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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 219 repairs.
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13400 mi | Check engine light went on and Bluelink said ECM reported an error. Diagnostic code at dealer was P0303 I believe, which is cylinder #3 misfire. Due to cracked insulator on spark plug at only 13,400 miles. Replaced under warranty. |
| 3720 mi | senser for 2-liter turbo |
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 3300 mi | Check engine light came on. Repaired small leak. |
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54560 mi | Motor replacement Hyundai issue, engine burned all oil, running on empty. Recall but not announced. |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 112000 mi | The engine blew up. |
| 3500 mi | 1) GPS system unable to find street and correct province.rn2) GPS system shows highway speed at 100km; should show 120kmrn3) GPS system is 2 versions behind (vehicle purchased 31/08/2015 |
| 18600 mi | turbo oil feed pipe replaced under warranty |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi US $40 |
Routine oil change. |
| 17000 mi | Service update of anti knock sensor software. Warranty extended to 120,000 miles as a result of the campaign. |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14880 mi | Twice in 7 days " check engine " goes on. 1st time computer update. Light back on after 2 weeks. 2nd time I'm told needs new catalytic converter. Needs permission from Hyundai to replace. Still waiting. |
| 18600 mi | Light back on after 2 weeks. New oxygen sensors installed. New catalytic converter installed |
| 18600 mi | Light came back on after two weeks. New catalytic converter installed, part of the manifold. Fourth attempt to repair. |
| 23820 mi | Full engine failure and replacement due to defective block; metal shavings left over from manufacture clogged oil passages, caused internal connecting rod bearings to fail, which in turn caused severe knocking and, finally, full engine failure. Not subject to recall, though previous model year was. Full warranty coverage, but long repair time due to shortage of engines from manufacturer. |
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
| 35960 mi $350 |
Car was coughing a few times during early morning engine starts. It was coincidentally due for an oil/oil filter change. It was found that the fuel filter was (diesel) fuel filter element was clogged although it only due for change in the next 10000kms. As a precaution, the dealer also check the fuel tank and found water and dirt inside the fuel tank. The dirt also contaminated the fuel pump strainer. Fuel tank and fuel strainer was cleaned - previous fuel tank content (which was full) was discarded. Fuel filter replaced. |
| 71920 mi $332 |
The car warning light - "Water in Fuel Tank" illuminated. When it does this, the car goes in safe mode and limp at a maximum of 100km/h and with almost no acceleration. Dealer detached the fuel tank from the car and found evidence of water in the fuel which triggered the warning. The (diesel) fuel tank was thoroughly cleaned. As a precaution, the dealer also replaced the water sensor (in the fuel tank) and the fuel filter. |
| 138260 mi $155 |
Replaced carbon brushes of alternator and fan belt |
| 137640 mi $340 |
Replaced engine starter motor |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | P0303 Fixed by patching software. Swapped coil 3 to 2. Swapped spark plug 3 to 1. |
| 96000 mi US $2700 |
My turbo blew. At the dealership, turbo and intercooler were replaced. |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45260 mi | Engine developed rod knock, short block replacement. |
| 50220 mi C $150 |
Turbo oil drain tube cracked (attributed to engine replacement) |
| 11880 mi | replaced the engine |
| 8300 mi | Turbo was out of spec. The turbo was not engaging due to it being out of spec. |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 31000 mi | oil leaks timing cover |
| 16980 mi | engine seized on highway. just a small noise above five minutes beforehand. main connector bearing. |
| 42780 mi | engine seized this is the second tme in tis year once repaired will trade car off |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 6000 mi | The problem was that there were black puffs of smoke upon first start up in the morning. The dealer said they couldn't replicate the problem, but did a software update of some sort for the engine control system anyway. |
| 37200 mi | Engine started smoking after 1 hour of freeway driving. Hyundai replaced whole engine and catalytic converter within warranty |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Rattle present on cold startup when initially moving transmission into reverse |
| 8000 mi | Intermittent problem with check fuel cap warning coming on. |
| 38000 mi | Recall for possible issue of metal filings in engine lubrication that could cause failure |
| 46000 mi | Turbo oil line leaks was already recalled by Hyundai |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
turbocharged 264hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98580 mi | Full engine replacement under recall |
| 3000 mi | Software issue for cap loose warning |
| 58000 mi | Recall - oil line to Turbo |
| 43000 mi | Turbo oil feed pipe recall. Pipe replaced |
| 32860 mi C $724 |
My 2013 Santa Fe was coming up to the end of the 5 year factory warranty and took it in for them to give it a peace of mind check from front to rear. Cleaned and reseal timing cover, replaced lower oil pan assembly, valve cover gasket and front crankshaft seal. |
| 56420 mi | ignition cables |
| 90000 mi | Engine replaced under extended warranty due to bad design. Also replaced the starter that seized when trying to restart car. |
| 52640 mi | Performed updates as per TSBs |
| 51000 mi | Smelled coolant and found puddle under vehicle. Dealer replaced radiator. Vehicle hesitates moderately on acceleration on first cold start of the day. Dealer cleaned throttle body. Campaign 935 performed by dealer |
| 38500 mi | ECU software update |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | Dealer heard ticking sound in engine when I had a remote started installed. Changed oil, found metal shavings. They called Hyundai, then dropped the oil pan and found more shavings. took 2 weeks, but then they replaced the engine block. |
| 165000 mi US $900 |
Check engine light came on, Auto Zone said it was catalytic converter. Took to our mechanic and he replaced catalytic converter |
| 165000 mi US $300 |
After having had the catalytic convertor replaced several months ago, the check engine light came back on and Auto Zone again said it was the catalytic convertor. I brought it back to my mechanic, he said that sometimes things just fail. He didn't charge me for replacing that catalytic convertor, but then also found out the O2 sensors needed to be replaced. |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV
190-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35960 mi | oil pan leak detected during oil change. oil was re-sealed |
| 122000 mi | Engine failed and had to be replaced. |
| 38440 mi | Engine made a rattling noise and stopped and seized. Hyundai replaced the engine at no charge to the owner. |
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