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RECALL: Nearly 100,000 Hyundai i30 and Elantra cars and Sante Fe SUVs could catch fire

RECALL: Nearly 100,000 Hyundai i30 and Elantra cars and Sante Fe SUVs could catch fire

11 May 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Hyundai Australia has issued two recalls for 96,892 vehicles that pose fire risks, with one covering the i30 small hatch and Elantra small sedan, and the other pertaining to the Santa Fe large SUV Read more

What SUV should I buy?

11 Apr 2020

I am planning to buy a large SUV. My options are Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander (2019) Ford Everest Titanium (2019) and Ford Endura Titanium (2019). However, I am a bit confused which one would be the ...Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2019: Should I buy the diesel version?

11 Jan 2020

How much country driving per week do you need to do to warrant the diesel version of a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe? We live in a provincial city and whilst there is some country driving, the vehicle will ...Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2009: Timing belt replacement

6 Dec 2019

What is the timing belt replacement interval of a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. My car has completed 275,000 km and I have been told they should be replaced every 90,000 km. Read more

What SUV should I buy?

25 Oct 2019

I'm looking to purchase an SUV and like the Mercedes-Benz 240 auto. I want to pay up to $60,000. Do you recommend any other SUV? Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2010: Does this model have a timing belt or chain?

11 Oct 2019

Does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SLX CRDi have a timing belt or chain? Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2013: Warranty repair issues

28 Jun 2019

Our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has just died on us; the rear diff is gone and the front diff might be as well. Our warranty expired 10 months ago, but the car has only done 61,000 km, and has been ...Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2012: Steering problems

18 Jan 2019

The steering wheel in my 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe makes a scraping noise when turned. Hyundai said this was "normal", but up until a few months ago the car never made this noise. My wife and I do not ...Read more
Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Focus, Jaguar I-Pace, Genesis G70 score five-star ANCAP results

Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Focus, Jaguar I-Pace, Genesis G70 score five-star ANCAP results

6 Dec 2018 by Ron Hammerton

An airbag mishap during crash tests triggered a safety recall by Hyundai for its new Santa Fe SUV, but still scored a five star ANCAP safety rating. Read more
Ram 2500 and 3500 lead latest round of safety recalls

Ram 2500 and 3500 lead latest round of safety recalls

26 Nov 2018 by Robbie Wallis

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued its latest round of safety recalls, led by American Special Vehicle’s converted Ram 2500 and 3500 pick-ups. ...Read more

What's the major difference between a Hyundai Tuscon and Santa Fe?

16 Nov 2018

 I’m looking at buying a Hyundai Tucson Highlander or a Santa Fe Highlander, but need to see the main differences. I required it to pull a 4.5-metre runabout boat. Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2013: Broken transmission

2 Nov 2018

My 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe hadn't made 50,000 km before the transmission had totally gone. I have read reviews and other complaints and when my car was in being fixed there were four other cars there ...Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe 2018: How much can it tow?

5 Oct 2018

The towing limit for a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg. Do you recommend or suggest a maximum tow limit below the nominated rating from a safe towing point of view? My previous caravan service man ...Read more

What's the value of my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe?

10 Aug 2018

After eight months trying to work out what was causing our 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe to lose all acceleration, the Hyundai mechanic has finally determined that the computer has completely died, and that ...Read more

Problems with 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel transmission

10 Aug 2018

I am looking at buying a late 2016-2017 Santa Fe diesel AWD with the intention of towing a camper weighing 1.3 tonnes. My local auto transmission specialist tells me to be careful. He has rebuilt 20 ...Read more

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive?

25 Jul 2018

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive? Read more

How to remove a Hyundai Santa Fe radio?

20 Jul 2018

How to remove a Hyundai Santa Fe radio? Read more

When is the new Hyundai Santa Fe coming out?

20 Jul 2018

When is the new Hyundai Santa Fe coming out? Read more

Buying an off-roader for the city - should I get the petrol or diesel?

20 Jul 2018

I want to buy the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Active and am unsure whether to get the diesel or petrol. I drive around 15,000 km/year and mostly use the car for short trips around the city. What would you ...Read more

My Hyundai Santa Fe lurches in Drive

20 Jul 2018

I noticed my 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe was lurching when in Drive when stopped at traffic lights, and also my screen would turn off or go between screens for no reason.I took it to the local Hyundai ...Read more

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