Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (172 problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (four problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Beginning about a month ago, I noticed a rattle upon the engine start up that lasted for a 1-2 seconds then stopped and everything sounded normal. I thought it could be b/c of the cold weather. I went in to get a routine oil change on 03/11/2026 and they said the oil looked fine, but it was about a   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

1st occurance the check engine light started flashing, engine went into "safe mode" and acceleration decreased dramatically. Dealership pushed a "update" to the computer and "fixed" it.   Read details...

The Engine Failure problem

Driving on interstate 80 applied break as traffic in front of my was slowing down. Car continued to slow down failed to accelerate. Pulled off interstate called road side assistance. Car was towed 160 to the nearest dealership.   Read details...


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