2009 Hyundai Santa FE Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 359 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Hyundai Santa FE, 2% of the 359 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2009 Hyundai sante fe just purchased with 50 miles on in 07/29/09, blew up on me while I was driving and totally burned the front and engine. I have an evaluation from 21st century appraisers required by geico whom diagnosed a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284035, filed 2009-09, 1,200 miles“1st. Time; driving on I-75 engine shut down leaving completely no power, (brakes, A/C, steering or signals) 2nd. Time: 4/07/2012 engine shut down with same results 28000 miles. 3rd. Time; 03/03/2013 engine shut down again on I-75 causing car to have to pull over into median / started up after 15 minutes & was taking to Hyundai dealer who still couldn't find the problem 37500 miles. 4th. & last incident; 08/25/2014; engine shut down leaving no powerin steering, A/C, brakes, windows or signals. Was able to get into target parking lot before turning off engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628327, filed 2014-08, 20,500 miles“Check engine light came on and it would not go over 20 miles per hour. And had to towed to dealer and it come to be the same problem toyota is having with the gas pedals.”
NHTSA complaint #10315756, filed 2010-03, 490 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10736133, filed 2015-07, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was turned on there was a loud humming sound and a vibration in the engine compartment. The dealer was contacted and stated that everything was fine and that they also heard the sound. The dealer also stated that was typical for that size engine. There vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,800 and the current mileage was 14,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10342762, filed 2010-07, 1,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253276Apr 9, 2024Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10247610Dec 19, 2023Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10247609Dec 19, 2023Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10245012Nov 3, 2023Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10245011Nov 3, 2023Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10243322Sep 13, 2023Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10243321Sep 13, 2023Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâs valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator…
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow 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…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 23 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 22 | 7% |
| 2003 | 21 | 7% |
| 2002 | 14 | 8% |
| 2001 | 33 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2009 Hyundai Santa FE
127 complaintsEngine
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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