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.
The first time had to replace the oil press sensor in my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe was in 2014 (140,000 kms), again in July 24/15 (170,000 km) and again in Sept 3/16 (200,000 KM).
The sensor is inside the engine below the manifold which has to be removed. The sensor only cost in the area of $30 but the replacement is a three hour job and will have a total repair cost of $364.52. I have read on you tube that this has occurred on several 2010 models but Hyundai has never placed a recall. I bought the vehicle in 2013 and they say it's not covered under warranty not very happy having to spend $300 dollars to have a $30 part installed.
- jsha52,
Boston, MA, US
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The first time had to replace the oil press sensor in my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe was in 2014 (140,000 kms), again in July 24/15 (170,000 km) and again in Sept 3/16 (200,000 KM).
- glindsay, Saint John, NB, Canada