2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport fuel/propulsion system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I took my SUV to get the 9C2 recall on 8/7/2026 performed and took it home. The next morning when I cranked it and left my driveway it acted as if the vehicle didn't recognize that I was pressing my accelerator. It sputtered and hesitated acceleration for about five minutes. It also acted as if it…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“On February 24, 2026, I had the 9C2 software update. My vehicle was being checked for oil consumption. Since then I have had issues with it hard shifting when first starting to drive and sometimes after I've been driving a while. This has continued miles down the road, sometimes over thirty minutes…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Santa FE Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 33 | 10% |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 3 | 4% |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 9 | 5% |
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.