Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 209 of 211 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
53 complaint records1 fire report7 crash reports
"Emergency brakes engage while driving for no apparent reason. This has happened on several occasions over the last 6 months...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Power train
46 complaint records3 crash reports
"Shuddering Issue with Current Vehicle: - Problem: Progressive shuddering during take-off, accelerating, slowing down, and braking uphill...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
38 complaint records1 fire report1 crash report
"Throttle randomly cuts off or hesitates. It has done it about 15 times Dealer says no problem found. There is a lot of reports on the internet of the same problem...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V181000PARK OUTSIDE | Trailer Hitches | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original... | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025636 2025-11-17 | Other | 332,486 | Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all. |
| 2024552 2024-09-23 | Label | 824,695 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus",... |
| 2023147 2023-03-17 | Electrical | 1,897 | Issue: Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-BE-001H-1 DN Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery... |
| 26-BE-001H-1 TSB Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery... |
| 26-BE-001H-1 DCS Feb 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery... |
| Z09 OL Mar 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Unknown Or Other | Certain 2021 – 2023 model year Santa Fe, 2021 – 2023 model year Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022 – 2023 model year Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. |
| 26-BE-001H-2 TSB Sep 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery... |
| 26-BE-001H-2 DCS Sep 2026 | WARRANTY EXTENSION | Electrical System | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retail delivery... |
Show 41 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-AT-005H TSB Jun 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). | |
| 26-GI-002H TSB May 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. | |
| 26-EE-003H TSB Apr 2026 | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly. | |
| DTN DCS Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. | |
| DTN DL Apr 2026 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). | |
| 26-AT-001H TSB Mar 2026 | Power Train | Some Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) DTCs listed below. | |
| 26-AT-002H Feb 2026 | Power Train | Some Santa Fe (TMA) and Tucson (NX4A) vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI engine and 8 speed automatic transmission may have DTC U028700 (Lost Communication With Trans Fluid Pump Module) set by the transmission Electric Oil Pump (EOP). | |
| 26-EM-005H TSB Feb 2026 | Engine | Some Santa Fe (TMA) vehicles may have DTCs P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 (Cooling System Performance) set in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), resulting in an illuminated Check Engine warning lamp. | |
| 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 2025 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 25-BE-020H TSB Sep 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB. | |
| 25-01-045H TSB Jul 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 25-AT-001H TSB May 2025 | Power Train | Certain Santa Fe (TMA) and Sonata (DN8/DN8A) vehicles equipped with 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (8DCT) may exhibit one of the DTCs listed below, related to the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP). | |
| 25-BE-002H TSB May 2025 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. | |
| 25-01-024H-1 TSB May 2025 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. |
| 24-FL-004H Dec 2024 | Engine | This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for 2021-2023MY Santa Fe (TMa) vehicles to improve operation of the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system. | |
| 24-01-045H-2 Sep 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 24-01-045H-1 Aug 2024 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Electrical System | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 24-EM-001H Jul 2024 | Engine | Certain 20-22MY Sonata (DN8a), 21-23MY Santa Fe (TMa), and 22-23MY Tucson (NX4a) vehicles may experience a warning lamp illumination for a diagnostic trouble code P2181 that is related to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM). | |
| 24-01-045H Jun 2024 | Electrical System | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. | |
| 24-BD-001H Feb 2024 | Visibility | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side... | |
| 24-BE-002H Feb 2024 | Equipment | Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or a message that reads âUneven Road Ahead, Drive carefullyâ on the cluster along with a warning sound. | |
| 23-AT-006H-2 Nov 2023 | Power Train | This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. | |
| 23-BR-004H Nov 2023 | Service Brakes | Certain Tucson (NX4A), Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA), and Santa Fe Hybrid (TMA HEV) vehicles may exhibit a brake judder condition. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the brakes, resurface or replace and perform a brake burnishing procedure. | |
| 23-01-084H Nov 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Certain 2023MY Santa Cruz (NXT) and Santa Fe (TMA) vehicles may have been produced with a damaged oil level sensor during assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to replace the oil level sensor and gasket to complete the service campaign. | |
| 23-EM-005H Oct 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. | |
| 23-01-080H Sep 2023 | Power Train | This TSB applies to certain vehicles with 8-speed transmissions that may have had a machining operation out of specification that could lead to a higher mileage durability issue regarding the transmission oil pump. Follow the steps listed below to inspect the transmission. | |
| 23-AT-008H-1 Sep 2023 | Power Train | If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. | |
| 23-AT-014H Aug 2023 | Electrical System | The Shift-By-Wire (SBW) buttons have been made available as separate service parts for the SBW lever. If replacement of the SBW button is required due to one or more button plating peeling, replace the button(s) with a new one. Do not replace the complete SBW lever. | |
| 23-AT-012H Aug 2023 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmissions (8WDCT) that improves the touch point learning variation. | |
| 23-AT-011H Aug 2023 | Power Train | This bulletin outlines changes to the service procedure regarding the replacement of 8-speed wet dual clutch transmissions (8WDCT) and associated transmission control unit (TCU). These changes only apply to vehicles equipped with Theta 2.5T engines. | |
| 23-AT-003H-1 Aug 2023 | Power Train | If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness. | |
| 23-AT-006H-1 Aug 2023 | Power Train | This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the Service Procedure on Page 3. | |
| 23-AT-009H Jul 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | If you are servicing an 8-speed DCT front-wheel-drive vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. | |
| 23-BE-007H Jul 2023 | Equipment | This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundaiâs Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. | |
| 23-AT-008H Jul 2023 | Power Train | If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. | |
| 23-AT-002H May 2023 | Power Train | This bulletin provides service procedures to prevent possible moisture intrusion of the HP EOP (High Flow Electric Oil Pump) connector when servicing the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). | |
| 23-BD-007H Apr 2023 | Structure | Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. | |
| 23-AT-003H Apr 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness. | |
| 23-BD-002H Jan 2023 | Visibility | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. | |
| 23-BE-001H Jan 2023 | Wheels | This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose and repair tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DTC(s) on some 19MY and newer Santa Fe (TMA), 2021MY and newer Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), 2022MY and newer Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV), and 2019MY and newer Palisade (LX2)... | |
| 22-AT-011H Oct 2022 | Power Train | This bulletin outlines changes to the service manual regarding the replacement of 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (DCT) and associated transmission control module (TCM). |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask the dealer whether the warranty extension on file still applies to this VIN.The manufacturer issued 6 warranty extensions for this vehicle (see the service bulletins section). Extended coverage often runs by years or miles from the original sale, and a repair the seller paid for may have been free.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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