Security Alarm Goes Off With Key Out If Door Is Open

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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
61,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 152014

Santa Fe GLS 4 cyl 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,000 miles

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

Just an annoyance. Have the door open to do some cleaning with no key in the car and the alarm keeps ringing.

- fish9138, Winona, MN, US

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