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2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2018 record →

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Dec 26, 2023FL

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine
Filed Dec 19, 2023NY

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION: To the documented tune of 40 quarts consumed April17 - December 15, 2023, encompassing 24,116 driven miles. Hyundai America and this dealer knows all about this issue and is stalling on the remedy because it requires total engine replacement. Presently I am experiencing a P1326 engine knock sensor fault and I'm told by my mechanic a prospective catalytic converter failure due to high oil consumption. Experiencing loss of power and NO acceleration merging onto highway.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Dec 6, 2023120,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the power steering and power brake functionality were still operable. The contact pulled the vehicle over and attempted to restart the vehicle however, after several attempts he stopped. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there had been failure of pistons and rods in cylinders #1 and #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Engine
Filed Nov 26, 2023NH

After buying my 2018 hyundai Santa Fe Sport this past June, I have been told the car has an oil consumption problem and is burning off oil quickly. For example, I have to add a quart of oil every 500 miles. The car has 98000 miles on it. No warranty with car dealer was established at time of sale

Engine
Filed Nov 13, 2023NC

Engine consuming excessive oil which puts it and me at risk of catastrophic engine failure or fire either of which could cause an accident, injury or death to myself; other passengers and individuals nearby. This issue has been going on since shortly after purchase and Hyundai says it is a maintenance item and not a warranty or recall. I first informed them in July of 2021. I have since found out this has been a known issue and there was a class action suit in Ca. And numerous complaints to NHSTA. I went thru a series of Oil consumption test performed by and at the Hyundai dealership I purchased at- it failed all tests. Below are the dates mileage and how many quarts down it was each time VIN [XXX] DateMileageOil Added (QTS Down) 4/25/202381467fullStart tests 5/22/2023823261.7 6/22/2023838233.5 7/26/2023848432.5 8/15/202385567 Deep Clean 9/19/2023867613.0 10/25/2023878443.0 There should have been or should be a recall for this issue but Hyundai is avoiding responsibility INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 9, 2023VA

On November 2nd of 2023, I was driving approximately 5 miles away from home when all of a sudden the sunroof glass shattered. It sounded like an explosion of glass. I was driving at 45 miles per hour which is the speed limit in the area. It was very alarming when the sunroof glass shattered, I was nervous and thought that someone threw a rock at the car. I wasn't sure whether to stop the car or keep on driving. Thank GOD there was no traffic, otherwise it would have been a very dangerous situation. I safely pulled over into a gas station to check what had happened. There was nothing other than broken glass on top of the car. The sunroof looks like it had pressure from the bottom up.

Engine
Filed Oct 28, 2023KY

I had no warning lights or messages and then the engine threw a rod and my car just died on the side of the road. It had apparently been burning oil. I get it back after 2 months and it needs a battery. Now the check engine light is on and it has affected the catalytic converter.

Engine
Filed Oct 28, 2023MI

Engine is consuming 2 qts of oil every 1000 miles. Just had spark plugs replaced as the plugs fouled out due to oil leaking into cylinder. Dealership says the engine must blow for them to approve a new engine under warranty. This is a family vehicle with young children. If the engine fails, the vehicle will lose power brakes ans steering .

Electrical System
Filed Oct 16, 2023GA

I have been conducting regular maintenance on my vehicle, getting oil changes, on average around every 6,000 miles. I have had the car since August 2021 and have had no accidents and haven't missed an oil change. My car is a little over 100K miles and the oil light began to come on close to 90k miles. The car is also leaking oil and all the service agent could tell me is that the are burns oil at an accelerated rate. Even though the oil light was on, NONE of the service agents mentioned any issues with the oil and nothing was mentioned when I purchased the car. I still have yet to receive the report from my last oil change from 10/06/2023. Also, the ABS light came on after I got the car serviced for a recall for the brakes and potential electrical fire while the car is parked. Each time I checked for a recall, nothing was found, even though this car clearly has an issue with oil consumption, well the engine in general.

Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection
Filed Oct 10, 2023FL

Blind Spot Detection System failed without warning. No obvious indication it has failed. No warning lamps, messages appeared at any time. In operatioin, neither left nor right side provided warning of cars in blind spot and no audio alert was sounded when changing lanes with turn signal on and car in blind spot. (BSD failures - and any advanced safety system failure - should be readily made apparent with an alert or indication of some kind) This safety system can prevent many accidents. However, as more advanced systems are in automobiles and used, the drivers rely on them functioning properly. When they fail without indication - and the driver assumes it works, it can lead to accidents that might otherwise be avoided. If the driver is aware that the system is not working - extra vigilance, for instance, could be used. The car may be made available for inspection upon request. The problem will be reported to dealer on 10 October 2023 for analysis and repair. The car, as of this moment has not been inspected by others.

