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5XYZU3LBXGG••••••2016 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
67on the model
37builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 4Visibility/wiper 1Electrical System 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireSep 2020
Vehicle caught fire spontaneously at a parking lot. Car was just serviced and inspected a month prior at the hyundai dealer where I purchased it and had no problems reported. Car was parked at the time of the incident. From the initial report from the fire department the cause…
SteeringSep 2023
The vehicle had 67000 Aprox miles. The rack and pinion and the intermediate steering colum needed to be replaced. This was done before any accident
EngineJun 2023
The car was being driven by our daughter south on Interstate 75 in Florida when the engine seized. It just froze. All power was lost while in the middle lane. Our daughter had to glide into the shoulder using only the momentum of the vehicle and carefully avoid traffic. The car…
Visibility/wiperNov 2016
A. Wiper heaters, as listed on the window invoice are non-existant. I had several freeze-ups last winter causing me to stop the car and clear the blades manually, even though the front defrost button was depressed. Dealer said it was operating as it should. (?? - I disagree) b.…
EngineSep 2022
I was at a stop light and turned right onto the road. As I was turning, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. And then the car stopped running. I was able to pull into a parking lot NOTE: THIS IS THE 2nd ENGINE THAT HAS FAILED ON MY CAR. Additionally, I’ve just learned…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYZU3LBXGG313586 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.