CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has a problem with the engine stalling while driving. Both our data & the NHTSA's complaint data show a significant defect trend at low mileage.

In a 2-page letter sent August 2014 to Santa Fe owners, 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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,667 miles

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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 012013

Santa Fe

  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side rear brake lights failed to illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. The failure was due to moisture inside the light fixtures. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 032019

Santa Fe

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact noticed that water was collecting in the rear passenger brake light. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to winner Hyundai (591 S dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, (302) 877-2489) where it was diagnosed that the brake light seal fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 132013

Santa Fe

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while entering a parking area at 10 mph, the brake failed to engage as the brake warning light failed to illuminate. The contact attempted to avoid a crash however, crashed into an ice embankment. The contact sustained injuries to both hands. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 13V113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) letter was received after the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 25,000.

- Emhurst , IL, USA

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