Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2019 | ENGINE | WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND MY 2.4L ENGINE JUST STOPPED AND IT WAS TOWED HOME THE TIMING BELT IS CHEW... |
| Jul 19, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, A LOUD SPUTTERING NOISE EMITTED ... |
| Apr 26, 2013 | ENGINE | MY CAR JUST STOPPED WHILE DRIVING THE LIGHTS STILL WORKED AS DID THE RADIO IT THEN RESTARTED AFTER A... |
| Sep 15, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45... |
| Aug 10, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OVER THE LAST 4-6 MONTHS NOTICED DRIVER AND PASSENGERS GETTING VERY TIRED AND DEVELOPING HEADACHES W... |
| Feb 11, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED HYUNDAI SANTE FE (2002). I'M STILL ON MY FIRST TANK OF GAS AND TWICE NOW I ... |
| Jun 23, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2002 HYUNDAI 2002 SANTE FE HAS A 2-PART CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HYUNDAI HAS A WARRANTY--REQUIRED B... |
| Jun 7, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, ... |
| Nov 19, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE AND THE PASSENGERS, INCLUDING A ... |
| Sep 28, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | STARTED MY CAR, IT DIDNT FEEL RIGHT, PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED TO DRIVE WHEN THE CAR STA... |
| Jun 30, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. IT WAS SUDDEN, AND CAUSED COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF THE... |
| May 31, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP... |
| Feb 11, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE ABNORMALLY ... |
| Mar 10, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | PURCHASED A NEW 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 11/2001 WITH 11 MILES ON IT. IN 3/2007, THE RADIATOR NEEDED ... |
| Dec 25, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* - WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH THE ENGINE ON A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. CONTACT... |
| Feb 9, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | WE HAD PURCHASE A 2002 HYUNDAI SANTE FE ON 07/05/05 MOTOR WAY AUTO GROUP. THE CAR STARTED TO RIDE RO... |
| Sep 12, 2005 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DT: 2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE - VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED AND UNDER ANY CONDITION. AS A ... |