Hyundai Santa FE Sport — years to avoid
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
2 model years to avoid and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.
Complaint history
- Avoid
- Recommended
Every year, ranked
Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Compared with a typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ■ Avoid | 322 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2017 | ■ Avoid | 352 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2016 | ▲ Recommended | 67 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | ▲ Recommended | 83 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2014 | ● Recommended | 162 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | ● Recommended | 198 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
How the rankings work
Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.
- ▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
- ● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
- ◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
- ■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
- ○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.
Recalls
11
recalls on file across every Hyundai Santa FE Sport model year.
Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.