MYRModel Year Report

2015 Hyundai Santa FE

● Typical for this model
2015 Hyundai Santa FE
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
254
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

63% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 165 complaints 2003: 308 complaints 2004: 303 complaints 2005: 216 complaints 2005 2006: 106 complaints 2007: 684 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 358 complaints 2009 2010: 259 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2013: 605 complaints 2014: 493 complaints 2015: 254 complaints 2015 254 2016: 236 complaints 2017: 968 complaints 2018: 109 complaints 2019: 202 complaints 2020: 213 complaints 2021: 166 complaints 2021 2022: 199 complaints 2023: 211 complaints 2024: 153 complaints 2025: 135 complaints 2025 2026: 38 complaints
2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 165 complaints 2003: 308 complaints 2003 2004: 303 complaints 2005: 216 complaints 2005 2006: 106 complaints 2007: 684 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 358 complaints 2009 2010: 259 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2013: 605 complaints 2013 2014: 493 complaints 2015: 254 complaints 2015 254 2016: 236 complaints 2017: 968 complaints 2017 2018: 109 complaints 2019: 202 complaints 2019 2020: 213 complaints 2021: 166 complaints 2021 2022: 199 complaints 2023: 211 complaints 2023 2024: 153 complaints 2025: 135 complaints 2025 2026: 38 complaints
2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 165 complaints 2003: 308 complaints 2003 2004: 303 complaints 2005: 216 complaints 2005 2006: 106 complaints 2007: 684 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 358 complaints 2009 2010: 259 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 353 complaints 2013: 605 complaints 2013 2014: 493 complaints 2015: 254 complaints 2015 254 2016: 236 complaints 2017: 968 complaints 2017 2018: 109 complaints 2019: 202 complaints 2019 2020: 213 complaints 2021: 166 complaints 2021 2022: 199 complaints 2023: 211 complaints 2023 2024: 153 complaints 2025: 135 complaints 2025 2026: 38 complaints

2015: 254 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2001209
2002165
2003308
2004303
2005216
2006106
2007684
2008541
2009358
2010259
2011181
2012353
2013605
2014493
2015254
2016236
2017968
2018109
2019202
2020213
2021166
2022199
2023211
2024153
2025135
202638

Known problem areas

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

Engine

63% · 160 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While I was driving on the highway in the left lane, smoke came from the engine, then it started coming from underneath the car. The car turned off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-05

The engine caught fire and the vehicle is a total loss. Acceleration became inconsistent at time of the incident while driving on the freeway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE. While driving 5-10 MPH, smoke and flames appeared from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and contacted the fire department. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-23

Service brakes

12% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

9% · 22 reports

Electrical system

8% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing key/sender.

FIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

5% · 13 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  2. I
    2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities
  3. I
    2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
  4. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  5. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Hyundai Santa FE — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 160 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V358000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE have?
2 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.