2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa FE Sport years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 356 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. That is the most of any Santa FE Sport model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine (207 complaints, 58%), typically at around 62,082 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 356owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 problems | 207 | 58% | 62,082 | “oil consumption” (23%) | $5,150 |
| Power Train | 42 | 12% | 2,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 12% | 66,118 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 36 | 10% | 22,625 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 8% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 8% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 4% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 4% | 89,257 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 4% | 24,300 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 3% | 23,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 3% | 24,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 2% | 23,800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | 21,550 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 14,238 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% | 92,836 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 35,203 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
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.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.
Risk: If the bolt was not sufficiently tightened, driver's seat belt may come unanchored in a collision, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will verify that the driver's seatbelt anchor is properly secured, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 165.
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.
Started car to reverse out of parking space and it started jerking as I accelerated. Drove jerkily the few blocks I had to go to make it home. Did not drive again but upon starting it the check engine light came on. Contacted Hyundai customer care who told me my car was covered under two extended…
After we had the Hyundai 9C2 recall completed a few weeks ago, we immediately had rough shifting in our Hyundai Santa Fe Sport driving off the lot. Problem has continued since, and is most notable after cold start/once the car has sat for an extended period of time. Hyundai has released a…
This is in reference to the Hyundai 9C2 ECU software update for Theta II engines that have caused my 2017 Santa Fe Sport to hesitate, surge and run poorly the first few minutes after a cold start! I contacted my dealership but they have not offered any resolution as of yet even though Hyundai…
I was driving my car and it showed no signs of any issue but the engine light came on and started blinking so I pulled over and got it towed to a mechanic. He told me that I would need a new engine that would cost me $8000. I looked into it and found that there was a defect with my vehicles engine…
harsh engagement or hesitation between gears 1 through 3 specifically during cold starts before the powertrain warms up. But also during driving in the highway.
Other Hyundai Santa FE Sport years
← 2016 Santa FE Sport · 2018 Santa FE Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Santa FE Sport | 323 | 4 |
| 2017 | 356 | 3 |
| 2016 Santa FE Sport | 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 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 207 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has far more 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.