Three problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2015 Santa Fe.
Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, she had heard an abnormal, knocking sound coming from the engine. As the contact attempted to pull over, the vehicle began to lose power as several warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. As the contact was pulled the vehicle over to shoulder, black smoke began to emit from the engine. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to pohanka Hyundai of fredericksburg(5200 jefferson davis hwy a, fredericksburg, va 22408). The next day, the contact was informed that a connecting rod had become defective which led to complete engine failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 108,818. Jo.
While driving on city street at about 40 mph, a knocking sound was heard from the engine. After driving another 5 miles the noise became loader and the engine check light came on. Took the vehicle to the dealership (Hyundai of cool springs, franklin, TN) for service. After several days was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. They found sludge and metal shavings inside the engine and oil pan. Hyundai was notified of the problem and denied the claim. The dealership changed the oil and told me I would have to pay for a new engine. Vehicle has approximately 68,000 miles. Still under warranty. Can no longer drive the car.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, a knocking sound was heard from the engine and the vehicle stalled. In addition, smoke was seen from the engine compartment. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to auto land Hyundai (20 e fayette st, uniontown, PA 15401, (724) 437-9999) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.