointment was on 6/23/2023. I shared the information about the error code with the technicians. The dealership confirmed I had a B1620 error code where the Supplemental Restraint System Control Module (SRSCM) shorted out. I also showed the dealership employees an Extended Warranty Notification letter I received from Hyundai about faulty clock springs, but the dealer stated the module was completely separate and not part of the recall. The repair estimate was quite costly at around $2,600. From my understanding, the SRSCM controls all safety features. The dealership informed me the air bag light/error code means my entire safety system is completely disabled. This is not a mechanical issue but rather a safety red flag.

- Berthoud, CO, USA

My paint is peeling on my SUV. The hood and side by my windshield along with the top by the sun roof

- Hudson, WI, USA

The problem is that the vehicle sometimes hesitates to move forward, and then suddenly accelerates quickly and roughly. It happens when the vehicle is stopped as in traffic. It sometimes makes a clunking noice, it feels like someone hit me from behind. I have taken it to the dealership before a couple years ago, when this happened and they re-programmed it. It was fine for awhile then it happened again, so I took it to the dealership again, they did an inspection-??.they are saying now it needs a $1300 part, it will cost over $1600.

- Centerville , SD, USA

This car has stalled at least six times in the past six months, usually as we are deaccelerating and in a downhill position (ie: Driving slowly down a mountain, coming to a stoplight going down a hill, etc.). it has a new engine as of summer 2020. We took it to a local Hyundai dealership and they ran a general diagnostics check-up with no results. We have searched this problem online for a solution and see many others reporting similar stalling concerns, but when we put our VIN into the recall system, there are no recalls affiliated with this car. The car drives great otherwise, but the stalling is very concerning.

- Dulles, VA, USA

This vehicle does not meet with the following us Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and regulations [dot] I need to register and tag my vehicle here in orlando Florida I got Hyundai auto Canada certifies that the above noted vehicle, 2010 Santa Fe GT 2.4 litre DOHC, was manufactured for retail sale in Canada and complied with all Canadian motor vehicle safety standards (cmvss) and Canadian emissions standards applicable as of the date of manufacture. This vehicle does not meet with the following us Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and regulations: I hope you can help on this or recommend me to someone who can please, thank you [xxx] my email is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Orlando, FL, USA

Whenever I look up the recalls my engine type has recalls but every system says none for my VIN. I think it's because I have AWD/4WD. However, everything else is the same. I had to replace the catalytic converter, the dealer said at the time they were replacing them for 2wd. Not mine $2000. Now there are transmission issues that will be covered for 2wd with the same engine type I have but not mine. Because I have 4WD this is not right I'm having all the same issues. Can your Agency get then to add my VIN# or 4WD to the list? with the catalytic converter my car would jerk when I tried to accelerate. Most of the time it wouldn't speed up it would just jerk. With the transmission I stopped going up the freeway entrance ramp on I10 headed East. The car was sluggish barely moving. I was barely able to get to the side, half my car out in the way. It has not moved since. It won't drive forward or backward. The tow man only neutral works. He pushed it into a parking spot after it was towed. I had a mechanic come to look at it. He said transmission issues. Also, the electric is crazy the key clicker and the door locks, work when it wants to.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

In April 2019 the sunroof of my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe flew off. Replaced after $500 insurance deductible. On February 21, 2020 while traveling at around 65 miles an hour on I75 North, the same incident occurred on our 2010 Hyundai sonata. Today I submitted a separate complaint for the sonata. Complaint 11312271. I decided to file both complaints today on both vehicles due to the fact that could have caused serious accidents on the highway and someone could get seriously hurt.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

I have bought all my parts new and my car keep shutting off while im driving.on the road I can be in traffic and it shuts off or at the light and it do the same thing or I can drive like 10 seconds it shuts off.

- Detroit, MI, USA

I've had the brakes replaced, alignment done, rotors checked, and it still shakes like something isn't right, and it's scaring me, I'm handicap, and I feel like my front end is gonna come apart or my car is gonna flip, when I'm driving down the road it's doing just fine but when I go to press on my brakes to slow down my car is shaking like I'm going through an earthquake or tornado, and it also seems to have this problem like when you push push the gas to get speed so you could jump on the highway it like jerks a little better she is a little hard to be able to catch up and it's never done that before

- Shawnee, OK, USA

On 6/17/2018 @ approximately 5:00pm while driving my Santa Fe, I began to have surging power. I attempted to disengage the cruise control but could not. I would slow down only to speed right back up as if I had pushed the resume button, I had not. I attempted to shift into neutral however my geer shifter was locked into drive & I couldn't get the shifter out of drive. At times the car would start to slow down after pu mping the breaks only to have a surge of power again. As I was driving, I came up to a sharp curve & wasn't able to slow down therefore I ended up rolling the SUV & further slamming to a large hill. I was injured in this accident due to rolling my car! this happened bc I believe the cruise control got stuck & locked up my transmission!!! I also couldn't turn the key off since the car was in drive.

- Liberty, MO, USA

Broken inhibitor switch bracket NHTSA reference #10054172 tsb reference #tsb-12-at-022-1sb

- Plainview, NY, USA

While driving last week, the engine cut off. I was able to slow down and stop as I was approaching a red light, but it took 3 starts to get the engine to turn over again. The vehicle drives like it is hesitating. I've had all factory maintenance done and dealer can't find anything wrong. Just hit 90K miles. Additionally, the A/C turns itself on randomly. This happened before and the technician repaired it while it was under warranty. It is doing it again, and is no longer under warranty for repair. I'll be driving along and all of a sudden the A/C unit comes on. Also, my doors won't lock with the auto lock on the key fob nor with the door lock button on the door panel. It affects one door at a time. I have had to pay for the lock attenuator to be repaired on the driver's door twice, rear passenger door and now the front passenger door.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Daytime running lights do not turn off... Hyundai say there is a sensor in rear view mirror........ but.......sensor is no longer available.. and....rear view mirror is no longer available either.. resulting in the lights being on all the time...........solutions needed.................................................................

- Plainview, NY, USA

Pearl white paint flaking off. Originally thought this was caused by rock chips, however it is extremely apparent that the paint is simply flaking off. Most flaking is quite small at the moment, however today noticed a larger area over the windshield. No accidents.

- Orlando, FL, USA

My 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe white pearl paint started peeling 3 years ago and has accelerated rapidly in the past few months. I have 2 large spots on the hood getting bigger every day, lifting on the door handles several spots on the side panels and now a very large patch over the windshield. This is a known issue with tons of owners sharing similar stories all over the internet. Please advise of any options available to join a class action suit or get Hyundai to step up and repair this mess!

- Ocala, FL, USA

Paint is peeling on the left hood and roof of 2010 santa

- Portales, NM, USA

Paint is peeling on the left hood and roof of car near window. There has been no physical damage to cause peeling and flaking of paint

- Portales , NM, USA

I was driving my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, the blinker switch started frantically clicking, I than heard electrical sparks from the steering column and than smoke starting coming from the steering column where the blinker shaft was located. Hyundai has had my vehicle for 2 weeks, leaving me and my 8 month old carless. The dealership and cooperate has said that they have never heard of this happening before, and has not given me a courtesy call or vehicle updates. I looked on this website, safecar.org and indeed, I found someone who has encountered the same issue (please see NHTSA id number 10629458). I feel that this is a major safety concern and needs to be recalled immediately with the other recalls in place.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

The vehicle has a humming sound coming from right side passenger side when driven 10 mph in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai and because it could not be reproduced there was no further investigation. I was told if it happens again, to bring the vehicle in. I have an appointment on 3/21/15.

- Manchester, NH, USA