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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Electrical Problems

9 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2024Nov 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (9)

mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2024

Abs system is randomly locking up calipers causing a dangerous speed wobble. Dealership can't re create so won't diagnose. Have had to replace all brake calipers and components were near new but ruined because of abs applying brakes when unnecessary. Vehicle is very unsafe to drive, pulled hard to left at one point veering me into oncoming traffic. Independent mechanic has made caliper release by manually releasing abs system. Same results were not found by releasing pressure at master cylinder making abs the obvious culprit. No warning lights but I just replaced two cracked rotors on rear at 130k miles. That should not happen. Has caused hub readings of 270 on three different tires at 3 different times. Santa fe has recall on this system for every year but mine, very curious as to why not. If this was not a dealership only part , it might not be such a big issue, but being it is main source of stopping a 4000 lb vehicle, I have concerns. Hyundai dealership was very condescending and of little to no help. I have an Independent are certified mechanic who is happy to talk with you if needed. Please help, as of right now am.making payments on an unsafe vehicle with not much hope of it being fixed.

NHTSA #: 11606096
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2024

The company has stopped supporting their Bluelink function that is causing the screen to do a continuous search for a connection and remaining blank so the controls and cameras are not visible. The company has sent out patches for some models as the old service was on 2g and 3g which are discontinued but they are not sending an update for my vehicle. I have engaged the dealer and they say they've had numerous complaints on this matter with no fix available. This is an absolute safety hazard and needs to be addressed. Please help me; I am an [XXX] Veteran and should not have to buy a new car to be safe! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Please help me; I am an 83 year old Veteran and should not have to buy a new car to be safe!

NHTSA #: 11566014
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSOMPTION AND THE BRAKE LIGHTBULL KEEP BURNING FREQUENTLY.

NHTSA #: 11554543
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2023

Ever since I bought This 2016 hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Turbo from Advantage Hyundai, in Hicksville New York in December 2017, I have been having Battery problems, especially when the temperature falls below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The alarm goes off by itself, it does not matter what time of day, draining the battery in the process. I took it back to the dealership they held the car, while giving me a loaner. I have taken the car to them no less than 6 times each time they assured me that the battery problem was fixed, yet the problem continued. I spoke to their Headquarters in California. They gave me the run around until the warranty expired.I recently changed the battery and alternator and the problem continues.

NHTSA #: 11548002
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2021

The problem with my purchased Hyundai is that it's not giving a warning message for the oil or over heating. The engine continues to gather a lot of gunk. Also, there is a recall on these specific models and I was notified by a class action law suit. HyundaiThetaEngineSettlement.com. The car has a chance of exploding. I did not agree with the terms of the class action suit. It was only offering compensation if I was already injured, or having to commit conspiracy with a crime of lemon law and consumer rights, and possible murder. These SUV's were built in 2016 and had enough time to be taken off the market. I purchased my vehicle last year 2020.

NHTSA #: 11433642
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2021

NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T LOAD- WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SCREEN SAYS BLUELINK)- STARTS THE PROCESS OF LOADING- WITH A LOADING BAR BELOW THE WORDS "BLUELINK'. , AT ENGINE START- WHEN LOADING, THAT BAR MOVES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. ONCE THE SYSTEM IS LOADED, THE NAVIGATION SCREEN COMES ON. THE PROBLEM: THE LOADING PROCESS STOPPED LOADING AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES -THE NAVIGATION SCREEN IS STUCK IN THE "LOADING" SCREEN. MECHANIC DID A HARD RESET, DID NOT WORK. THE SYSTEM IS STALLED, AND HAS NEVER LOADED SINCE THEN. CAN NOT SEE THE NAVIGATION SCREEN, NOR THE RADIO PRESETS, BLUE TOOTH, STEREO SPEAKER SETTINGS, CAN'T GET TO ANY OF THESE SETTINGS OR OPTIONS.

NHTSA #: 11395552
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL SENSOR LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO MONTHS LATER, THAT THE ENGINE LEAKED OIL AND FAILED TO RETAIN ENGINE OIL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HYUNDAI OF BECKLEY DEALER LOCATED AT 3921 ROBERT C BYRD DR, BECKLEY, WV 25801, (304)-254-8220, AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT AN UNKNOWN OIL LEAK RECALL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED BUT, NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000.

NHTSA #: 11354909
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2018

TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND MY SUV HAS BEEN IN 0 ACIDDENTS, THE AC AIR STATES IT'S ON BUT DOESN'T BLOW ANY AIR AT ALL! IT ONLY HAS 69640K MILES, KNOCKING SOUND WHEN I AM ON PARK OR HAVE THE BRAKE ON WHILE AT RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN!

NHTSA #: 11118629
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2017

WHEN DRIVING THE PARKING LIGHT COMES ON, DOWNHILL ASSIST COMES ON AND THE TRACTION CONTROL GOES OFF, THEN THE SPEEDOMETER GOES FROM THE CURRANT SPEED TO ZERO THEN FLUTTERS BACK TO THE CORRECT SPEED, THEN REPEATS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT SPEEDS FROM 25 MPH TO 70 MPH. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG.

NHTSA #: 10985104

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