2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769958 (filed 10/08/2026): “The contact owns a 2024 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated that while stopped at a red light, after the light turned to green, the vehicle stalled and became inoperable. the contact waited for several seconds and depressed the accelerator pedal before the vehicle returned to normal operation. the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769655 (filed 10/07/2026): “Ref: case number with hyundai usa #43287419. on 11th september 2026, my car (2024 hyundai santa fe awd, limited trim - just covered 24,000 miles) suddenly shown an error/problem on the cluster as 'shifter system malfunction), while driving on road, which caused panic, that the car was behaving weir…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767827 (filed 09/29/2026): “The vehicle has been having ongoing issues with loosing power and lagging when accelerating. it is most predominate on hot days, although still happens at other times. the dealer can not reproduce the issue nor see there is a problem in the computer scan. they say the "lagging" they see is within n…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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