Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 3 recalls, 82 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
82
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 10, 2026
17V358000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood lat...
21V303000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...
20V520000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and ele... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Today while driving to church we started hearing a ping noise ever so often. This just started then ... |
| Jul 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | For a few months- the ABS light, Downhill assist light, and Slippery road light have all been on. Re... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | FHW Garage used car dealer [XXX], sold this Hyundai Santa fe 2015 knowing the vehicle is defective. ... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ENGINE | While I was driving my Theta engine got seized and Hyundai denied extended warranty of power train. |
| May 5, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See Attached Letter For Complaint |
| Apr 25, 2026 | ENGINE | On 4/25/2026 I lost power on business freeway an orange light flash on along with whining noise I h... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failed while driving down the road, car was looked at by two mechanics with no known reason f... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. While the owner was driving approximately... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately ... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SUBJECT: Sabotage of Safety-Related Engine Test via Unauthorized Modification DESCRIPTION: While my... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | My 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe with approximately 101,000 miles has experienced gradual deterioration of b... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Put in reverse to move backwards 5 feet or so the vehicle kept going and moving faster I applied the... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | ENGINE | Dealer failure to to remedy engine replacement under settlement. I am entitled under the March 1, 20... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | GDFI MODOR IS BURNING GAS AND OIL TOO QUICKLY Randomly shutting off Burning too much oil |
| Jul 31, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving on freeway and noticed smoke. Realized I needed to pull over and brakes weren’t working. Off... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I bought the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe yesterday evening. Upon leaving the dealership I promptly broke f... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Despite regular oil changes and maintenance. Engine failed due to lack of oil at 122,000 miles. Comp... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | STEERING | While PARKED IN FRONT OF 7-11 WITH ENGINE NOT RUNNING, THE POWER STEERING ATTACHMENT IN THE WHEEL WE... |