2013 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“This car was included in the recall of over 1.5 million hyujdai and kia vehicles due to a factory defect that can lead to premature engine failure. This car broke down on april 28th, 2019. I am having it towed to the Hyundai dealership for diagnosis. The what to look for section on Hyundai's websites lists a number of symptoms of this recall issue and what I experienced when my car left me stranded along the highway is exactly what is described on the Hyundai website. …”

“I purchased my vehicle brand new and have had problems randomly with the vehicle stalling or turning off while at a light or going slow. I have to restart vehicle and when I do it's like it can not accelerate and it vibrates or is bumpy. I feel at danger never knowing when this can happen luckily I have not been smashed into yet thank god considering I have small children. I have brought this concern and have had my vehicle looked at by the Hyundai dealer and they say nothing is wrong. …”

“There are two separate incidents where I experienced complete engine failure in my sante fe sport 2.0t. Invoice number ' 359131 first occurred at 47,031 miles. On february 16, 2017 I was driving my vehicle with my son on the freeway when the check engine light appeared and my vehicle began jerking and making a loud clicking tapping sound slowing me down almost immediately. I lost power in my steering, vehicle was hard to maneuver. Hyundai attempted to repair the problem returned my vehicle and charged me partially for repair. …”

“On dec 18th driving on a county road outside of gunnison, co my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport was in motion and a clicking noise began in engine. After ~1 hr and after checking fluid levels a loud pop in the engine caused it to cease functioning while in motion (~45-55 MPH) leaving my stranded in dangerously cold temperatures that night. I was forced to have the vehicle towed to dealership where, with no loaner cars and a 6 week wait on a new engine, was forced to purchase another vehicle from Hyundai with no explanation of what happened to the engine. …”

“2 weeks ago my wife was driving home passing thru a neighboring subdivision at around 25-30 MPH. As she was turning she heard a loud pop from the rear of the vehicle. She first thought is was a tire blown. After inspecting she noticed fluid coming out rear of vehicle. She promptly drove the vehicle to a friends house just up the road whom is a mechanic. After inspection he sent me pictures of the the rear differential housing and it was completely cracked in half. Car was taken for repair where we found out that the 10/100k my power train warranty is only valid for the first owner. …”