2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
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.
- Complaints
- 84
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
49% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 84 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 200 |
| 2014 | 163 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 356 |
| 2018 | 324 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
49% · 41 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-02-04
The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
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, 2026-07-12
Service brakes
27% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
11% · 9 reportsPower train
8% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing intermediate/lay and automatic transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
6% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-23
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, 2023-03-01
See Attached Letter For Complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2017-08-04Latches/locks/linkages17V358000 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.
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2020-12-22Service brakes, hydraulic20V520000 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.
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2021-08-25Service brakes, hydraulic21V303000 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.
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 41 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V358000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 20V520000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 21V303000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.