“Welcome to owning a Hyundai.”
An AutoZone customer who drives a Hyundai Santa Fe was in for a rude awakening when figuring out what their engine code revealed.
Brian (@induced_brain_damage) recently shared the AutoZone Fix Finder report for this Hyundai Santa Fe, and let’s say the repair won’t be simple or cheap. His video didn’t surprise car enthusiasts and former Hyundai drivers across TikTok. As of this writing, his post has over 18,500 views.
On TikTok, the Hyundai driver goes to AutoZone for a diagnosis after seeing a check engine light. The vehicle is a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with 115,000 miles.
After completing the diagnostic report, the error that came up is shocking. The report revealed that the most likely solution is to address the powertrain system. In other words, replace the entire engine block assembly.
“Just gonna be a cheap fix,” the on-screen caption reads as Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” plays in the TikTok.
Now, when you go into AutoZone, the last thing you want to hear is that your entire engine needs to be replaced. However, this didn’t surprise viewers in the comments section.
“Typical Hyundai/Kia for that era,” one said.
“Most normal Hyundai experience,” a second commented.
“And we charge you $1,200 for a core,” a third wrote.
“Had to be a knock sensor code,” another speculated.
“Welcome to owning a Hyundai, my sister has a 2016 Hyundai Accent SE and it has tons of problems. 125k miles and the catalytic converter is already toast. Pure insanity,” another revealed.
Considering all these commenters were well aware of Hyundai’s issues, what exactly are they referring to?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has had two major recalls.
The first recall occurred in 2017 because the secondary hood latch may bind and fail to latch. With this issue, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of injury and an accident. This is because the secondary hood latch actuating cable may have become bound or corroded, causing the secondary hood latch to remain unlatched while the hood is closed.
The second recall, which happened on two separate occasions, involves the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). The ABS module could cause a fire in the engine compartment due to an internal brake fluid leak. This leak was reported to be causing an electrical short, leading to a fire. The recall advised parking vehicles outside and away from structures. These engine fires can also occur while driving.
Before a fire erupts, Hyundai owners may notice engine smoke, a burning or melting odor, and the ABS or check engine light illuminated on the dashboard.
This ABS recall included over 150,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs from the 2013–2015 models, according to Consumer Reports. Dealerships offered replacements for the ABS fuse free of charge to customers.
Considering the potential for engine fires, it makes sense that Brian selected “Ring of Fire” for the TikTok song.
Motor1 has contacted Brian via TikTok direct message and commented on the post. We will update the story if he replies.
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