Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Avoid | 1 | 186 | 2 | 6 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2017Worst | Avoid | 1 | 235 | 4 | 5 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016Best | Good | — | 39 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | — | 50 | 3 | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2014 | Caution | — | 104 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2013 | Caution | — | 129 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
6 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems
Based on 743 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Santa Fe Sport Years to Avoid
Best Santa Fe Sport Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Reliability
What year Santa Fe Sport has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 235 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2017 report for specific defects.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has accumulated 743 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2016 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Santa Fe Sport.
What are the most common Santa Fe Sport problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine (332 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (69 reports), Unknown Or Other (61 reports), Electrical System (38 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Santa Fe Sport has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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