Hyundai Santa Fe DM (2012-2018) Questions & Answers

I just replaced my Santa Fe DM With the new Santa Fe TM model and one of the things I noticed was when looking at the information was that the windscreen was acoustic. Not sure about the DM model but This may explain if you’ve had a windscreen fitted that is not acoustic why you are getting wind noise. Hope that helps you. Cheers

Thank you Roddy

have u checked and changed the cabin filter behind the glove box

Thanks for answering my question Stephen. The car is being serviced next month (85K) so I will ask the dealership to check this.

We have recently had the same problem on a long trip. Changed the filter as suggested but didn't work. Took it to a mechanic who detected that the gas was low and after regassing problem solved. Has something to do with the low gas level causing the aircon to freeze which decreases the airflow. Hop that helps.

Keep bugging the dealer to fix it or get fair trading involved

Hi Dan,
Did you ever get an answer for this or a resolution ? I have the same issue - the clunk only happens intermittently - but the mileage is the same as yours.
Thanks

I have not heard from any one, it has been in for service since and mentioned it to the technician and believed it was a sensor in the drive train which they have sorted. Haven't had any issues to date.

Hi Dan,
thanks for the quick reply. That is very interesting information - as what I didn't mention was that my rear diff "blew up" at about 108k - big crack down the middle and oil all over the ground (was going about 15km at the time...). Anyway car was 2 months outside the warranty - but in the interest of customer goodwill the repair bill of approximately $6K was shared between myself and Hyundai (and much appreciated by myself). However the "clunk" only appeared after that diff replacement - and your reply makes me think that *maybe* said sensor was somehow displaced at the time. Would you be prepared to share the name/location of the garage which serviced the car ? In private if necessary ?
Many thanks.

Robert

Unfortunately, it will need to be done through a dealer. There isn't any public releases for software updates

You can try this http://hyundai.navigation.com/cms/page.softwareupdate/en_GB/HyundaiEMEA/EUR

Same problem! Audio unit has failed, need a new one...good luck.

We have the same problem, dealer installed a patch. Radio needs to be replaced.

Same problem. Mine has been replaced twice and reset once by dealer in last 3 years. Annoying.

Hi Ken.i have a Auto.2011 Santa Fe.I really loved it till it just cut out while driving along i could not steer my car.Just lucky i wsnt in front of a Truck.Go onto Hyundai complaints to view the problems before you buy.Hyundai said never heard of the problem before. Ballonney.look on the site.

You don't want a manual. The clutch slave is a concentric unit inside the bell housing which means everything has to come out to replace it. Also modern clutches are basically crap compared compared to older cars they just don't last. The auto is a beauty get the auto.

I have owned 3 diesel vehicles and drive a medium sized truck regularly. The advice I was given is to drive for 30 km, at least once per week - the speed doesn't matter. Nothing to do with the filter, it's to burn off contaminants which built up in the engine.

Try disconnecting the battery then reconnecting it after a few minutes and see if this resets it.

Hi Ian
Sounds like the sensor is playing up. You can pull the fuse to the seats and see if the light continues to flash, if yes then its the control sensor for the seats. You should still be under warranty for that so go see your dealer. If not covered ask him to contact Hyundai for you regarding meeting most or some of the cost as it should last for years. Could also be the wiring loom under the seat is partially come unstuck, get them to check for you.
Good luck and all the best.
Cheers
Shane