2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 63 complaints on the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 24% of all 258 complaints filed for the year. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this component, and median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 63
- 24% of 258
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine surging or revving with the accelerator unresponsive, sometimes with cruise control unable to disengage.
- Some describe the engine stalling or losing power while driving, in a few cases followed by smoke or flames from the wheel wells or air vents.
- Several drivers report a jerk or kick sensation when the vehicle first starts moving or shifts into drive.
- A pause or hesitation after pressing the gas pedal was reported, followed by a sudden burst of acceleration once the vehicle responds.
- Intermittent low-speed lurching or hesitation during warm-up was reported by multiple owners, sometimes recurring over months.
When 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 25, 2010, latest Aug 1, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- NHTSA lists 63 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Santa Fe, which is 24% of the 258 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe engine?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2010 model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 51,000 miles.
- What kinds of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe sudden surging or revving, stalling with occasional smoke or fire, low-speed lurching, and hesitation followed by sudden acceleration.