Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 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 | |
| 06400081 | 10/01/2006 | 10021136 | Automatic transaxle shift lever will not shift out of park. *kb | 03/13/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| TSB-09-SS-006 | 09/01/2009 | 10031906 | Hyundai: rear hub bearing replacement 4wd. the procedure to replace the rear hub bearings on certain santa fe vehicles. the procedure includes installation instructions for dust covers included in the replacement hub bearing kit. | 01/13/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE09003 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 01/14/2009 | 04/24/2009 | STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE | 09V122000 | |
| By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. the agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. the agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights to stay lit even when a driver takes the foot off the brake pedal. failure of the stop lamps to illuminate properly creates the hazard of rear end collisions when drivers following the subject vehicle do not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. hyundai reported one crash incident (a frontal impact), without injury, that was alleged to have been caused by this defect.the agency reviewed the incident and cannot conclude that it is related to this defect. there are other potential problems related to failure of the stop lamp switch: failure of the cruise control to disengage, interference with proper functioning of antilock brakes and electronic stability control, and inability to move the gear shift lever out of park position.based on the above safety recall, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 41000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that after accelerating from a stop, the vehicle would accelerate to high speeds. the vehicle was later towed to a dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission failed and needed replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 41,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 11/15/2012 | 41000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that after accelerating from a stop the vehicle would accelerate to higher speeds. the contact had to slowly drive to the side of the road. the vehicle was later towed to a dealer. after diagnosis they advised her that her transmission failed and needed a replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 41,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 05/10/2012 | 109314 | 1 | |
| Brake light switch malfunction caused vehicle transmission shifter to be stuck in drive or reverse. vehicle transmission shifter could not be shifted into park. malfunction also caused electronic stability control to shut off and cruise control did not deactivate when the brake pedal was depressed. brake light switch was replaced in 2010 due to malfunction with this new brake light switch, which also malfunctioned. hyundai claimed vehicle was not part of recall id# 78947 for service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light. however, again, brake light switch was replaced in 2010 with another malfunctioning brake light switch. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that he attempted to park in his driveway, but the vehicle would not shift into park. the contact also noticed that the brake light was not illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall.associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,800. | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that he attempted to park in his driveway, but the vehicle would not shift into park. the contact also noticed that the brake light was not illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vin was not included in the recall.associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light). the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,800. sm. | |||
| 06/29/2012 | 43000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. the contact state while parking in to his drive way the vehicle would not shaft to park and he notice his brake light was not illuminating. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that his vin was not included on the recall.(nhtsa campaign id number: 09v122000, component: service brakes). the failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 44,800.jp | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 43400 | 1 | |
| While coming to a stop the car started to accelerate on it's own. i put more pressure on the brake, but would not hold, i put the car into neutral and turned off the key. when i restarted it was ok but my air bag light was on. when i got home i parked and pressed the key remote to lock, the doors locked but the lights did not flash. i then restarted the car, shut it of and relocked. this time the lights flashed but after about 30 sec. the car alarm would sound. i again restarted and shut it off, relocked and again the alarm. i then disconnected the battery and reconnected. everything seems to be working properly now and the air bag light also went out. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fea. while parked the contacts child moved the gear shifter from park to drive. the vehicle crashed into a wall of the contacts home. the contact expressed concern because she believed the vehicles gear shifter should not have moved without the brake pedal being depressed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 13000 | 1 | |
| Major problems with our 2007 hyundai santa fe including gas tank door latch needing to be replaced, car shaking uncontrollably, which the dealer diagnosed as a coil issue. the last problem led to the car being towed to the dealer. they are replacing the transmission due a failure of the car to accelerate and then lurch into gear, creating a very dangerous situation. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2007 | 700 | 20 | 10/20/2007 |
| Uncommanded transmission downshift at various speeds. downshifts occurs at unpredictable intervals and speeds, occasionally leaving a check engine light illuminated. the downshift events are instantaneous but, while startling, the vehicle is controllable. however, at highway speeds, speed loss can be as high as 20 mph, which has the potential for severe rear-end collisions, as well as, possible control issues. these event have occurred numerous times. dealer has been unable to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 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 | |||