2016 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2017 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Hyundai Santa FE | 2017 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 962 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 140 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,300 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 151 | 643 |
| Power Train | 21 | 161 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 59 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 24 |
| Steering | 3 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 30 | 140 |
| Clunking / rattling | 21 | 68 |
| Stalling | 18 | 129 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 99 |
| Oil consumption | 17 | 146 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 22 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 93 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
2016 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.