Three problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2016 Santa Fe.
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. Had to rent a car to follow my car to dealership advises by rsa that I could not ride with tow driver. Advised by by service manger the next day that car is not driveable, engine needs to be replaced. Advised that additional diagnostic is needed to submit for approval to determine if engine will be covered under warranty. Stuck in cheyenne, wy over 1k miles away from. Dealer can't offer me a loaner too far home and can't offer a rental that can be driven out of state. Forced to find other means to get home. Receive email and have a letter in the mail today vehicle identified as being included in class action settlement for engine failure. So now here I sit and wait not sure if repair will be covered and without a vehicle.
Took car in 1 month ago for service campaign (software update) 2016 Santa Fe sport 83,000 miles. While driving on freeway yesterday engine light started flashing and car went in to �safe mode� was able to go about 1/2 mile before it completely stopped. . Had it towed to dealership was informed today the engine failed. Waiting for approval from Hyundai for new engine. I'm completely stuck in this vehicle now. No one will pay what is owed and I will lose trading it in.
Engine failed at 63,000 miles while driving on interstate. Hyundai blames it on sludge in oil pan. With out service receipts will not warranty engine. Serviced engine myself and didn't save cash receipts.