Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-09-AT-018 | 10/01/2009 | 10032908 | Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated | 06/11/2010 | |
| TSB-09-AT-013 | 07/01/2009 | 10030984 | Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). an improperly adjusted or improperly op | 12/29/2009 | |
| 0140005 | 08/01/2005 | 0140005 | 10016154 | Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes p0715, p0717, p0720, p0721, p0722. *sc | 08/31/2005 |
| 05400061 | 11/01/2009 | TB-05-40-006A | 10016149 | Ata solenoid diagnostic codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. supersedes tsb# 0540006 to include dtc descriptions in september 10. *sc updated 3/5/10. *pe | 08/31/2005 |
| 08042004 | 08/04/2004 | 10011111 | Drivability conditions. *tt | 01/03/2005 | |
| 128 | 11/01/2002 | 10009301 | Hi scan pro success story. reduced engine power condition. hyundai technet times. *tt | 09/21/2004 | |
| 0436006 | 06/01/2004 | 10009152 | Unstable idle (simple diagnosis procedure for intermittently stuck closed egr solenoid valve). *tt | 09/14/2004 | |
| 03010112 | 01/01/2004 | 03010111 | 10005645 | 2.5/2.7l v6 engine titanium o2 sensors (campaign v01) - revised tsb version 2. *tt | 03/09/2004 |
| 03010111 | 12/01/2003 | 0301011 | 10005269 | 2.5/2.7l v6 engine titanium o2 sensors (campaign v01) - revised tsb. *tt | 02/18/2004 |
| 030100101 | 03/01/2003 | 0301001 | 10002256 | Crankshaft position (ckp) sensor inspection/replacement. campaign 049. *tt | 08/18/2003 |
| 0236036 | 12/01/2002 | 10000714 | Engine control module (ecm) reprogramming instructions for p0139. *tt | 03/27/2003 | |
| 02360221 | 12/01/2002 | 10000706 | Vehicles may experience engine rpm fluctuation - cruise control cable adjustment procedure. *tt | 03/27/2003 | |
| 0136015 | 07/01/2001 | 622746 | Subject regarding p0335 and p1372 crankshaft position sensor accompaned by other codes. *yh | 10/22/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0236015 | 05/01/2002 | 635960 | This bulletin describes the repair procedures for engine stalling at idle followed by the inability to restart the engine due to reduced battery power. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 0236015 | 05/01/2002 | 635962 | This bulletin describes the repair procedure for a sharp start-up noise from the air conditioner compressor after engine startup. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 0236022 | 08/01/2002 | 633770 | Subject regarding engine rpm fluctuation - cruise control cable adjustment procedure. *jg | 09/24/2002 | |
| 01200021 | 10/01/2001 | 627050 | Subject regarding engine runs rough, idles rough, dtc p0335. *yd | 02/05/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 0636006 | 12/01/2006 | 10020878 | Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis. *kb | 01/25/2007 | |
| 117 | 10/01/2001 | 631997 | Information on exhaust gas recirculation. *slc | 06/27/2002 | |
| 0136021 | 08/01/2001 | 622389 | Subject regarding exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis. *tt | 10/17/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE02012 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/31/2002 | 08/12/2002 | ENGINE SEIZURE | ||
| Allege engine cylinder liners may crack, possibly causing the engine to seize and the vehicle to stall | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 113000 | ||
| When approaching a stop (<5mph) and braking, the car engages in unintended acceleration. the engine will tach to over 3000 rpm and if you are not hard on the brakes, the car will accelerate. at least one time the car had to be put into neutral and the ignition turned off to keep the car under control. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/17/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Crankshaft sensor failure 2001 santa fe 4 cyl. while driving vehicle stalled. | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 112959 | 1 | |
| While being in park - engine will surge - rpms jump to about 6,000 and accelerates like it wants to go. i will put car in drive and rpms come down but still wants to accelerate. this same thing happens even at stop sign - with foot on brake. car unintentionally accelerates on its on once foot comes off brake. check engine light may or may not be on. very scary situation and almost scared to drive it. this happens every now and then but lately it has been going on for several days. noticed the problem about 3 months ago. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 143084 | 1 | |
| My 01 hyundai santa fe downshifts while on the highway with a loud pop and decelerates the vehicle substantially causing a traffic/safety hazard. this is corrected momentarily when i stop and restart the engine as if it resets something, then of course when i get back on the highway it does it all over again. other 01 santa fe owners suffer the same dangerous circumstances. why not recall the vehicle to correct this issue? this is an accident waiting to happen. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2007 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Crankshaft sensor failed on my 2001 4 cylinder hyundai santa fe. the car suddenly stalled and would not restart. i was driving on busy street in the winter evening and, at the time, was on crutches and unable to navigate on foot. i waited in 20 degree weather for about 45 minutes until a police person rescued me. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2004 | 48000 | 3 | 11/15/2002 |
| Vehicle stalled at any speed while driving. intermittently vehicle would restart. vehicle was towed to the dealer on two separate occasions, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10 | 02/06/2001 | ||
| Consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation, loses power, it also turns off while running,and on 2 occassions the vehicle overheated, the vehicle was taken to the service center and they replaced the spark plugs, oxygen sensors, and they suggested to change the gasoline which currently he is using. the vehicle still had the same problem. *yd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/31/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 30mph (2001 santa fe), i felt a big jerk which i never felt it before with this car. after that i made a right turn and my car suddenly stopped and check engine light comes on. when i re-started the car, it started fine. *tr | |||
| 06/17/2006 | 54353 | 3 | 01/01/2001 |
| Suspension /check engine light /lower ball joint: dealer replace @54,353 miles, lower arm in 2004 and 8/2006 replacement is needed i have taken my 2001 santa fe to dealer 8 plus times for check engine light and was told found tether on gas cap not letting cap close tight enough /moved tether and ran evap test and check out ok . i was told cap loose 8 plus times this problem is on going. return to dealer for jerk transmission issues i have to push the accelerator pedal to the floor and it takes off slow and once gets power the car jerks starts as if the gears or not switching over. dealer said do the pressure in gas cap and gas cap not closed tight enough eval test was done. back at dealer after road trip my car was running after begin parked with a/c running and i turn car off and car would not start thought may battery check and no water was in battery i put water in battery and let car sit for about hour and car restarted back at dealer explain this issue my battery was replace i was told factory battery wasn't strong enough was for santa fe this is 3rd battery with in five years. *nm | |||
| 05/28/2006 | 58000 | 2 | 05/14/2004 |
| On may 7th my car was towed into the maxon dealership with complaints of clunking noise under the hood and lost of power. the service on my vehicle was completed on may 9th. i was told that i needed to replace my driver belts and a computerized problem was the cause of power. on may 28th (memorial day weekend) while coming home from virginia i suddenly lost steering power on interstate 95 in maryland. i had my three children in the car along with my cousin and her daughter. we were all very scared! my car was then towed to the hyundai dealership in laurel, md. i received a call from the service advisor who advised me that when my driver belts were replaced they were too tight which in turn cracked my pulley and damage my power steering pump. he advised me that the both will have to be repaired and that a tensioner will be added. i contacted maxon hyundai, who simply stated the repairs will be done under my warranty end of story. we and my family could have lost our lives in an instant because of the technicians error and for maxon to not recognize that error is a major problem. i was not offered to be reimbursed for the original repairs made, nor did they offer to reimbursed for the cost of the rental, nor did they offer to bring my car from maryland to new jersey, they offered me nothing. my car has been to them on numerous occasions and always seem to go back within two months for the same problem. do the owners of maxon realize how precious a life is? my life and the lives of my children were spared this time, but what happens to their next customer where they decide to cut corners? *nm | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 82223 | 1 | 07/27/2004 |
| 2001 santa fe 4 cylinder repeatedly stalled, wouldn't start. dealership where purchased had car for 2 full days, couldn't find the problem. private mechanic replaced crankcase sensor, problem solved. faulty crankcase sensor subject of recall for 6 cylinder engine on same model. *nm | |||
| 12/08/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 09/06/2001 |
| 2001 santa fe 4 cylinder car stalled,wouldn't start, had to replace crankcase position sensor, old part not available, exact same problem subject of recall campaign for 6 cylinder engine of same model car, hyundai refuses to assist. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 60510 | 2 | 12/04/2000 |
| On june 12th the vehicle started to rattle and proceeded to shake. the vehicle would not accelerate but instead decelerated on 695 towards towson. the vehicle was drifting at 25 mph. i then proceeded to the nearest exit which was bel air road. i proceeded onto this exit when my vehicle shut off losing all power. at this time my dashboard lights were on. i had no power but my vehicle was still in gear and i safely stopped my vehicle in a shopping plaza. engine failure new engine placed into my vehicle july 5th the vehicle was taken back to thompson hyundai by my father. the mileage out was 25,593. thompson hyundai forgot to screw down the engine properly resulting in loud noises from the engine. i placed another call to thompson asking for documentation of the service rendered. i then noticed another screw which was not secure on the engine. in addition, i would be bringing the vehicle back to get the documentation and to get the steering checked. thompson never wrote up a service slip for the screws. july 8th the vehicle broke down. the vehicle was towed into thompson again. i placed a call to thompson and spoke with gary welch. gary states there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. we cant find anything wrong with you vehicle. hyundai representative paid my vehicle payment for the month my car was in service. april 1, 2004 the vehicle was towed in after stopping on 695 toward essex 2 miles before the 95 north exit to new york in the left hand lane. the vehicle jerked and proceeded to slow at a rapid speed. warranty claim submitted. *ak | |||