Engine
Filed Oct 9, 2023NJ

Major engine oil leak caused by defective drain plug receptacle. replaced washer and plug twice. still leaks. could cause engine failure.

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 26, 2023VA

In may july of 2023 a bubble in the paint came up about size of a large egg. It has since gotten larger every week and broke open leaving exposed metal and paint falls off while driving hitting windshield I reported to Hyundai motor company but as soon as they could get me in at a dealer mid October. I have pictures from the beginning of the bubble until now showing how it looked when it started and how much worse it’s been getting every week

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light
Filed Sep 20, 202377,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated, indicating that traction control had been activated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle before the vehicle lost motive power. After a visual inspection, the contact observed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure but replaced the ABS fuse. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS module. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who confirmed a failure with the ABS module. The contact was informed that the module was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake sensor. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred; the traction control warning light illuminated, indicating that the traction control had activated, and the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. The contact stated the vehicle was taken back to the dealer the ABS module was

Engine
Filed Sep 16, 2023NY

Oil leaking from drain plug, Threads in the oil pan look okay after being verified by my mechanic,had the drain plug replaced three times and the issue persists.

Service Brakes
Filed Sep 12, 2023GA

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE NEW I 2018 IT ONLY HAS 5,518 MILES THE THE ABS LITE CAME ON I TOOK IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER THEY RAN A CHECK ON IT SHOWES THE R R WHEEL BEARING WHEEL ASSEMBLY BAD / IT SHOULD BE WARRANTYED OF TIME IVE HAD FOR 63 1/2 MONTHS IT SHOULD BE CLASSED AS A FACTORY DEFECT /IT HASNT CAUSED ANY PROBLUM BUT WOULD OF HAD I BEEN ON A TRIP IT COULD OF CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THEY GAVE EST TO REPAIR AT 676.44 FOR PARTS AND 289.98 LABOR / A TOTAL OF 966.42

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 14, 2023PA

Paint peeling from roof of vehicle

Engine
Filed Aug 11, 2023TN

In May, my vehicle began having issues with acceleration and was choking when going uphill, or would start choking when slowing to turn or start moving after being stopped. The engine light came on and had code P1326. Dealership did a system update and it went away. The car broke down not long after, wouldn't start. Replaced battery as it wouldn't charge and was drained. Still didn't work. Towed it to dealership. After several days, they said it might be the crankshaft position sensor. A local mechanic replaced it, it did not fix it. Spark plugs were completely burnt up and covered in gas. Changed spark plugs and it seemed fixed, until it broke down last week. Has code P0420 now. Checked oil, it has absolutely no oil in it and it has only been about 3000 miles since my last oil change. It is due for an oil change, but should not be completely out of oil. Burning oil can clog cat converter, causing P0420 code. My vehicle has a theta engine, which was involved in a lawsuit and settlement, which I only learned about yesterday, and have missed the deadline to file a claim. The vehicle has lost acceleration and died while driving, posing a risk to myself and other drivers. Vehicle is unreliable and unsafe. Dealership failed to tell me anything about my spark plugs, and did not mention my vehicle having oil issues. Non-dealership mechanics have been the ones to bring the issues to my attention. Corporate Hyundai will also not help.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 11, 2023FL

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's body coating is clearly a hazardous manufacturer defect. The paint warranty for this and other models and model years was extended to 5 years late last year, but did not provide us with any safeguard. As a warranty, correction of the defect would only be approved by Hyundai if there was an observed problem. Within weeks of the end of the vehicle's 5-year warranty period, the pearl white paint suddenly started bubbling on the front hood in June 2023. Within a month, the bubbling and peeling had extended along the entire width of the hood as the deterioration accelerated with wind impact during each drive and water impact during frequent Florida downpours. The white paint separated cleanly from the base coating, clearly indicating poor paint material and/or factory application (i.e., failure of coating layers to adequately bind). The situation had degraded to making further driving hazardous, as moving at speeds above 35 - 40 mph caused additional peeling and flaking, which caused distractive flagging of loosened patches followed by tearing of large and small pieces of paint. The former would suddenly detach and "fly" towards and past the windshield, while the latter separated from the hood in streams that resembled snowflakes. These seriously distracted the driver, and presumably nearby motorists as well, putting all at risk. Fortunately, this has not resulted in an accident. We're aware that Hyundai is responsible for this road hazard, but ca

