2016 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 155 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE, 53% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 155 53% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
We recently had the car to the local dealership for engine problems. It took over 3 months, but they finally determined that the camshaft was "bent" and they had to remove the engine to replace it, costing almost $5000. We had it back for about 3 months but didn't drive it much since my wife works remotely from home now. My son was driving it on the interstate and the engine threw a rod, spilling oil onto the exhaust, which caught on fire.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon his wife starting the vehicle, she observed heavy smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact stated that his wife heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the head gasket, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints