Good news for Hyundai Santa Fe owners

I bought an ICE version and while I liked it at first, I now regret my purchase. The reliability issue in the report is something to think about. I’ve had trouble with the power passenger seat, I’m waiting for a transmission replacement, and today the center screen in my Santa Fe loaner started flickering. I’m stuck with it for now since I’m in Canada, but I’m not impressed. If I had to choose again, I’d go a different route. It’s a shame because I think the concept is good.

My 2024 SF Limited with under 3000 miles needs a new transmission. Not feeling great about it.

Braint said:
My 2024 SF Limited with under 3000 miles needs a new transmission. Not feeling great about it.

Was it the DCT?

Braint said:
My 2024 SF Limited with under 3000 miles needs a new transmission. Not feeling great about it.

Happened to us at 8k miles.

Our 2020 model had one issue: a leak in the sunroof. It took almost a year to fix it. Otherwise, I love the car. It’s as reliable as my old Corolla. The problem is insurance in WA. It’s a big issue. Despite having push-button start and anti-theft features, we can’t get quotes from new insurance companies because they refuse to quote Hyundais. Progressive has been doubling our rate every year. At this point, I think Hyundai should be giving us a refund.

The problem seems to be reliability.

barak said:
The problem seems to be reliability.

Only if you get the bad DCT.

I’m sure Toyota fans will try to downplay Hyundai and Kia’s progress. I made a joke on a YouTube review comparing the Highlander to the Santa Fe, and it might have been deleted. Toyota seems to be following GM’s path from the late 90s and 2000s, focusing on dominance and producing dull vehicles except for a few models. Even the FT86 and GR86 needed Subaru’s help. The Supra was mostly a BMW underneath. Hyundai and Kia are like Honda and Toyota in the 90s and 2000s, with innovative designs. Hyundai even hired the lead from BMW’s M division, and Kia got a top Audi designer.

HyundaiDriveHub said:
I’m sure Toyota fans will try to downplay Hyundai and Kia’s progress. I made a joke on a YouTube review comparing the Highlander to the Santa Fe, and it might have been deleted. Toyota seems to be following GM’s path from the late 90s and 2000s, focusing on dominance and producing dull vehicles except for a few models. Even the FT86 and GR86 needed Subaru’s help. The Supra was mostly a BMW underneath. Hyundai and Kia are like Honda and Toyota in the 90s and 2000s, with innovative designs. Hyundai even hired the lead from BMW’s M division, and Kia got a top Audi designer.

When I bought my 2022 Tucson, several people at the dealership told me that all Hyundais are designed by BMW and all Kias are designed by Audi.

Tracy said:

HyundaiDriveHub said:
I’m sure Toyota fans will try to downplay Hyundai and Kia’s progress. I made a joke on a YouTube review comparing the Highlander to the Santa Fe, and it might have been deleted. Toyota seems to be following GM’s path from the late 90s and 2000s, focusing on dominance and producing dull vehicles except for a few models. Even the FT86 and GR86 needed Subaru’s help. The Supra was mostly a BMW underneath. Hyundai and Kia are like Honda and Toyota in the 90s and 2000s, with innovative designs. Hyundai even hired the lead from BMW’s M division, and Kia got a top Audi designer.

When I bought my 2022 Tucson, several people at the dealership told me that all Hyundais are designed by BMW and all Kias are designed by Audi.

One of the lead designers for the Audi TT became the chief design officer for Kia.

@Hart
I had to tow or jump-start four Hyundai Santa Fes on Friday, ranging from 2013 to 2024 models.

@Hart
I’m curious where the 2024 or 2025 Honda CR-V is on this list?

HyundaiAnn said:
@Hart
I’m curious where the 2024 or 2025 Honda CR-V is on this list?

This chart is for 3-row midsize SUVs. The Honda CR-V is categorized as a small SUV.