2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport problems
The Hyundai Santa Fe (Korean: 현대 싼타페) is an automobile produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is a five-door crossover SUV that either has front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers. Between 2006 and 2012, the Santa Fe was positioned between the smaller Tucson compact crossover and the larger Veracruz.
The third-generation Santa Fe introduced in 2012 was available in two versions, which are regular (short) and extended long-wheelbase version. The short model was sold as the Santa Fe Sport in North America (three-row seating was not available) and simply Santa Fe in global markets (three-row seating was standard or optional), while the extended long-wheelbase model is called the Santa Fe in the US, Santa Fe XL in Canada and called the Hyundai Maxcruz in South Korea. The fifth and current generation was released in 2023 and omits diesel engines in favor of petrol hybrid powertrains.
As of 2022, the Santa Fe is positioned between the smaller Tucson – which the Santa Fe shares platform with – and the larger Palisade in Hyundai's global crossover SUV line-up.
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Common 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport problems
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a dependable vehicle, but like any car, it has its share of common problems. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues based on complaints from owners
- Engine Problems: Engine issues are the most common problem category for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Some owners have reported that the engine makes a knocking noise, suddenly slows down, and stalls due to overheating. These defective engines are reported to consume nearly 2 quarts of oil every 1,000 miles. Hyundai has not issued a recall for this issue, but a malfunctioning crankshaft position sensor can also cause the engine to stall or fail to start.
- Transmission Problems: Transmission stutters have been reported in models from 2001 to 2014, particularly when shifting from second to third gear. This issue can be resolved by replacing or repairing the crankshaft position sensor.
- Antilock Braking System (ABS): Some owners have experienced ABS short circuits, which can affect the vehicle's braking performance.
- Headlamps: Some owners have reported issues with headlamps, including dimming or flickering.
- Infotainment System: Some owners have experienced issues with the infotainment system, such as audio abruptly stopping from all speakers in models with navigation features.
- Sunroof Explosions: Although not a widespread issue, some owners have reported sunroof explosions, which can be a safety concern.
- Safety Problems: Some owners have reported safety issues, including the absence of front seatbelt audible warnings and secondary hood latch binding, which may not latch properly.
- Fuel System Issues: Some owners have reported fuel system problems, including leaks or issues with the fuel pump.
- Steering Problems: Some owners have reported steering problems, including the outer rim of the steering wheel breaking away from the boss, which can affect the vehicle's steering performance.
- Interior Problems: Some owners have reported interior problems, including issues with the seats and electrical apparatus.
It is worth noting that the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has only two recalls, related to the absence of front seatbelt audible warnings and secondary hood latch binding
How reliable is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?
How Reliable Is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe? The Santa Fe has a reliability score of four out of five. That's above average for a used vehicle and better than the ratings of most other 2016 affordable compact and midsize SUVs, including the Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan Pathfinder .
Does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and repeatedly change your fluids at least each 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission will promptly slip.
How long will a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport last?
200,000 to 250,000 miles
Hyundai Santa Fe
Another Hyundai SUV that's known to last a long time is the midsize Santa Fe. The average lifespan of this popular SUV is 200,000 to 250,000 miles or 13 to 17 years. It can probably reach beyond 250,000 miles if you're a mindful driver who keeps up with routine maintenance.
What is common problem in Hyundai Santa Fe?
Some of the common issues reported by owners, according to RepairPal, include: Transmission Problems. Engine Issues. Suspension Problems.
2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Santa fe sport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport
The NHTSA has received 26 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport vehicles.
2024-09-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-18
- VIN: 5XYZU3LB3GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while her husband driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was unable to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
2024-06-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-05
- VIN: 5XYZTDLB5GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 60 MPH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor was defective. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the engine was replaced; however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle failed to exceed 50 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the knock sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond and was sluggish. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the knock sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the dealer for 3 months. The contact followed up with the dealer, and the dealer informed the contact that additional diagnostic tests was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2024-04-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-11
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB3GG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who determined that premature bearing wear had resulted in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V226000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 141,000.
2024-03-12
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-19
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5XYZTDLBXGG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
2023-11-21
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-22
- VIN: 5XYZTDLB4GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact's mother owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the RPM’s decreased and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated there was a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
2023-10-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5XYZUDLB6GG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Engine caught fire while driving. Vehicle is a total loss as fire department did not arrive for 20 min. Currently at a Copart yard in Gainesville, ga. Lucky I was on a rural road and my dog and I were able to get out of car. Only injury is cough that has not gone away after 4 weeks. No warning lights, but did smell what seemed like burning brake fluid prior to fire. Both Hyundai and Farmers insurance have inspected the car. Of note is that Hyundai replaced the engine at around 60k miles due to engine oiling issues.
