Engine Failure problems of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

Vehicle was in the dealership for safety recall campaign 162 on 11/6/19. Dealership instructed me to get an oil change, drive my vehicle, and return every 700-1000 miles to have oil levels checked. I complied and drove my vehicle on a short trip on 11/8/19. At approximately 8:30 pm, as I was driving down the highway, my vehicle's engine seized and I lost all power to my vehicle. My wife and 2 children (4 and 6) were in the vehicle. We were able to coast off of the road and into a gas station parking lot. I contacted the manufacturer and was told that it would be my responsibility to tow the vehicle, find immediate transportation, and pay for a rental vehicle until it had been determined that the engine failure was due to Hyundai safety recall 162. I feel that my family's safety was unnecessarily put at risk as I had my vehicle at the dealership two days prior for this exact recall. The original dealership examining the vehicle is checkered flag Hyundai. Because I was out of town, my vehicle was towed to tysinger Hyundai where it is currently located awaiting an engine replacement.

Had oil changed 1,100 miles ago. Threw a rod, ruined engine. Mechanic said my dipstick was �bone dry�. It wasn't even touching the oil. My oil was changed at the dealership. I've been told by engine parts supplier that this is a known issue with my year, make, and model. He didn't know the details of my issue at all. Yet described it perfectly . I was driving on a busy highway when engine failed. I was traveling 65 mph which was the speed limit. I was able to make it to side of road.

Engine failed on highway, had to pull over and car never started back up.

Purchasing the Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 was the biggest mistake I made. Since purchasing the vehicle I have spent over 5k in repairs, towing, and car rentals. First I was made to believe if I change all the oil and did all updates to the filters my car would stop stalling and shutting down on me that didn't work. Then my car shut down on the highway with my kids in the car almost killing us on the highway. I was told it was the wastegate needed changing. Then it shut down on minutes I exit my home in delaware and I was told it was the alternator and the battery. I was terrified to get in that vehicle and so was my family I filed several corporate complaints over the 2 years I have been ignored and not offered help. I have ask Hyundai to repurchase the vehicle but refused so I had no choice but to take the vehicle back that was in June with the promise and guarantee the car was finally fixed and I was safe. In the end of July I was driving on the I 495 about 40 miles per hour on the highway in the middle lane all of the car just stops in busy traffic a large freight truck was behind me honking to move he almost crushed me he swerve to side barely missing I was beyond frightened cars was flying by shaking the car it was on the hottest day I had no ac and my asthma was flaring up. I beg Hyundai to pick there vehicle up I was denied I called my triple a and they got the car. Now I'm being told it's the engine it's due to a recall that they supposedly already had repaired. I am told it will take 2 months for the repairs and I'm paying for my own rental. Hyundai consumer affairs denied taking there car back. I cannot get in this vehicle again. They refuse to give me paperwork on the recent incident when the engine fail. I fear for my life and my safety I am in desperate need of help please.

Complete engine failure at 105k miles, oil was present in failed engine and was not the cause of engine failure. 5 months and I am still waiting for a new engine from Hyundai.

This car was included in the recall of over 1. 5 million hyujdai and kia vehicles due to a factory defect that can lead to premature engine failure. This car broke down on April 28th, 2019. I am having it towed to the Hyundai dealership for diagnosis. The "what to look for" section on Hyundai's websites lists a number of symptoms of this recall issue and what I experienced when my car left me stranded along the highway is exactly what is described on the Hyundai website. The engine also shutdown going 65mph on the highway. I wanted to bring this to your attention since the NHTSA was instrumental in ordering this recall. Thank you very much.

