Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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: 352
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2017: 352 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	198
2014	162
2015	83
2016	67
2017	352
2018	322

Known problem areas

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

Engine

58% · 204 reports

FIREINJURY

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My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe had a new engine installed at the dealership, Fred Beans Hyundai Flemington, NJ. I picked it up on [XXX] on [XXX] (and after 134 miles) my car's check engine light came on. I rerouted to dealership about 8 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-25

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

After a recall repair (Campaign 9C2) was performed on my vehicle, it developed a hesitation and lack of acceleration issue that did not exist before the repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

We have a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with a refurbished engine due to a past class act settlement, we were notified by Hyundai to bring in the vehicle for Service campaign 9C2 to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) Software for vehicles equipped...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Service brakes

16% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIRE

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I was making a loop around under the freeway. It wasn't raining and the road was dry. It was daylight and I was not going fast. As I made the turn, the brakes and steering wheel both locked up. I couldn't turn the steering wheel or brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-18

Also filed under Steering

Power train

11% · 40 reports

Vehicle speed control

8% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 26 reports

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2017Complaint volume 352 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-07-07Seat belts17V365000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will verify that the driver's seatbelt anchor is properly secured, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151.

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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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2022-05-31Service brakes, hydraulic22V056000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022.

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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

2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 204 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 58 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 40 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 17V365000 · Seat belts
Recall 17V358000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 22V056000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.