Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-10-EM-006 | 12/01/2010 | 10038212 | Hyundai: a revised procedure for replacing the timing chain tensioners. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SB-10-EM-006 | 12/01/2010 | 10038212 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| TSB-10-FL-010 | 08/01/2010 | 10034649 | Hyundai: dtc p2135/p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation; tps replacement and ecm update. some 2.7l, 3.3l or 3.8l engines in models identified in the applicability list may experience one or more of the conditions listed. *pe | 12/14/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| TSB09-FL-003-2 | 10/01/2009 | 10032793 | Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management). *pe | 05/24/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| SB-09-01-014-1 | 06/01/2009 | 10030877 | Hyundai: wire attachment-engine room junction box. vehicles equipped with the fully automatic temperature control (fatc) a or the manual hvac system with the optional trip computer may display an incorrect outside temperature reading. | 12/16/2009 | |
| TSB-09-01-014 | 05/15/2009 | 10030356 | Hyundai: (service campaign t83). some vehicles equipped with a temperature control display may show an incorrect outside temperature reading. this bulletin describes the procedure to connect two wires in the engine room junction box using | 09/23/2009 | |
| TSB-09-FL-003-1 | 04/01/2009 | 10029229 | Hyundai: mil on dtc p2135 or p0638 or cold engine rpm fluctuation- tps replacement & ecm update. some vehicles may experience either slight engine rpm fluctuation at cold warm up or malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (elec | 06/29/2009 | |
| TSB-09-FL-003 | 02/01/2009 | 10028825 | Hyundai: some vehicles may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 or dtc p0638. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 183 | 03/01/2008 | 10024905 | Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis - vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or 3.8l engines. *nj | 06/06/2008 | |
| 08-FL-003 | 02/01/2008 | 10024303 | Ecm updated - (ep) entourage and (cm) santa fe 3.3l mil on with dtc p0110, p0128 & p0300. *nj | 04/03/2008 | |
| 08-FL-004 | 02/01/2008 | 08-FL-004-1 | 10024302 | Check engine light p2135 dtc diagnosis -- some 2006-2007 vehicles equipped with 2.7l, 3.3l, or 3.8l engines. *nj | 04/03/2008 |
| 0750005 | 04/01/2007 | 10021501 | Insertion of washer between front hub and driveshaft. *kb | 05/10/2007 | |
| 0620002 | 10/01/2006 | 10021137 | 3.3l & 3.8l timing chain tensioner - part update. *kb | 03/13/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 07/03/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the serpentine belt failed, which caused the power steering to malfunction. the vehicle was towed to a repair facility. the contact was told that the belt was not under warranty, but the owners manual stated that the belt should last for 67,000 miles. the current mileage was 37,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable. pmb | |||
| 07/03/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that while driving the serpentine belt failed causing the contact to loose power steering. the contact had the vehicle towed to a repair facility. the contact was told the belt was not under warranty, but the owners manual states the belt should last for 67,000 miles. the current mileage was 37,000.rl | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 48500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start consistently. the electronic stability control warning light was illuminated as well as the four wheel drive warning light. the service engine light was also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the failure was located as a faulty sensor of the throttle body that led to the pedal. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the electronic throttle control system with throttle position sensors one and two. the approximate current mileage was 50,500. the approximate failure mileage was 48,500. kmj | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 485000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start consistently. the electronic stability control off warning light was illuminated, as well as the four wheel drive off warning light. the service engine light was illuminated too. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the failure found was in faulty sensors of the throttle body that lead to the pedal. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the electronic throttle control system, with throttle position sensors one and two. the approximate current mileage was 50,500. the approximate failure mileage was 48,500. yn | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/30/2009 | 30909 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. while the contact was driving approximately between 45- 50 mph, the engine stalled followed by the check engine warning light illumination. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the failure was contributed to the output speed sensor. the failure occurred on five different times. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 30,909. js | |||
| 02/21/2009 | 22236 | 1 | |
