2021 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 37 complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 50 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire. The contact's wife became aware that the radio was inoperable before the failure. Additionally, the contact’s wife’s eyes were irritated, and there was a hot, harsh odor which grew stronger very quickly. The odor was inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the smoke was black, and flames started shooting out from under the hood to consume the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted to neutral(N). The contact pulled over to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Santa FE
- Drivetrain & axles 51 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints