Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has 34 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine valve cover gaskets leaking oil, causing oil drip on pavement. Could cause fire and alternato... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | In 2015 Hyundai issued service campaign 936 for 2007-2009 Santa Fe valve cover & alternator due to t... |
| Oct 13, 2022 | ENGINE | Did oil change. Valve cover was leaking. Put in manufacturer recommended oil. Engine chatter after o... |
| May 16, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, ... |
| Dec 27, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact’s mother-in-law owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated after charging the batt... |
| Dec 3, 2021 | ENGINE | Oilfilter cap leaks all over transmission and won't stay sealed all cleaned and put new stuff still ... |
| Dec 31, 2020 | ENGINE | VALVE COVER RECALL WAS REPAIRED BUT THE SAME ISSUE SHOWING UP AGAIN. THE FORUMS HAVE THE SAME COMPLA... |
| Dec 30, 2019 | ENGINE | AFTER EXTENSIVE TRIPS TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP (PEPBOYS) MY SANTA FE IS NOW NEEDING TO GET THE ENGINE... |
| Feb 14, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TAPPING ... |
| Oct 25, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE E... |
| Oct 19, 2016 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FAULTY GAS GAUGE. AFTER FILLING UP TO A FULL GAS TANK, GAS GAUGE WILL GO UP AND DOWN AND EVENTUALLY ... |
| Oct 10, 2016 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING, "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. "LOW FUEL" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FUEL GAUGE IN... |
| Jul 20, 2015 | ENGINE | WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR BEFORE IT WAS RECALLED. |
| May 8, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | LEAVING MY HOME TO TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST COM... |
| Feb 26, 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INDICATING AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME... |
| Jan 28, 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED TWO DAYS EARLIER AND CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY ... |
| Dec 16, 2014 | ENGINE | I RECENTLY LEARNED THAT HYUNDAI HAD ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V415000) FOR 200... |
| Sep 30, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CONSTANT OIL LEAK ... |
| Sep 17, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | SAME OIL LEAK AS PROPOSED RECALL FOR OUR 2010 VERA CRUZ WITH THE SAME ENGINE (V6). *TR |
| Aug 1, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL LEAK FROM FRONT CYLINDER VALVE COVER. *SM... |