| I was driving to work on saturday, february 21st on route 140 west in westminster, md. i was driving about 45 miles per hour when the car suddenly lunged forward and pulled to the right. this happened without warning and no lights came on the dashboard this time -- previously the esc off light would come on. again, this morning, february 24th on my way down a hill to work, the car felt as though it was going to stall. this time the esc light was flickering. i believe there is a defect with the car and will report each incident. i am also sending a letter to hyundai motor vehicles eastern region office. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2008 | 18000 | 4 | 01/08/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. the vehicle has been to the dealer four times and they have been unable to locate the cause of the failure. the dealer has now declared the vehicle unsafe. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 18,000. updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08 *tr | |||
| 07/05/2007 | 20 | 3 | 04/30/2007 |
| I have a hyundai santa fe. i have had three major issues with the car and one small cosmetic issure. the major issues have been with the structure of the car, the wheel axel, the alignment, and the engine block. all of these items have either been loose, broken, or defective. yes, they keep fixing the car, but it's a new car. if i wanted a car that needed to be repaired weekly i would have kept or purchased an used car. i fear for my safety and the safety of my family riding in this car. we have been lucky so far that i have been able to catch these defects before we've gotten into a major accident. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/05/2008 | 14000 | 1 | |
| Driving from my mother's home, where i was visiting, to the grocery store not three miles away my 2007 hyundai santa fe all of sudden lost power and started overheating. i was able to pull it off the road and called roadside service for assistance. this being the fourth of july long weekend, the orlando dealership was not open. the following day i spoke to the service assistant at orlando hyundai. several hours later, i was informed that the radiator was damaged and not a warranty item, the repair was $700. being from out of the area i had no choice but to pay the money and get the car fixed. the cause of the failure, according to the service manager, was some item damaged the radiator and using his words probably road debris passing through the grill. he continued the explanation that there are not barriers that would prevent small items from passing through the grill and damaging the condenser and radiator while traveling on the highways. asking the service manager if this could happen again, he replied yes. the failure of hyundai to foresee, design and provide any type of screen barrier behind the grill allows any type of debris to cause harm to the condenser or radiator at any time. the vehicle was repaired on july 5, 2008 by orlando hyundai in orlando fl. i disputed this claim as subjective to hyundai of america as soon as i returned. they sent me to my local dealer, jenkins hyundai of bradenton. the service manager there told me he couldn't do anything. i was given the runaround. i suggest the following solution, sent in by another compliant, should be listened to. a small amount of hardware cloth attached to the back of the grill would deflect most all debris and protect the condenser and radiator from damage while still allowing ample air flow. today, my car overheated again! i will bring it to the dealer tomorrow without confidence in this product or the warranty which is why i bought the car in the first place. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 2640 | 1 | 03/31/2007 |
| Driving i-75 south in georgia, sunday afternoon, june 10, 2007, the air conditioning system stopped working, traveling to jacksonville, fl. calling from the highway on a cell phone to the dealership, we were instructed to call the hyundai assistance 800 number. upon connection was given the names and phone numbers of two hyundai dealerships in jacksonville, fl. on monday, june 11 am, took the vehicle to key buick, hyunday in jacksonville for service. several hours later, we were informed that the ac condenser was damaged and not a warranty item, the repair was estimated at $750. the cause of the failure, according to the service manager, was some item damaged the condenser and using his words probably road debris passing through the grill. he continued the explanation that there are not barriers that would prevent small items from passing through the grill and damaging the condenser and radiator while traveling on the highways. asking the service manager if this could happen again, he replied yes. the failure of hyundai to foresee, design and provide any type of screen barrier behind the grill allows any type of debris to cause harm to the condenser or radiator at any time. the vehicle was repaired on june 14 by key buick hyundai in jacksonville, fl. i offer a solution that a small amount of hardware cloth attached to the back of the grill would deflect most all debris and protect the condenser and radiator from damage while still allowing ample air flow. hardly a happy traveling period with 3 days of negotiating with two dealerships rick case hyundai in duluth, ga. & key buick hyundai in jacksonville, no vehicle availability and frustrating expenses. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/15/2010 | 46600 | ||
| This same problem has occurred twice. once with 850 miles on the vehicle and again with 46,000 miles. hyundai santa fe 2007. travelling at 70 mph the engine totally shut down and would not restart. auto was towed to dealer each time and restarted upon unload. hyundai cannot find problem nor does diaagnostic computer indicate any problem has occurred. fortunately there were no accidents associated with this problem but 7 hours of time and forced hotel stays were a result. | |||