2015 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2016 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Hyundai Santa FE | 2016 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 254 | 235 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 111 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,806 mi | 62,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 160 | 150 |
| Power Train | 22 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 9 |
| Structure | 9 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 34 | 29 |
| Stalling | 30 | 18 |
| Loss of power | 25 | 16 |
| Oil consumption | 18 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2015 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.