2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH a loud noise and smoke was suddenly present coming from under the hood of the vehicle and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the home. The contact indicated that during the…”
filed May 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to inspect the dipstick. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the oil was abnormally low, though the…”
filed Sep 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 13 | 4% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 10 | 6% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.