2023-04-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-27
- VIN: 5XYZU3LB2GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the engine seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2023-03-21
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5XYZT3LBXGG
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: This Hyundai had the motor replaced with a Hyundai recall... they did not replace the one-time use fuel line that HAS to be replaced when removed. Started leaking fuel out of that line. while I was driving the fuel from the line caught the exhaust on fire and within seconds had flames engulf the car.
2023-02-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: KM8SMDHF7GU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 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 contact stated that he had noticed a slight burning odor while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,500. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-01-23
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-15
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB7GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact's granddaughter owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to make an abnormal noise, and then the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The owner towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The owner towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2022-10-21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-08
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB7GG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while she was driving at approximately 4 MPH, the ABS, Stabili-trak, battery, and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving normally. The contact stated that the warning lights remained illuminated every time the vehicle was started. The contact stated that after the tire pressure fell below 23 PSI, the warning lights would turn off. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
2022-09-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB6GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sante Fe. The contact stated that after she purchased the vehicle while driving, she rear-ended another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the engine was replaced however, the contact stated that two to three hours later while driving, the RPM’s failed to increase over number two and the engine failed to engage at 45 MPH. The contact then stated that while driving or idling, she heard a rattling noise in the engine, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure sensor regulator and the camshaft timing belt failed. The contact then stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two head gaskets failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, the contact stated that no warranty information was provided and was unable to contact the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
2022-01-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-05
- VIN: 5XYZU3LB9GG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact's son owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started and taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that she was able to jump-start the vehicle. The contact also stated that the audio system of the vehicle had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery and the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,698.
2021-12-28
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-11-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5XYZWDLA3GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Car was stolen.Car was send to body shop for repairs.Car was started at body shop after battery was replaced.Car was driven out of shop after repairs.After going less than 1000feet car shut down.Tried to start Hyundia and smoke poured out from up hood.It looked as if car was going to burst into flames.I did not raise hood and smoke died down.Wrecker returned car to body shop.They checked car and engine was completely locked up.Geico sented car to Thornton Road Hyundai Lithia Springs,Georgia for engine replacement.
2021-10-28
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-17
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB3GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, oil, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
2020-09-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-07
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 5XYZU3LBXGG
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY AT A PARKING LOT. CAR WAS JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED A MONTH PRIOR AT THE HYUNDAI DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND HAD NO PROBLEMS REPORTED. CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. FROM THE INITIAL REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A MECHANICAL ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
2019-06-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-16
- VIN: 5XYZTDLB7GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TOOK CAR IN 1 MONTH AGO FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SOFTWARE UPDATE) 2016 SANTA FE SPORT 83,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY YESTERDAY ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND CAR WENT IN TO 'SAFE MODE' WAS ABLE TO GO ABOUT 1/2 MILE BEFORE IT COMPLETELY STOPPED.. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED TODAY THE ENGINE FAILED. WAITING FOR APPROVAL FROM HYUNDAI FOR NEW ENGINE. I'M COMPLETELY STUCK IN THIS VEHICLE NOW. NO ONE WILL PAY WHAT IS OWED AND I WILL LOSE TRADING IT IN.
2019-06-02
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-25
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB0GG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE VEHICLE LACKS ACCELERATION SUDDENLY AND THE ROM GOES UP REALLY HIGH WHEN ON A HIGHWAY CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS I AM PRESSING IN THE GAS AND AM NOT NOT GETTING A RESPONSE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEMS WITH MANY SANTA FE'S AND THE DEALER SHRUGGED IT OFF AND PROPOSED WE CLEAN THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THROTTLE BODY, WHICH I DID WITH NO RESULT. THE VEHICLE IS SO DANGEROUS THAT MY WIFE ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WITH A TRUCK DUE TO TO THE VEHICLE LACKING ACCELERATION AND SUDDENLY SLOWING DOWN ON A 65 MPH HIGHWAY.
2019-05-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-29
- VIN: 5XYZUDLB1GG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER KEFFER HYUNDAI ( 9010 EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATHEWS, NC) WHO DIAGNOSED THAT AN ENGINE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE NOX SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
2019-04-14
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-06
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS STAYED ON WAS NOT IN ANY ACCIDENT AT THE TIME. IT WILL GO OFF OCCASIONALLY BUT ONCE I HIT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT TURNS BACK ON.
2019-03-03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-12
- VIN: 5XYZU3LB7GG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SURGING ISSUE. WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IT ACTS LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND IT CONTINUES TO PERFORM THE SAME. NOT PLEASED .
2018-11-02
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- VIN: 5XYZT3LBXGG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COASTAL HYUNDAI (915 W NEW HAVEN AVE, MELBOURNE, FL 32901) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VIBRATION WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
2018-08-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-11
- VIN: 5XYZUDLBXGG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH HIGHWAY, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUT OF THE CAR. IF THE SUNSCREEN HAD BEEN OPEN, MY WIFE AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN CUT TO PIECES BY THE FLYING GLASS.
