Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 1,197 owner complaints for the Hyundai Santa FE Sport (model years 2013–2018). The most reported problem area is engine (692 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (145 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 323 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 356 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 70 | 4 | 11 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 84 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 164 | 0 | 16 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 200 | 1 | 15 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (356), 2018 (323) and 2013 (200). Among model years at least two years old, the 2016 has the fewest complaints on file (70).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Santa FE Sport model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 692 | 6 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 145 | 6 of 6 | |
| Power train | 94 | 6 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 90 | 6 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 84 | 6 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 11 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V651000 | Sep 22, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2013 | 1,649,478 |
| 22V810000 | Oct 27, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2018 | 44,396 |
| 22V056000 | Feb 3, 2022 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2017–2018 | 357,348 |
| 21V303000 | Apr 28, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2013–2015 | 151,205 |
| 20V520000 | Aug 27, 2020 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2013–2015 | 151,205 |
| 18V934000 | Dec 28, 2018 | Engine | 2013–2014 | 150,730 |
| 17V801000 | Dec 13, 2017 | Air bags: side/window | 2018 | 1,209 |
| 17V577000 | Sep 20, 2017 | Suspension: front, springs, coil springs | 2018 | 197 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 18 complaints and a fire in 63 complaints; 18 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.