My wife and I bought a used 2013 Santa Fe sport last summer with around 79,000 miles on it. Before we bought the car, we searched for recalls and found that certain 2013-2014 Hyundai and kia models were affected by engine seizure due to improper machining. This being said, the vehicle we bought was supposedly out of the VIN range of affected vehicles. Well guess what?!! less than a year after buying this vehicle, the engine seized with my wife driving up a hill on a busy highway. There is absolutely no excuse for a car that has been meticulously maintained to have catastrophic engine failure with less than 100k miles on it. This needs to be looked into! engine failure obviously extends to wider range of vehicles than the recall covers. We are some very unhappy customers. Please look into this.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact called mac haik Hyundai at 361-576-1221 (located at 4404 n navarro st, victoria, TX 77904) and was informed that the vehicle could not be inspected right away. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

I was driving northbound on a freeway to pick up my 3 year old daughter. My car engine completely died/stalled while driving 65mph. As soon as I tried to get into the emergency lane, I noticed smoke coming from the engine. I grabbed my purse which was on the passenger seat next to me, and I exited the vehicle immediately . As soon as I exited the vehicle, the entire engine and front of my car was in flames. The fireman arrived on the scene within 5-10 minutes, but by the time they had gotten the fire out, my entire car was totaled. I had a recall on my car for possible engine failure while driving a year ago, I took my car into sacramento Hyundai where they told me they had fixed it, along with multiple other recalls on my vehicle that I was unaware of. Now, a year later after Hyundai said they fixed my recalls, my car stalled while driving, but this time the entire engine caught fire with it, and the entire car is totaled. It was the scariest, most traumatic experience I've ever been through. If I did not exit the vehicle immediately, I might not have made it out safely.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had it towed to allen Hyundai (28432 camino capistrano, laguna niguel, CA 92677, (949) 485-3700) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle experienced a catastrophic engine failure due to the valves. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,690.

Hyundai is having problems with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport 2. 0 turbo spark plugs gernading inside the head and cylinder combustion chamber. This is causing the vehicle to stall out while driving creating a safety hazard to the driver, occupants of the vehicle as well as other vehicles around the vehicle. My wife and sister in law while traveling on ca241 had this occur. The vehicle lost power, and she had to make evasive maneuvers to get the vehicle to the side of the road. She was able to get the vehicle to an off ramp where the Santa Fe then died and would not restart. This seems to be a big problem with their vehicles equipped the this engine as well as the 2. 4i. Hyundai customer service does not seem to help with customers problems regarding this. They are evasive, and are telling customers they will call you with in 3-5 days. All the while your vehicle is sitting at the dealership not running and an engine that does not run. Hyundai needs to recognize this problem, offer it's customers a new engine for this catastrophic engine failure and not puts it's customers in danger of bodily harm or possibly death. How many lives should be sacrificed for the greed that Hyundai is getting by not getting these unsafe vehicles repaired or off the road. This is not just a Hyundai problem but a public safety problem as well. This engine failure is a known defect by Hyundai, and not being repaired. This is a clear case of profit before safety. This vehicle was traveling at 65mph, which is the speed limit on ca241 when this failure occurred.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brake pedal became difficult to depress. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and a burning odor was present inside the cabin. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (doral Hyundai located at 10285 NW 12 st doral, FL 33172) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 65 mph, the speed reduced significantly and the check engine and engine cooling warning indicators illuminated. Smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle a couple of times; however, the warning indicators remained illuminated and the engine made a kicking noise. The vehicle shut down and was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and opened case number: 10192460. The approximate failure mileage was 65,109. Parts distribution disconnect.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe sport 2. 0t turbo with complete engine failure at 75000 miles. On 12/5/16 at around 7:00 pm, while driving on the highway, smoke started to come out of the car. After pulling over, large amounts of smoke was coming out of the tailpipe. We cut off the engine and had the car towed to autonation Hyundai mall of georgia in buford georgia. On 12/6/16, we received a call from the service advisor stating the engine was blown, and that a replacement was needed, but that it will not be covered under warranty. A call to Hyundai national customer car (s/w dasha) at 8006335151-case 9790795, produced no results as dasha stated that the repair will not be covered by Hyundai in any way, shape, form, or amount.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis however, a trouble code was not detected for the malfunction. The technician informed the contact that the engine had seized and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.