Hyundai Santa FE Sport — YEARS TO AVOID
Data updated 2026-08-02. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
Avoid: 2017, 2018 · Best bets: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
COMPLAINT HISTORY
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 189 |
| 2014 | 155 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 338 |
| 2018 | 316 |
EVERY YEAR, RANKED
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Avoid | 316 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2017 | Avoid | 338 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2016 | Recommended | 64 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | Recommended | 78 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2014 | Recommended | 155 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | Recommended | 189 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |