Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 487 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
487
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V578000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | ENGINE | ENGINE. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NO IT WASNT REPRODUCED OR CONFIRMED BY A DEALER, BUT HAVE B... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ENGINE | These vehicles are not suitable to be on the road, and you NHTSA and Hyundai are doing NOTHING ABOUT... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle is burning oil even when oil changes are done routinely. Then all of a sudden I have to... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine failed at approximately 95000 miles. |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Purchased this 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe from dealer with 86K miles. (second owner). Immediately noticed... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I currently owned an 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe FWD with the 3.3 V6 Engine with approximately about 136,0... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an exces... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on Oil Light came on then the vehicle shut off while I was driving. Safety w... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe suffered a crankshaft/bearing failure identical to NHTSA Recall 17V578000. ... |
| Nov 6, 2025 | ENGINE | At 70,000 miles the Santa Fe was consuming oil at 1.5 quarts per 1000 miles. It is a 2.4 engine. The... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe experienced a sudden and complete engine failure without any warning signs.... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine went into limp mode and a knocking sound was heard. Had car inspected and oil changed but no ... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | ENGINE | It sounds like the rod inside are hitting need a new engine. Auto shop said need a new engine. Engin... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming engine o... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle has never missed an oil change or maintenance event yet at my last oil change my engine h... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ENGINE | documented oil-consumption issue with my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, which currently has 98,876 miles. T... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure with no prior warning, such as oil pressure gauge,oil indicator light, or check engin... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Current Mileage: ~94,000 miles Ownership: Second owner (purchased less than one year old at 17,035 m... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine suddenly seized up on me. Was told by my mechanic that that year and make once they get t... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ENGINE | Approximately six weeks after purchase, my daughter drove the vehicle to a school event and back wit... |