2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure. A brand-new replacement engine was installed by an authorized dealership in April 2026 under a goodwill warranty and had only been driven ~ 3,100 miles since…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“Today while driving to church we started hearing a ping noise ever so often. This just started then . After leaving church to go home the pinging noise got louder than the engine stalled and wouldn't start again. I had to have my car towed to my house. That is where it is now. The tow truck driver…”
filed Jul 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 196 | 61% |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 202 | 58% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 42 | 62% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 92 | 57% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 108 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.