2016 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 Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 68 | 350 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 195 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 202 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 41 |
| Power Train | 3 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 16 | 60 |
| Stalling | 10 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 16 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 77 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 20 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
2016 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.