2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

Electrical System,Engine2026-08-13

The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure. a brand-new replacement engine was installed by an authorized dealership in april 2026 under a goodwill warranty and had only been driven ~ 3,100 miles since installation. while operating the vehicle, the air conditioning suddenly stopped functioning. upon restarting, the check engine

Engine2026-07-21

Driving on highway no warning lights appeared the car made a loud pop noise and heavy smoke appeared from under the hood. immediately pulled over and noticed all of the oil poured out and was nasty looking. the car was up to date on oil change. my car was towed home and bone dry no oil and no coolant the engine now had loud knocking and needs to be replaced for failure. the car was looked at by independent mechanic.

Engine2026-07-15

While i was driving my theta engine got seized and hyundai denied extended warranty of power train.

Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance2026-07-12

Today while driving to church we started hearing a ping noise ever so often. this just started then . after leaving church to go home the pinging noise got louder than the engine stalled and wouldn't start again. i had to have my car towed to my house. that is where it is now. the tow truck driver said that it was a rod. he said that he was mostly sure that it was happened. he stated that he has towed similar ones li