Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-20 | 17V578000 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 420 | — | Details |
| 2017-03-06 | 17V142000 |
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 190 | — | Details |
| 2016-03-10 | 16V145000 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 34,200 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | On April 2, 2026, the engine in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe failed catastrophically while my wife was driving. The vehicle… |
| 2026-03-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | ENGINE. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NO IT WASNT REPRODUCED OR CONFIRMED BY A DEALER, BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A COUPL… |
| 2026-03-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchase the 2017 Santa Fe Sport in October of 2023 with just short of 80K miles. It was in great condition and had … |
| 2026-03-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | These vehicles are not suitable to be on the road, and you NHTSA and Hyundai are doing NOTHING ABOUT IT. These vehicle… |
| 2026-03-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After performing regular oil changes, and even a new fuel pump sensor, I experienced an issue. Last oil change was with… |
| 2026-03-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe on March 11, 2024, from a private dealer with approximate… |
| 2026-03-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Bottom brake lights will not work but top high brake light works. I was stopped by police three times. They state all t… |
| 2026-03-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Service Campaign Update 9C2 was installed. Since then erratic shifting occurs including up and down shifting without ch… |
| 2026-02-19 | SEATS | No | 0 | On my Driver/passenger seat the recline switch with not go back only forward. The dealer explains to me that just diagn… |
| 2026-02-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle is burning oil even when oil changes are done routinely. Then all of a sudden I have total loss of power … |
| 2026-02-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failed at approximately 95000 miles. |
| 2026-01-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Purchased this 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe from dealer with 86K miles. (second owner). Immediately noticed excessive oil cons… |
| 2026-01-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Dashboard cracking - not overly parked in sunlight. |
| 2025-12-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe equipped with a Rockland Electric Mobility Scooter Lifter, Part Number: 10101… |
| 2025-12-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I currently owned an 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD with the 3.3 V6 Engine with approximately about 136,000 Miles. We were … |
| 2025-12-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe with ~88,000 miles. I noticed on 12/18/2025 that the oil lamp light came on briefly then… |
| 2025-12-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving- in total movement- the car completely shut off. Without any prior warning or indication. Immediately aft… |
| 2025-12-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light came on Oil Light came on then the vehicle shut off while I was driving. Safety was not good as I wa… |
| 2025-12-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engi… |
| 2025-11-28 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | On November 28, 2025 at approximately 2:20am, I was involved in a multi-car pile up crash on Interstate 85 south near D… |
| 2025-11-17 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | For at least 14 months, the air bag light on the dash is on more often than not. The code that comes up on the OBD show… |
| 2025-11-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Sunroof exploded It sounded like a bomb went off and had my inside cover been opened I don’t know if I would’ve veered… |
| 2025-11-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe suffered a crankshaft/bearing failure identical to NHTSA Recall 17V578000. Hyundai states my V… |
| 2025-11-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | At 70,000 miles the Santa Fe was consuming oil at 1.5 quarts per 1000 miles. It is a 2.4 engine. The Hyundai dealership… |
| 2025-10-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe experienced a sudden and complete engine failure without any warning signs. There were no warn… |
| 2025-10-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | It sounds like the rod inside are hitting need a new engine. Auto shop said need a new engine. Engine has 125000 that a… |
| 2025-10-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine went into limp mode and a knocking sound was heard. Had car inspected and oil changed but no improvements occurr… |
| 2025-10-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving on the highway at normal speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power with no prior warning lamps or messages, … |
| 2025-10-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | # **NHTSA Complaint Answers** ### **1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspec… |
| 2025-10-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming engine oil, and there was n… |
| 2025-10-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle has never missed an oil change or maintenance event yet at my last oil change my engine had burned through a… |
| 2025-10-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | SPONTANEOUS PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLOSION - SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT On October 12, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, while … |
| 2025-10-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | documented oil-consumption issue with my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, which currently has 98,876 miles. This concern was fir… |
| 2025-09-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure with no prior warning, such as oil pressure gauge,oil indicator light, or check engine light. Vehicle wa… |
| 2025-08-20 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | ABS doesn't work, traction control doesn't work, while it was raining the sensor lights came on and I began to hydrop… |
| 2025-08-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Current Mileage: ~94,000 miles Ownership: Second owner (purchased less than one year old at 17,035 miles) I purchased … |
| 2025-08-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine suddenly seized up on me. Was told by my mechanic that that year and make once they get to a certain mileage… |
| 2025-08-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Approximately six weeks after purchase, my daughter drove the vehicle to a school event and back without issue—no warni… |
| 2025-08-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine seized back in August 2025. The engine stopped working while I was driving on a Main Street and almost cause… |
| 2025-08-11 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | My engine failed. Dealership put it through an oil consumption test which it failed. They ended up keeping my car for… |
| 2025-08-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Subject: Urgent Safety & Warranty Concern – 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (TSB #21-01-002H) Dear Hyundai Customer Care an… |
| 2025-08-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am reporting a sudden engine failure involving my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T. At just 68,000 miles, the vehicle… |
| 2025-08-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Hyundai Santa Fe has a major oil leak from the oil pressure light. I took the car to a non-Hyundai shop for repair a… |
| 2025-08-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine excessively burns oil. Failed oil consumption test. Hyundai denied warranty claim, citing maintenance neglect, d… |
| 2025-08-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD with a GDI Theta II 2.4L 4 cylinder engine. We purchased it in Feb. 20… |
| 2025-07-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving on main road , car came to complete stop while waiting on traffic light and vehicle loss power , and wouldn’t a… |
| 2025-07-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Blown head gasket … |
| 2025-07-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Motor replacement. I had taken my car several times into Hyundai for oil consumption issue. I replaced the recommended … |
| 2025-07-11 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | Twice my car's gear shifter went from Drive to the right hand side of the gear box. 90% or more of the power cut out im… |
| 2025-07-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car had a thrown connecting rod-the problem described under TSB22-EM-006H-2 (TXXM/6G) which extends engine warranty … |