Engine Oil/lubrication Problems of Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe owners have reported 3 problems related to engine oil/lubrication (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the Santa Fe.

1 Engine Oil/lubrication problem of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

Failure Date: 05/17/2023

2018 hyundia Santa Fe sport-consumer is writing in with concerns and questions about the engine oil light indicator. Consumer checked the oil and it was dry. Consumers questions are: why the engine oil light did not come on until there was almost no oil in the oil pan? there are no oil leaks under the vehicle. I am a retired automotive technician with 37 years for the smitthsonian institution in washington, DC. , and I have never seen this before. What happen to the warning and where did the oil go? is there a recall on the engine oil warning light?.

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2 Engine Oil/lubrication problem of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Failure Date: 01/15/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had recently received an oil change. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased for assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

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3 Engine Oil/lubrication problem of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe

Failure Date: 10/23/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. The contact stated that the low oil warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle displayed a slight hesitation while shifting gear. The contact took the vehicle for an oil change and there was only a quart of oil in the engine. The certified mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the mechanic found no failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

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