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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

Powertrain
47
Other
37
Electrical
23
Engine
13
Visibility
12
Brakes
4
Seat Belts
3
Speed Control
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 2, 2026ENGINECar misfiring symptoms like rough or shaky idle, hesitation and loss of power during acceleration, s...
Oct 15, 2025ENGINEWhile traveling Interstate 75in Florida en route to Venice Hyundai for routine oil change at 65 mph,...
Jul 3, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Feb 9, 2024ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal,...
Sep 13, 2023ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDuring low speeds the car stalls out which could cause a safety issue for my family
Aug 22, 2023ENGINEI have been having problems with the vehicle. Apparently it has problems with the start-stop system ...
Feb 17, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost ...
Oct 6, 2022ENGINERecall 236 -transmission problem. Manufacturer has not resolved this issue to date putting lives in ...
Jul 18, 2022ENGINEWhen ISG (Idle Stop and Go) is ON, vehicle will completely turn off when pressing brake to stop. Veh...
Jun 6, 2022ENGINEThis car since 6/7/22 has been plagued with issues where is starts cutting out and stalling followed...
Mar 31, 2022ENGINEProblem first started on 3/31/22, car starting showing engine light as well as forward safety system...
Jan 1, 2022ENGINEMy Santa Fe has less than 14k miles. In many instances, the car has stalled when turning on. The eng...
May 19, 2021ENGINEIt's only been less than a month, since I bought this car and I've driven ~500 miles. Now when I was...

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