2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport vs 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 344 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 137 | 194 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40 | 196 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 41 |
| Power Train | 7 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 47 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 60 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 76 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
2017 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.