| 06/12/2002 | 25545 | 1 | 12/04/2000 |
| On june 12th the vehicle started to rattle and proceeded to shake. the vehicle would not accelerate but instead decelerated on 695 towards towson. the vehicle was drifting at 25 mph. i then proceeded to the nearest exit which was bel air road. i proceeded onto this exit when my vehicle shut off losing all power. at this time my dashboard lights were on. i had no power but my vehicle was still in gear and i safely stopped my vehicle in a shopping plaza. engine failure new engine placed into my vehicle. *ak july 5th the vehicle was taken back to thompson hyundai by my father. the mileage out was 25,593. thompson hyundai forgot to screw down the engine properly resulting in loud noises from the engine. i placed another call to thompson asking for documentation of the service rendered. i then noticed another screw which was not secure on the engine. in addition, i would be bringing the vehicle back to get the documentation and to get the steering checked. thompson never wrote up a service slip for the screws. july 8th the vehicle broke down. the vehicle was towed into thompson again. i placed a call to thompson and spoke with gary welch. gary states there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. we cant find anything wrong with you vehicle. hyundai representative paid my vehicle payment for the month my car was in service.*ak | |||
| 05/26/2003 | 03/13/2001 | ||
| Good morning, i am writing to you to let you know about my dissatisfaction with hyundai motors. i have contacted hyundai many times seeking satisfactory resolution to my complaint on my 2001 santa fe. the santa fe was sold to me advertising 181 horsepower. this however, is not true, and i am still waiting to hear from them. i have offered hyundai many solutions that i consider satisfactory to myself, and at the same time maintaining my relationship with them. i am very unhappy with the way hyundai is handling the valid complaints from people who, in good faith, purchased a vehicle that is not what it was advertised to be. i am very upset with the manner in which this matter is being ignored. hyundai did however, set their own deadline of sept 2003 for closure to all affected by this false advertisement. this leads me to wonder if they are purposely dragging their feet to force owners of these affected vehicles in to resolution that might not otherwise be acceptable. the vehicle is not what i paid for and the lack of concern from hyundai is very unsettling to me. we are talking about almost 10 percent less hp than advertised. the affect it could have on the safety and overall performance of the vehicle is scary. the vehicle has a certain towing capacity and torque. this also has to be affected by this. your assistance is greatly appreciated. thank you for your time and attention. have a great day. sincerely, steve cooper 26may03 *tt | |||
| 08/29/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Car stalled after starting and would not restart. engine check by dealership revealed waterlogged air filter and non-oil liquid in the oil resevoir. dealership concludes engine flooded with water (it wasn't); other (non-dealership) expert mechanics suspect cracked cylinder liner.*ak | |||
| 02/23/2001 | |||
| While traveling on interstate vehicle lost power without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 10/19/2001 | 10 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle hestitates on acceleration,and cuts off. harness, throttle body, throttle body sensor, compressor, egr gasket, plugs, valves, etc., all replaced. problem still exists. manufacturer and dealership can't fix problem. they have had no other complaints of this problem, per steve hickman (man. rep) and dealership. after replacing harness, steve hickman assured me that the vehicle would be fixed, the vehicle still cuts off and the rpm bounces up and down while the truck is bucking and then it will cut off!! serious safety hazard!! *ak (dot number: hma010900 tiresize: p225/70-16) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/03/2001 | 2 | 04/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle has stalled twice while driving up to speeds of 60 mph. there is no power, no gas, nothing. the second time it stalled i was in the caldecott tunnel, highway 24, berkeley ca. driving at a speed of 60 mph. there is no place to pull over for safety. thankfully the tunnel is on a downhill slope, and i was able to coast out of the tunnel and pull over to the side of the road. the tunnel is an extremely dangerous place for engine failure. the first time i experienced engine failure was on a two lane road outside of antioch, ca. at night driving by myself. it is an terrifying feeling to be driving at speeds of 55-60 mph and have the vehicle shut off completely. there is no warning. i have taken this vehicle in several times for service, whining timing chain, several times, and each time the vehicle was not repaired. now with the engine stall problems i am very afraid that i or others driving with me as well as other vehicles on the road may injured or worse killed due to this major defect in this car. i babysit my grandchildren on a regular basis and fear for their safety as well. i tried contacting hyundai at their 1800 number and there was no extension available to speak to someone in order to file a claim. also after waiting 20 minutes to get through it sent me to voice mail. the car is now at hyundai in concord, california waiting for service. i was without a car for one week the first time it was supposedly repaired after the first stall. besides being fearful of my safety and the safety of others i will now have to go without a vehicle again for a length of time. dt | |||
