2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

▲ Better than typical

2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:57:26.317Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2015: 82 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	197
2014	160
2015	82
2016	67
2017	348
2018	319

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 50%

50% of complaints: engine — 41 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, SMOKE WAS SEEN FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190204

The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260813

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260712

SERVICE BRAKES 28%

28% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing intermediate/lay and automatic transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250523

Also filed under FIRERELATED

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230301

See Attached Letter For Complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 20260821

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170804 — latches/locks/linkages

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.

Campaign 17V358000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201222 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020.

Campaign 20V520000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210825 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 21V303000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires