Six problems related to engine 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.
After getting gas, I noticed a strange sound coming from my car. I dropped it off with my mechanic who recognized this as a Hyundai gdi engine having defects. I had the car towed to a Hyundai dealership that confirmed the bearings were worn and engine rod was almost through the engine. Hyundai has refused to cover expense to repair.
Fuel consumed more , lightening in back not clear , engine sound ,.
My transmission went out at 114,000 miles they found metal shavings in it, we had it replaced. Now at 134,000 miles the engine went out, they found metal shavings in that also. It has been sitting at Hyundai since December 2019 it is now February 2020 and still without a car or a rental. Service department built and new engine after they tested the engine it started making noises again and apparently Hyundai sent them some part that didn't fit now they have to fix it again. . . Hyundai corporate has only offered to pay half of the repairs even though it was an engine malfunction. Both of these issues happen while driving. The engine shut down while on the freeway when it broke.
While accelerating the engine started to make noise. The noise almost sounded like metal stuck spinning around in a metal fan. It stopped when I let off the gas and was fine for another mile. It then started sounding again but did not stop when I let off the gas. I barely made it into a parking lot then had to call to have it towed. You can hear the noise when the car is turned on and especially when it is accelerating. The vehicle moves very slowly and the noise becomes very loud when accelerating. I have a video of the sound but cannot attach to this. It kind of sounds like the marble in a spray paint can when shaking it. I was driving up a hill on a rural 1 lane hyway.
Driving on the interstate the engine started making a noise and the check engine light illuminated. At that point driving it straight home the engine stalled several times, once while making a turn through a busy intersection, I was left with no power. This is similar to the issues I read involving Santa Fe engine recalls for the 2013, 2014, and 2017 model years.
Purchased a cpo car from dealership. 32k miles. Drove approximately 150 miles when driving up a major highway at 60mph, engine starting severe knocking, in less then 1/2 mile, engine failed. Electrical worked, put on hazard lights. Brakes were unusable. Coasted to emergency lane and pushed into park. Car was towed back to dealership where it was determined that the car engine threw a rod. Entire engine needed to be replaced. This car was "certified". Car was returned to dealership where a full refund was obtained. I have video of the engine sound.