2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport vs 2018 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 | 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | 2018 Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 318 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 172 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 65,930 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Hyundai Santa FE Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 194 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 36 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 20 |
| Power Train | 3 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 15 | 45 |
| Stalling | 10 | 40 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 17 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 83 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 13 |
2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
2018 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.