Two problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2007 Santa Fe.
Valve cover recall was repaired but the same issue showing up again. The forums have the same complaints. It is leaking onto the alternator again. Has not failed yet but will have to pay several hundred to repair it. It is also leaking onto the exhaust shield could catch fire.
This same problem has occurred twice. Once with 850 miles on the vehicle and again with 46,000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2007. Traveling at 70 mph the engine totally shut down and would not restart. Auto was towed to dealer each time and restarted upon unload. Hyundai cannot find problem nor does diagnostic computer indicate any problem has occurred. Fortunately there were no accidents associated with this problem but 7 hours of time and forced hotel stays were a result.