Engine
Filed Aug 11, 202387,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that she received an alert notification on her phone of an undisclosed recall. The contact then notified the dealer and confirmed that the VIN was included the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and scheduled an appointment. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed to the dealer, she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact then heard a loud explosion coming from under the hood and abruptly depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull off the roadway. The contact became aware of a trail of oil on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an internal combustion failure and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss by the dealer, but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and Service Campaign 953: ECM & Cluster Update. The contact was provided a case number and advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Engine
Filed Aug 7, 202362,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that upon taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, she was informed that there was no oil in the vehicle. The mechanic determined that oil was leaking into the engine and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs on 4 occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not repair the vehicle, but advised the contact to replace the oil every 1,000 miles. The contact stated that she had been adding a quarter of oil every 2-3 days. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was undrivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

Engine
Filed Aug 7, 2023CA

Bought a used 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in December of 2022, as a second owner from a third party car dealer. No extended warranty was purchased. The vehicle currently has 122,750 miles. At the second oil change service done at Valvoline they told us it was not showing it had oil at the dipstick. I have driven it 337 miles thus far and it is already showing at the low mark. There is a recent settled law suit regarding excessive oil consumption. Some articles regarding the law suit listed 2010-2012 and 2015-2021 Hyundai Santa Fe as being affected, but the settlement only lists 2010-2012, as such the VIN recall search brings nothing. This vehicle is excessively consuming oil and I suspect the engine will seize in the near future.

Engine
Filed Jul 27, 2023MI

Car went dead in the middle of the highway and put me and my daughter in danger. Dealership didn't do anything to fix or warn me of what was about to happen. was taken into dealership for excessive oil consumption

Engine
Filed Jul 26, 2023MS

I was driving 55 miles an hour down a major highway all of the sudden my vehicle jumps and lost all power. I did managed to make it onto the side of the road. I turned off the vehicle and turned it back on it was making a crazy noise. It is now not drivable due to the engine failure.

Engine
Filed Jun 26, 2023NC

- KSDS (Knock Sensor) Engine Light - Had to have Car towed - Nonactive recall for KSDS system for my vehicle, in spite of the Campaign 966 for Hyundai vehicles within the range of years for the class action lawsuit

Engine
Filed Jun 15, 2023NY

My truck started making very funny noises out of the engine area, two nights ago, and the next day, the noise persisted, and the car stalled. When we checked the oil, it was bone dry. There was no oil light warning. This car is very well-maintained.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jun 15, 2023NJ

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. A local dealer was contacted but was unable to service the vehicle for several months. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine
Filed Jun 14, 2023VA

My engine is burning about 3-4 quarts of oil between oil changes.

Engine
Filed Jun 14, 2023VA

Engine is consuming at least 1quart of oil every 750-1000 miles with no oil leaks.

Engine
Filed Jun 13, 2023OH

ENGINE IS CONSUMING 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES. I ADD 1/2 QUART EVERY 500 MILES IN ORDER TO BE SAFE. IF THIS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A PERSON LIKE ME WHO CHECKS THE OIL LEVEL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES THE ENGINE WOULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF OIL. THE DEALER WANTS $150 TO CONDUCT AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST! SEVERAL DEALERS TELL ME THAT THIS CONDITION IS OK, REALLY?

Engine
Filed Jun 9, 2023GA

Consuming 5 quarts of oil in less than 1000 miles, stalling. Not starting

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
Filed Jun 7, 2023SC

2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT-Consumer is writing in with concerns and questions about the engine oil light indicator. Consumer checked the oil and it was dry. Consumers questions are: Why the engine oil light did not come on until there was almost no oil in the oil pan? There are no oil leaks under the vehicle. I am a retired Automotive Technician with 37 years for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC., and I have never seen this before. What happen to the warning and where did the oil go? Is there a recall on the Engine Oil Warning Light?

Engine
Filed Jun 6, 2023IA

Oil consumption is SUPER high. Not even 1 month after oil change have to add 2 quarts of oil. Have replaced gaskets in the engine but the head gaskets are also needing replaced when car not even that old. No oil leaking to be seen from engine. Oil consumption causing failures of other parts costing more in repairs.

Engine
Filed May 27, 2023NJ

Oil consumption burn extremely lot of oil after or before one month of iol change.

