The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the timing chain, the gaskets, and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the timing chain and the bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,550.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially taken to the dealer to have a manufacturer recall performed for P966. The contact then stated that on multiple occasions after the recall was performed while driving approximately 20-30 MPH, she heard a loud knocking noise at the hood of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 207,628

- Poteau, OK, USA

My engine blew. No warning lights were on. The acceleration started sounding weird and so I slowed it down. It started running at high rpms and then it started clanking and parts flew out from behind my car from then engine while in interstate and now my engine is blown. There wasn't much warning and no warning lights at all except my tire light which is always on even though tires are filled and don't lose air

- Rock Port, MO, USA

On April 22,2021 I took my Hyundai Santa Fe to McGrath Hyundai Serv Ctr for routine oil change. I paid for this oil chge and was given a MultiPoint Inspection rpt detailing my car was in good condition needing only routine maintenance updates. Mileage was documented 46,008 mi. My car was in excellent condition, regularly maintained at Hyundai service centers. 9 days later my engine failed without any warning. I had only driven about 30 mi after service.This is a safety issue as the failure could've occurred while I was driving. I towed the car back to the serv ctr where I was told I would need a new engine. There was no reason ever given for the sudden failure other than that this was a bad engine. I called Hyundai Corp Care to ask for help. I was told my 100,000/10yr warranty had expired 6 mos. earlier and there was NO recall. I later found this not to be true as NHTSA had done an investigation earlier causing Hyundai to recall 1000's of Santa Fe's for the EXACT reason that my engine failed. My VIN is not included in this recall but the problem was exactly the same. I read in the NHTSA report this recall applied to engines manufactured before 2011. After many phone calls/emails, Hyundai Corp agreed to a "good will" offer to replace the engine for 80%. I was told they would remove the bad engine and drop in a new one. However, there was faulty communication between Hyundai Corp and Hyundai service center. My hands were tied. 175 days later I was returned my car with a remanufactured short block. Approximately 2 mos later my oil light began to flicker. I returned to serv ctr where I was told I now need to manually check my oil regularly. The service engine light no longer works as it should. The warning light no longer works for other safety issues also. Hyundai was not truthful in owning up to the existence of the engine safety issue. They should have owned my problem and repaired as part of the recall. I no longer feel safe driving my car.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

The contact owned a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact was calling from an insurance company and stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to lose motive power and decelerated inadvertently. There was smoke coming from the air vents and flames were seen coming from the front wheel wells. After exiting the vehicle, flames engulfed the vehicle and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was called to the scene and a report was taken before the vehicle was towed away. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined. Later the insurance company concluded that the fire was caused by a faulty engine. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Shawnee Mission, KS, USA

Driving the vehicle when it just shut off. Took vehicle to a shop and they told me engine had a hole in the block from a connecting rod. That came off the crankshaft.vehicle only has 104358 miles on it and has always been maintained with frequent oil changes.

- Bosque Farms, NM, USA

102,734 miles and the car started to jump while driving. Felt like RPM would not shift. After multiple mechanics looked at it, confirmed the transmission was gone. Due to being a second owner, only by 1500 miles Hyundai would not cover. The 2wd were recalled, but not the AWD. Clearly there are issues with all makes. Then after fixing that the purge valve solenoid needed replaced and then the thermostat housing. What a disappointment these recalls were not active for the AWD. This was a safety issue driving on any road and we are lucky the car did not get into an accident. This started 9/18/2020 and work complete 01/05/2021

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

Engine seized.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Engine shuts down while driving on the highway or I experience a lurching. At time it just won't accelerate. This happens on several occasion this year

- South Amboy, NJ, USA

For no reason the car will stall and all steering and brake functions are disabled. Happens when stopped or while driving. Car has to be put in park and restarted. Very dangerous situation for my 17 year old daughter

- Superior, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. On a different occasion, the vehicle rattled and made abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to midwest superstore (located at 1100 E 30th ave, hutchinson, ks 67502, (620) 662-6631), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 74,194.

- Hutchinson, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the engine sporadically revved while driving. When started, the engine would rev to 40 mph. Also, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to leigh valley Hyundai (675 state ave, emmaus, pa 18049, (610) 967-6500), but was not diagnosed or repaired because they did not have the parts. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the dealer. The failure mileage was 89,868.

- Bethlaham, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the motor started knocking and sputtering, and the vehicle lost power while driving 55 mph. Bob king Hyundai (1601 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 724-2861) stated that there was no recall and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The contact also took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Dobson, NC, USA

Engine stopped and rod knocking started while I was driving on a highway

- Cary, NC, USA

The engine was gone on my car

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

As I am driving my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe down the highway at normal speed limit of 55 my engine stalls with no warning sign.. very dangerous luckily I wasn't hit.. this is the third time this has happened the first time the car went to the shop and they said it was just the battery and nobody can figure out what's going on.. snap the picture after everything happened then I get a light. Thank god me and my kids wasn't hit or killed.

- Hixson, TN, 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

Engine stall during stationary cranking and driving on city streets after shaking noise heard. Related to recall 49.

- Austin, TX, USA

Original NHTSA report #10621330. Engine shuts down while making right turns. Several occurrences in 2010, Sep 2014, Jan 2015, supposedly repaired under recall in May 2015. Another occurrence in June 2015. Now today, March 7, 2017 it shut down again while making right turn. Put car in park and engine restarted.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

Engine stalls while driving on freeway - the temperature outdoors has to be cool and damp. Safety risk for kids and myself to have engine stall. Lights go out and cruise if on kicks off. Engine will restart itself, but after it happens - engine light stays on unless I accelerate. The engine stalling has happened for the past 4 years, but no one can find the issue

- Richfield, WI, USA