Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | Passenger airbag dash is cracked risking unpredictable deployment of air bag |
| 2025-08-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On 08/15/2025 I started the vehicle and heard a ticking noise that lasted for 3 seconds and stopped. The same noise hap… |
| 2025-07-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 015 Santa Fe Ultimate. 134,000 miles. Original owner. All maintenance done per manual. Wife on hwy 2 hrs. Started loud … |
| 2025-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased this vehicle one year ago from a used car dealership with 148,000 miles on it. Within a few months it was t… |
| 2024-12-20 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON CONTINIOUSLY. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE… |
| 2024-11-11 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | I was driving on the highway when, out of nowhere, my car started shaking whenever I went over 40 miles per hour. It wa… |
| 2024-10-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | At 110K miles my Sante Fe Sport began burning increasing amounts of oil. My mechanic says he does not know why it is b… |
| 2024-10-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The engine has basically come apart. There is a timing chain issue, the engine is not recalled and it is getting where … |
| 2024-10-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car burns a lot of oil. The Hyundai dealership service center ran a controlled test and validated that my car burne… |
| 2024-10-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The driver's door is stuck, it cannot be opened. |
| 2024-09-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am filing this complaint regarding my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, which recently suffered engine failure due to an u… |
| 2024-07-31 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Misfire code P0302 Injector failed open, flooded cylinder with fuel. Gas in the oil Possible cylinder failure Lack of … |
| 2024-07-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The 3.3 liter V6 GDI engine failed while driving at approximately 136000 miles. Heard a ticking noise start shortly aft… |
| 2024-07-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.3L engine started ticking sound while driving in residential are with the speed below 25… |
| 2024-06-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Sudden loss of engine power in traffic on highway in funeral procession. My safety was put at risk on the highway. The … |
| 2024-06-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine has goes on out at 99000 miles has seized up . |
| 2024-06-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We were on our way home from the children's hospital in Philadelphia for my daughter (4 hours away from home) and my 20… |
| 2024-05-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While I was driving on the highway in the left lane, smoke came from the engine, then it started coming from underneath… |
| 2024-05-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | During routine vehicle operation when entering an interstate highway, , the vehicle developed a loud knocking sound fro… |
| 2024-05-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | While driving, there was a very loud pop, following by the sound of glass shattering. I was unable to tell which window… |
| 2024-03-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | engine replacement can be avoided you should use fuel injector cleaner every 3000 miles, sediment clogs injectors, and … |
| 2024-03-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My wife was driving the vehicle on Monday afternoon and everything was fine and today she started the vehicle and the e… |
| 2024-03-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine with rod bearing failure occurred at 108k miles. No check engine light warning came on to notify with engine kno… |
| 2024-03-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving down the highway the engine stopped. Towed it to a mechanic. They told me the engine seized up and that t… |
| 2024-03-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Out of the blue, the engine started knocking badly. Immediately pulled over and checked engine oil which was extremely … |
| 2024-03-10 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed sm… |
| 2024-03-05 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic … |
| 2024-02-12 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Recent cold weather starts in the morning (40-50 degrees fahrenheit) have caused my car to have poor or stalled acceler… |
| 2024-01-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2015 Santa Fe Limited with 44,000 miles developed a knocking sound coming from the engine. No lights appeared on the… |
| 2024-01-01 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Servi… |
| 2023-12-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine caught fire and the vehicle is a total loss. Acceleration became inconsistent at time of the incident while … |
| 2023-12-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2015 Santa Fe has metal in oil so my engine not working it went out |
| 2023-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | My power steering failed without notice while driving. This has happened several times. The first time I just happened … |
| 2023-10-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2015 3.3 engine santa fe motor seized 115,000miles, no lights, no low oil indicator, no check engine light, no noise ex… |
| 2023-10-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine light coded 1326 on July 28, 2023. Car engine was replaced Aug- September 20, 2023. September 27 the engine ligh… |
| 2023-10-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On October 7, while driving on the interstate, the engine started rattling, then stopped completely, causing me to drif… |
| 2023-10-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The blue link on all older models is not being supported which cause the screen to become stuck on loading screen. This… |
| 2023-09-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil Consumption to Rod Bearings; yes can be inspected but have to pay $280 just for inspection. While driving on the fr… |
| 2023-09-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving along a highway and the motor blew. It had enough oil in it as I had checked it that morning before leaving for… |
| 2023-09-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I have a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe sport and been having electrical issues at the fuse box |
| 2023-09-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Premature failure of engine that was regularly maintained. Vehicle started sounding louder than normal and stalled spon… |
| 2023-09-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Loud knocking noise in engine Had to have a tow |
| 2023-08-30 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving at 65 mph on an urban expressway, the engine quit without warning and would not restart. This resulted i… |
| 2023-08-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle has been consuming oil between oil changes. Recently the ABS, Down hill assist, and traction control lights ca… |
| 2023-08-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Warning light for catalytic converter came on and said it was knock sensor mechanic said engine problem and Hyundai is … |
| 2023-08-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car has been dealer maintained. Driving on the highway, the engine lost a rod and engine is now dead. Car has 101k mi… |
| 2023-08-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Husband was driving on interstate in Indianapolis, Indiana on 8/18/2023. Went to pass another vehicle and suddenly los… |
| 2023-08-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I own a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate and without any warnings or incidents experienced engine failure. The Hy… |
| 2023-08-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine major failure during driving. Engine blew with all manutance on date. |
| 2023-08-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have a Hyundai Santa Fé XL 3.3L 2015. I had a real danger situation with my family some months ago, when I had to pu… |