2016 Hyundai Santa FE safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
6
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Hyundai Santa FE vehicles were involved in 43 fatal crashes with 24 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical… · Feb 3, 2022
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode… · Jun 5, 2017
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may… · Mar 10, 2016