2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE Sport years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. That ranks 6th out of 6 Santa FE Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (43 complaints, 61%), typically at around 94,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 11 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 70owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 43 | 61% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 20% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 10% | 57,698 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 6% | 67,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 123,113 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving I smelled gasoline then it turned to a burnt smell, engine turned off. Got to side of the road and engine caught fire. Firetrucks and police arrived. Car is totaled entire engine bay was up in flames. Car has been towed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the Facebook Marketplace advertisement and odometer reading were 114,841 miles. However…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was coolant in the engine and that the knock sensor…
Was traveling along a city street with parked cars on the passenger side of my vehicle. Axle or wheel broke and veered into parked vehicle severing the engine wiring harness not allowing the airbag to deploy.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle lost automotive power and decelerated with the check engine, battery, and oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was parked on the…
Other Hyundai Santa FE Sport years
← 2015 Santa FE Sport · 2017 Santa FE Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 323 | 4 |
| 2017 Santa FE Sport | 356 | 3 |
| 2016 | 70 | 1 |
| 2015 Santa FE Sport | 83 | 3 |
| 2014 Santa FE Sport | 164 | 5 |
| 2013 Santa FE Sport | 200 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa FE Sport model years, the 2016 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.