[Riles]

My wife drives a 2013 Santa Fe Sport Turbo which has some engine recalls that sound to be of a rather bad nature. The dealer told me that the recall is for improperly machined blocks that could freeze while driving. They said that they did a sonic test of the engine and it all sounded good. So while this is a low milage car I am looking for advice about the safety of driving this car?

Thanks Riles

 

[Turbonut]

There is no rhyme nor reason why they fail, and from my experience @ 10% have problems, but the problem can come at a very inopportune time.
Daughter's 2017 Santa Fe, 74,000 miles driving home from work, CEL came on and SUV went into limp mode @ 2000 rpm max which is supposed to let you get to the dealer, but not this one. Downpour, back road, no shoulder, engine seized 9 miles after the light came on. When I arrived, 3 police cars blocking, redirecting traffic, she was a wreck, flatbed came, picked up the SUV, new engine installed a week later.
Might want to read the following, but just make certain the KSDS update has been done to receive the lifetime warranty.

Hyundai Theta Engine Settlement | Top Class Actions

Consumers who experienced Hyundai engine problems or Kia engine failure may be able to benefit from a recent class action settlement.

topclassactions.com

Over the last few weeks have seen engines have major internal problems, but as it was not seized, or a bearing problem, Kia/Hyundai wouldn't honor the warranty. One was a head gasket, the other two were broken pistons.

Great cars.

 

[nothing2lose01]

There was also a recall on the ABS. apparently it can catch on fire.