Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 3 recalls, 73 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
73
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. While the owner was 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... |
| May 27, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Per Franklin County Fire Department report, they determined a malfunction in the canister vent valve... |
| May 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | During acceleration to pass car sputters and has no power. Merging into traffic is dangerous. The be... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am writing to express my concern regarding an ongoing and persistent issue with excessive engine o... |
| Jan 11, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FIRERELATED | See attached document for complaint. |
| Sep 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the a... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving home at approx... |
| May 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MP... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclo... |