2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: Transmission pump failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Santa Fe report: transmission pump failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 74,600 miles.
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints for the 2015 Santa Fe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11736814 (filed 05/09/2026): “2015 hyundai santa fe limited, 3.3l lambda ii gdi v6, ~102,000 miles. in december 2022, an authorized hyundai dealer replaced three specific parts under a hyundai recall/campaign (records requested). on sunday [date] at approximately [time] pm, i was driving o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11605981 (filed 08/01/2024): “The 3.3 liter v6 gdi engine failed while driving at approximately 136000 miles. heard a ticking noise start shortly after leaving home, and had hesitation and shaking upon acceleration from a stop sign, but saw no warning lamps. went around the block back home…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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