Engine
Filed May 25, 2023PA

April 17th 2023 my cars decelerate, wouldn't accelerate above 60 mph and would randomly decelerate as low as 15mph. The check engine lightvwas constantly flashing and the rmp wouldn't go above 2. I called motorworld and Hyundai. Motorworld said I needed a knock sensor replacement. They replaced the knock sensor. I called Hyundai again to see if I could be reimbursed. They said no. Hyundai then told me that because I paid to replaced the knock sensor my engine was now covered for life. A I ri 14th 2023 the exact same thing happened to my car again. I had it towed to motorworld. A week later I was told that they recommended an $800 oil consumption test because they said the oil was very low. I told them that my oil light never came on. The car was failing. I told the that I just had an oil change and that I thought the prior mechanic cheated me out of oil because my oil light came on 2 weeks after getting an oil change. This whole week I've been going back and forth with Hyundai re: this problem with is noted on websites. I was told that there is nothing they can do. I asked them to replace the motor. This is an engine problem and the engine is covered under power transmission and because I paid to replace the knock sensor. However it is not the knock sensor. The car did what it was supposed to do if tge engine is in danger of failing. So why did the charge me $583 for the knock sensor replacement and now they want me to pay $800 for an oil consumption test. It's obvious that t

Engine
Filed May 25, 2023ME

Oil and filter was changed the 1st or 2nd week of March. (Mobil 1 full syn. 5W-20, with a Hyundai filter) A. Oil black, which was typical for the car (approx 1 qt low, topped off multiple times in the approx. 5000 mi since the last oil filter change) Note: On 12/21/22 Rowe Hyundai of Westbrook, ME, performed the ABS Recall, and we had the 2nd Carbon BG fuel injection flush performed. They noted oil was low and appeared dirty. Oil topped off that same day. I also asked the service manager why the engine burned/ leaked so much oil, and was suggested to try the Hyundai oil filter, in which I bought two. Because of the continued leakage of oil around the oil drain cover plate, I asked for a new oil plug washer and was told there was one taped to each one of the oil filter boxes. The first Hyundai filter and washer was installed the first of March 2023. All prior oil / filter changes the oil plug was never loose. I, [XXX] dad, [XXX] have been changing my oil and filters on all my cars for the last 10+ years (not to include when I was younger) est. >60 changes, and never have I had a loose oil plug. new Hyundai filter and drain plug washer were used. Installation was performed to manufacturer’s spec. B. 5/13/23 added 24 oz. of Mobil 1 full syn. (had approx. 1000 miles since above oil change, this was the typical oil burn) C. 5/17/23 [XXX] left for Baltimore, and 2 hrs into trip (on rt. 15 Merrit Pkwy) noticed the red oil light come on, stopped the car and shut the engine off. Calle

Engine
Filed May 17, 2023NC

Engine is burning 1-2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. Car was purchased new and this problem began at the 86,000-87000 milage. Mark. Problem confirmed by my mechanic and a dealership mechanic. Car has been regularly serviced by my independent service center. Regular inspections have been conducted in order to renew tags. Oil lamp warning and emmission light warning came on at the onstart of this just as oil change was due. Car was found to be very low on oil, with no leaks being found. Within days, oil light came on again and emmissions. Have had oil consumption test run at dealership and waiting to see if Hyundai is going to honor warranty. Meanwhile, dealership is trying to convince me to trade in my car for a new car.

Engine
Filed Apr 30, 2023MA

Car uses an excessive amount of oil. Have to add more than a quart every 1000 miles

Engine
Filed Apr 26, 2023MD

Driving my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and began hearing occasional rattling noises in engine. Engine light came on - so I made an appointment to take car to API Repair Shop. Next day engine light began to blink and car stalled and started up only to stall again, before starting up. Drove home and parked car. Had it towed to API for diagnostic test. They determined there was a problem in the oil line. They dropped the oil pan to fine pieces of metal. They stopped working on the car immediately and looked up reports to find there was a Hyundai recall for engine problems. (same as described above only some engines caught fire). API had car towed to Jones Hyundai in Bel Air. Jones Hyundai refused to honor the warranty or fix the recall saying another repair shop 'tampered with the engine'. API says they only dropped the oil pan in an effort to diagnose the problem. API made me aware of the recall which I was never notified by Hyundai. API said it has to be a certified Hyundai dealer to fix recalls - which is why we towed it to the nearest dealer, yet Jones Hyundai in Bel Air is refusing to fix the problem. They said they will not touch the car. How can they refuse to fix a recall - under the law aren't they obligated to replace the defective part?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Apr 21, 2023TX

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V810000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine
Filed Apr 12, 2023FL

The engine started making horrible noises and stopped accelerating mid high way. Was very unsafe

Engine
Filed Apr 7, 202350,000 milesPA

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that she had to add a quart of oil after driving less than 1,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, the manufacturer later informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 7, 2023NY

