2018 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-22

While driving, the vehicle developed a strong odor of engine oil, followed within minutes by illumination of the red oil pressure warning light. inspection determined that a bolt had exited the engine's timing assembly, broken the timing chain, and punctured the timing cover, discharging engine oil throughout the engine compartment while the vehicle was in operation. engine oil was sprayed onto hot engine and exhaus

Engine2026-09-15

My 2018 hyundai santa fe sport (2.4l theta ii gdi, vin [xxx], approx. 110,000 miles) has suffered a chain of engine and emissions-system failures that create a loss-of-power safety hazard. at about 80,000 miles, hyundai replaced the original engine under warranty for excessive oil consumption, a defect hyundai has acknowledged across the theta ii engine family. after only about 20,000 miles on that replacement engine

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2026-08-26

Bought this as a used vehicle with around 77k miles. the suv was running fine for a little while until i drove onto the highway. it eventually began to bog down and there was hesitation and jumping instead of acceleration. this continued my entire trip home with the check engine light on. the car was only driven for about 300-400 miles in the time i had it. when i brought it to have an oil change, they found metal

Engine2026-07-17

The hyundai theta engine is a bad design that has many recalls, a history of oil consumptions, and breakdowns that leave consumers in danger, on the roadside, and out of money. this engine has a design that causes worn engine components and high oil consumption causing reduced engine power, ruined spark plugs, and engine damage with no recourse as a owner. recently, my family member had a hesitation that causes t