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2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport vs 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
NHTSA complaints8268
Recall campaigns31
Service bulletins (TSBs)137130
Investigations22
Crash reports14
Fire reports610
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)20–2320–23
Median reported incident mileage71,000 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai Santa FE SportHyundai Santa FE Sport
Engine4142
Service Brakes, Hydraulic163
Electrical System96
Power Train73
Service Brakes73
Engine and Engine Cooling53
Air Bags34
Fuel/propulsion System33

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1410
Check engine light1116
Loss of power06
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.