Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0501012 | 11/01/2005 | 10018696 | Digital compass does not calibrate correction procedure ( campaign t17). *ts | 01/10/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 11137 | 1 | |
| After engine is warm, about 20 minutes later, there is a gurgling in the fuel tank when the key is turned on (before and after the engine is started). i think it is fuel being returned from the engine. i have had it in two different hyundai service shops, with the fuel pump replaced twice, and a fuel pressure regulator replaced. having given up, both shops contacted the district hyundai office and a field service adviser told the local shops to show the event as normal. it is not normal and i think the hyundai district office is hiding the problem. could be a fuel system problem and could be a safety hazard if fuel starts leaking. both local service departments now show the problem as normal and nothing more will be done on this problem. i believe a recall for this problem is appropriate. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2010 | 11137 | ||
| After engine is warm, about 20 minutes later, there is a gurgling in the fuel tank when the key is turned on (before and after the engine is started). i think it is fuel being returned from the engine. i have had it in two different hyundai service shops, with the fuel pump replaced twice, and a fuel pressure regulator replaced. having given up, both shops contacted the district hyundai office and a field service adviser told the local shops to show the event as normal. it is not normal and i think the hyundai district office is hiding the problem. could be a fuel system problem and could be a safety hazard if fuel starts leaking. both local service departments now show the problem as normal and nothing more will be done on this problem. i believe a recall for this problem is appropriate. | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the compressor for the air conditioning unit which failed without warning. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated that the clutch in the compressor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 64,000. kmj | |||
| 07/07/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated the compressor for the air conditioning failed on the vehicle. the contact stated there was no warning prior to the failure. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated the clutch in the compressor failed. the failure mileage and current mileages were 64,000.rl | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 52312 | ||
| I was traveling on i-295 and approximately half mile from the exit i needed, my battery light, brake light came on. when i neared the off ramp and slowed down to 60 mph, i started to turn the steering wheel and it was unresponsive and i had lost power steering. i was able to slow down adequately, and with both hands continually fighting with the steering, i managed to get the vehicle to an area safely where i could contact my mechanic and have it towed to their premises. upon his inspection the following day, he called me to let me know that the front engine mounting bolts had broken off in front of the block, and the holes are damaged. i did contact hyundai, and they seemed very unconcerned by the incident. i wouldn't have thought that bolts breaking at only 52,000 miles without reason would be an issue that they would like to pursue. even though i had purchased the car used, at the time of the purchase there was nothing in the carfax report to indicate that there were any problems, and of course, the car warranty under hyundai expired in april. i am not sure if this is a one off incident, or a possible pattern. thank you for looking into this matter. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 62000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that whenever there is a heavy rain or the vehicle is taken through a car wash, the vehicle would stall. the dealer advised the problem could be caused by the electrical system getting too wet from exposure to excessive water and replaced the electrical system sensor. two weeks following repairs, the failure recurred while driving at speeds of 55 mph. the vehicle stalled and there was no power steering. the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle without steering capabilities and the vehicle proceeded to crash into the wall of an overpass. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting an assessment of the damages. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 83,000. | |||
| 11/22/2007 | 10000 | 1 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. when driving over a small puddle of water,the brakes would lock. usually when the failure occurs,the brake light and battery lights would illuminate for about 35 seconds and then the steering wheel would lock. after a short time, the brakes and steering column would unlock. the vehicle was taken to the dealership on many different occasions. the technician finally concluded that water was entering into one of the pulleys. however he stated that he could not remedy the failure. she called the manufacturer and a representative was sent out to inspect the vehicle. no assistance has been provided. the current mileage was 41,763. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000. updated 01/1410 *bf updated 01/20/10.*jb | |||
| 11/09/2006 | 15000 | 1 | 03/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving any speeds at night, the headlights failed to illuminate. this occurred without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined an electrical sensor failed and needed replaced. after the repair, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was not alerted. | |||