2017 Hyundai Santa FE fuel/propulsion system problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hyundai performed recall #9C2, on 7/2/26. Since that time, the engine has a full time miss. When it is cold, it will hesitate, kick and buck. Hyundai is aware of this. Their solution is to warm the car for 3 to 5 minuets before moving. What happens if there is an emergency and you can't wait?…”
filed Sep 19, 2026
“Directly after the dealer, Johnson Hyundai of Apex, completed Service Campaign 9C2 on 4/28/26, my vehicle began sticking, surging, and harshly changing gears. I have followed up with the dealer multiple times. They said they are not getting back any diagnostic error codes (outside mechanic shop…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 11 | 5% |
| 2022 Santa FE | 28 | 14% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 9 | 5% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 27 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE
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.