2005 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Hyundai Santa FE — 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

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median reported incident mileage

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crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I had purchased this auto in may 2017. From a used car dealership. They had gotten the auto from a auto auction. When I purchased the auto - I purchased as is- no warranty- I test drove auto- had inspected- no major problems at that time. Had auto for a week- broke down- problems::::: very slow…”
filed Mar 13, 2018
“I was driving coming up to a turn, took the left turn, and accelerated like a normally do, the car's rpms went up to about 5 thousand rpms. I heard a pop like noise and the rpms just started dropping and there was no restriction on the gas pedal (felt like I was pushing air). The vehicle then just…”
filed Jul 26, 2017
“Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying”
filed Apr 18, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022