The check engine light has gone on three times in the last 18 months. Vehicle has 62,000 miles on it. The first 2 times the issue was with the fuel injectors. All 4 injectors were replaced the first time about 31,000 miles on car and the 2nd time needed to cleaned manifold and reset injectors. today's issue was malfunctioning high pressure fuel pump that leaked into the crank case. The codes for the two most recent repairs are available at Lia Huyndai 645 central ave albany ny. All 3 cases have been confirmed by dealer (Fucillo or Lia). There is one common theme "fuel" involved in all of the warning light problem/code. I have also have a case opened in customer affairs with Hyundai Case #21254176

Engine
Filed Apr 3, 2023SC

Driving home from work, engine suddenly make loud knocking noise, then the car was unable to accelerate. All lights on dashboard lit up, car turned off, unable to start again in neutral. Had to coast off the highway onto side of road with no power. Car never would restart.

Engine
Filed Apr 3, 2023GA

I have encountered 2 issues that can lead to engine failure: 1- Crack in the Oil Pan, 2- High oil consumption leading to engine failure. 1 - I took my vehicle in for the 5,000 mile oil change Jan 11, 2023. I also told them that my engine was idling rough when I was sitting still. After an hour wait, I was told the oil level was very low and the technician had found a crack in the oil pan near the oil drain plug. I was showed the crack in the pan and allowed to take pictures. They had a pan in stock and replaced the pan. My odometer reading for the service was 87,476. 2 - On March 25, 2023 I checked my oil level and the dip stick showed I was 2 quarts low. The odometer reading at that time was 90,826. I added 2 qts of oil. In retrospect my engine had starting idling rough about 2 weeks before I had to add the 2 qts of oil. The engine ran smoother after the oil was added. I have pictures of the odometer reading and the dip stick. I went into the dealership on March 27, 2023 and told service advisor about the problem. They couldn't get me in until Mon. April 3, 2023. Odometer was reading 91,146. The 90,000 mile service was done and I was told my engine was consuming a lot of oil. I am now in the process of getting Hyundai to approve an Oil Usage Test. If it fails, the dealership told me Hyundai would replace the engine.

Service Brakes
Filed Mar 31, 2023CA

Hyundai levels 1 and level 2 made promises to do fire hazard recall plus fix other warranty issues while still under warranty. they agreed to do all at same time under warranty. now they walk away from the fire hazard recall, reneged on other repairs and sent to Hyundai Escondido which demanded payment in advance for warranty work. The car is nice but have lost confidence in vehicle due to constant reminders to dont drive often and do not park in garage. We have been in fear for over a year and they do nothing. Now they say I have to file a legal case for lemon law and pay the expenses. They promised loaner or rental plus any out of pocket but it was all a lie. They promised to find another repair dealer and again, lied. always saying "we're having difficulty contacting the dealer" then go dark.

Engine
Filed Mar 30, 2023135,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking while coming to a stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics, who determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Engine
Filed Mar 25, 2023IL

The acceleration of the vehicle from a stop. Whether from a stop sign, stop light, even sometimes after slowing down after a turn. It hesitates while the gas pedal is still being applied. Causing the vehicle to slow and other vehicles are forced to brake. The engine does not rev and the tachometer does not move. There are no warnings lights or vehicle notifications. After several attempts to bring it to the dealership, they are never able to replicate the issue. The OBD scans show no issues. It has never been a constant problem, however it remains as a "hit or miss" issue. Could be days of no problems and then popping back up every stop.

Engine
Filed Mar 18, 2023MO

Within the last few weeks my 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV has been experiencing few noticeable issues. 1st my vehicle doesn’t want to start when I turn the key, I have to open the door close it then try again and it will turn over to start. 2nd recently driving on the highway my vehicle slowed all the way down and started jerking like it wanted to cut off. I would push my accelerator down as far as possible and it will still go slow and not speed up.3rd my vehicle is making a throttle/knocking noise and a blinking check engine light is on as well.

Engine
Filed Mar 15, 2023TN

I noticed at roughly about 120,000 miles the vehicle started slowly consuming oil. Vehicle now consumes excessively at 1 quart of oil about every 800 to 1000 miles. Oil level needs to be checked daily for fear of further damage. I recently changed the oil on 3/12/23 and checked oil on 3/15/23 and vehicle was a half quart low.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 1, 2023CA

The electric windows motor on the left back window was heating up it was making this unique sound every 2-4 min till I finally got tired of it and had someone find out what it was. We had to unplug the motor because It would of caught on fire while I was driving eventually

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