CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 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 to owners in 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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
18,050 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe engine problems

engine problem

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2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 122016

Santa Fe Limited 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles

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

I notice the engine lagging about 2 weeks after I purchased my car which was September 6, 2016. So today I decided to check the recalls to see if somebody has had the same problem, only to see that there is a problem.

- Charlene P., Miami, FL, US

problem #1

Apr 232012

Santa Fe LTD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,100 miles

When backing out of my driveway, and shifting from Reverse to Drive, the fuel/engine seems to lag, as if fuel starved for a split second, and seems to want to stall.

- soupy1957, Wallingford, CT, US

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