2018-04-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-02
- VIN: 5XYZTDLB8GG
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND ALL THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED WORLD HYUNDAI MATTESON AT 866-486-2915 (5337 MILLER CIR DRIVE, MATTESON, IL 60443) AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FROM WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. INSTEAD, THE CONTACT CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT DID NOT RETURN THE CONTACT'S PHONE CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
2017-09-05
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: 5XYZT3LB0GG
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO KILL A BUG ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH HIS HAND AND THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEMIS HYUNDAI IN SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500.
2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport.
2017-06-05
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
- Consequence: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Negative 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport car reviews
Positive 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport car reviews
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Limited with all options, and I have almost driven 40,000 km on both city and highway with no complaints. It's fast, comfortable, and quiet, making for a really nice ride!
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This is a great family car for the price.
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I bought a used '16 Sport from a Hyundai dealership with 27k miles. It has been 2 years now and I have already driven it up to 70k miles. I have had almost no problems with it, thanks to regular oil changes and radiator flushes at 30k and 60k miles as recommended in the manual. Although I had a leaky brake fluid issue which was repaired at 65k, the car is still great. It has an average of 26 mpg and is super comfortable. I would definitely buy another one.
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Sometimes the car has a whinging noise when taking off, but not all the time. I think the SUV should have come with a V6.
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Limited awd full load. Almost 40,000 km runs like new. Lots of power and really comfortable. Sturdy and good value.
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
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Engine Problem | Hyundai Santa Fe Forums
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Reliability - Consumer Reports
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Engine Issues : r/Hyundai
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Jul 13, 2022 ... 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Engine Issues · You trade the vehicle. Up to you to admit or omit oil consumption issue to the dealership.
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Are you having problems with your 2016 Hyundai Santa fe sport?
Maximillian Kutch 2024-10-10
I purchased a used 2016 Santa Fe Sport with 56,000 miles in February 2021. Over the next year, I put 14,000 miles on it with regular maintenance and found it to be reliable and relatively comfortable. Unfortunately, the engine seized one day on my way to work. I was able to get it to the closest mechanic in limp mode and it was eventually towed to a Hyundai dealership. After inspection, they found metal shavings and informed me that the engine needs to be replaced. I am currently waiting for Hyundai's approval of the replacement under warranty. Although I wish I had done more research prior to purchasing the car, I have learned that the Theta 2.4L engine that comes standard on the Santa Fe is faulty. In fact, there was a court settlement on the engines in 2020 that acknowledged this issue. While I was initially happy with the vehicle, this issue has caused significant financial and convenience costs as I have been renting and borrowing vehicles for the past month. I have given a rating of 2 stars based on my experience over the first year, but I hope that Hyundai will swiftly remedy the situation at their cost under warranty, otherwise my rating will have to be reduced to 1 star.
Junius Dickinson 2024-10-07
I was informed that the engine had sludge. The dealer had provided the last oil change, but unfortunately, the service manager said that the warranty was no longer valid due to my visit to Jiffy Lube. It's a sad situation.
Trace Rippin 2024-09-22
The engine failure occurred between 80 to 100 thousand kilometers.
Sigrid Williamson 2024-03-24
If you haven't owned a Santa Fe before, you may find the 2016 Sport impressive. However, as someone who owned the 2007 model and decided to upgrade, I was disappointed. The seats in the 2016 Sport are very firm and uncomfortable, and the accelerator pedal is fixed to the undercarriage, which can cause lower back pain when pushing down on it. Additionally, the interior components feel cheap and of lower quality than the 2007 model, with thin carpeting and a lot of plastic. The handle for moving the second-row seating is now located on the side of the seat, which can be annoying and even scratch your leg when getting out of the back seat. The rearview mirrors are also smaller, which limits visibility. The pick-up is not as quick as the previous model, and it can feel sluggish when accelerating. On the plus side, the gas mileage and interior room are good. Unfortunately, there is no ashtray for smokers. The center front console has been reconfigured and seems to have less room, which is disappointing. Overall, I would rate the 2016 Sport a 7 for general local use, but it is very light on the highway and can sway in light winds, which can be concerning. It's also important to note that opening only the two rear windows can cause deafening noise and vibration. While it may be an improvement for some, compared to the 2007 model, it falls short.
Travon Prosacco 2024-02-08
This car is amazing! It comes with all the bells and whistles and has the smooth ride of a large, heavier SUV, yet the ease of driving an upscale luxury vehicle. I purchased my vehicle used in 2021 and took out an extended warranty that covers everything. However, I have been experiencing some issues with the vehicle. When increasing speed to 10 mph from a morning start, the car jerks in 1st gear and continues to do so until I pull over, turn the car off completely, and restart it. Sometimes the issue resolves itself, but many times I have had to pull over again, turn the car off, and restart it. It's almost like the brain had to be reset. AAMCO and another approved recommended service facility have told the warranty company that I need a new transmission. We'll see if the warranty company comes through or not.