2007 Hyundai Santa FE power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Check Engine Light was lighting up on and off sporadically and fuel gage was showing E with light on and now both are not working properly. The check engine light stays on and fuel gage always shows empty even when it is full.”
filed Jan 31, 2023
“Park N Fly Mississauga Canada. Vehicle in parked position. Vehicle reversed from position and driven for 50-75 feet. Driver made a left turn and within two seconds the vehicle started accelerating on its own. Driver’s head and hands bounced off the steering for a brief moment and then returned…”
filed Aug 15, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
24-01-026H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2024
Power Train problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 16 | 13% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 38 | 28% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 41 | 20% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 54 | 28% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 50 | 31% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 23 | 12% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 10 | 9% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 154 | 16% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 22 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.