| 1 | 12/01/2001 | ||
| The vehicle cut off while the consumer was driving. the dealer said there was nothing wrong. *yh | |||
| 15 | 02/06/2001 | ||
| Engine hesitates. dealer changed spark plugs twice, oxygen sensor and transmission computer. after replacement vehicle began to overheat and stalled out losing power. vehicle has been at dealership 15 times and they are still not able to find the problem. *tt | |||
| 07/24/2002 | 10 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Car stalls and or fails to accelerate unexpectedly. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 6 | ||
| When coming to a stop light vehicle would stall intermittently, upon restart it would not exceed 10-15 mph for about 1 mile. then, it would not shift until 40 mph was reached. vehicle was taken to dealer 6 times, catalytic converter was replaced twice, did not remedy the problem. part of crankshaft was replaced, vehicle has not stalled since. please provide name of part.*ak | |||
| 10 | 02/06/2001 | ||
| Consumer stated that the vehicle had engine hesitation, loses power, it also turns off while running,and on 2 occassions the vehicle overheated, the vehicle was taken to the service center and they replaced the spark plugs, oxygen sensors, and they suggested to change the gasoline which currently he is using. the vehicle still had the same problem. *yd | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| At approximatlely 50-60 mph the car has a engine miss. car loses power that can last for a second or more. problem is a intermittent one. i have had it to the dealer at least 5 times. they have replaced the computer and the mass air sensor but the problem still happens. it seems to happen more when the truck is under load ie: going up a hill, passing. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2001 | 5 | 03/01/2001 | |
| 4 cyl. gl automatic , when driving car bucks-stutters,downshifts hesitates for a few seconds in doing this it can cause a bad accident. *ak | |||
| 04/28/2001 | |||
| Vehicle will hesitate when it reaching speed of 40 mph, before speed can return to normal. dealer notified, and unable to locate problem. provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 2 | 01/18/2001 | |
| There is a hesitation when accelerating, feels as though vehicle needs a tune up. dealer cannot determine cause.*ak *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 81000 | 1 | 01/03/2001 |
| Timing belt replaced in sept. 2003 under warranty. i paid for 3 days rental vehicle during this service. timing belt discovered to be defective in february 2004, and was replaced again under warranty, but hyundai refuses to pay for the 2 days rental car, claiming this is a warranty item and (no matter how many times they replace a defective part), they will not coverr a rental.*ak | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 63000 | 1 | 10/18/2001 |
| Timing belt failure, causing engine to seize and damaged engine.*ak | |||
| 05/26/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at low speed and without warning vehicle will shut off due to defective timing belt. this caused consumer to pull over. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 12000 | 8 | 11/01/2001 | |
| While driving vehicle suddenly lost power and idled. dealership serviced vehicle 5 times and replaced ignition coil, mass air flow sensor, and 2 other components. but the failure still recurred. also, vehicle was serviced 3 times for brake failure. brake pads and rotors were replaced twice. but grinding continued. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| At approximatlely 50-60 mph the car has a engine miss. car loses power that can last for a second or more. problem is a intermittent one. i have had it to the dealer at least 5 times. they have replaced the computer and the mass air sensor but the problem still happens. it seems to happen more when the truck is under load ie: going up a hill, passing. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 07/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 6 | ||
| When coming to a stop light vehicle would stall intermittently, upon restart it would not exceed 10-15 mph for about 1 mile. then, it would not shift until 40 mph was reached. vehicle was taken to dealer 6 times, catalytic converter was replaced twice, did not remedy the problem. part of crankshaft was replaced, vehicle has not stalled since. please provide name of part.*ak | |||
| While driving would notice fumes entering vehicle. took vehicle to dealership, mechanic indicated that a short in ignition system was causing problem. also, had entire catalytic converter system replaced.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 10/19/2001 | 10 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle hestitates on acceleration,and cuts off. harness, throttle body, throttle body sensor, compressor, egr gasket, plugs, valves, etc., all replaced. problem still exists. manufacturer and dealership can't fix problem. they have had no other complaints of this problem, per steve hickman (man. rep) and dealership. after replacing harness, steve hickman assured me that the vehicle would be fixed, the vehicle still cuts off and the rpm bounces up and down while the truck is bucking and then it will cut off!! serious safety hazard!! *ak (dot number: hma010900 tiresize: p225/70-16) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 42000 | 1 | 08/08/2001 |
| Exhaust manifold cracked about 6 inches right down the middle. discovered when car had about 42,000 miles. original owner. i believe this could potentially be a fire hazard. | |||