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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 1,180 owner complaints for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, covering model years 2013 to 2018. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (350), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 1,180 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2013–2018)
  • most complaints: 2017 (350 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine (682 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V651000 (reported Sep 22, 2023)
  • 18 complaints reporting a crash (1.5%)
  • 60 complaints reporting a fire (5.1%)
  • 11 complaints reporting an injury (0.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 350 of 1,180, or 29.7%. Next come 2018 (320) and 2013 (198). The fewest are for 2016, with 69 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2013–2018Column chart of 1,180 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2017 with 350. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2013: 198 complaints19820132014: 161 complaints16120142015: 82 complaints8220152016: 69 complaints6920162017: 350 complaints35020172018: 320 complaints3202018
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201319811400
201416101500
2015821600
20166941030
20173505750
20183207830
All model years1,1801860110

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Santa Fe Sport components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 682 complaints (57.8% of all 1,180), followed by Service Brakes, Hydraulic (145) and Power Train (92).

Components named most often in Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine68257.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14512.3%
Unknown or Other12910.9%
Power Train927.8%
Electrical System867.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System826.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling584.9%
Service Brakes544.6%
Vehicle Speed Control484.1%
Air Bags282.4%
Structure282.4%
Steering252.1%
Exterior Lighting131.1%
Suspension131.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)110.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Santa Fe Sport, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2018. The 2013 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 11 recall campaigns
  • 5 “Park Outside” advisories
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport recall campaigns covering each model year
2013: 6 campaigns2014: 5 campaigns2015: 3 campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: 3 campaigns2018: 4 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V651000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model year 2013

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V810000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model year 2018

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 237. This recall is an expansion of recall 22V-056.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V056000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2017–2018

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V303000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2013–2015

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

    Consequence:
    An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2021. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-520. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  5. NHTSA campaign 20V520000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2013–2015

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

    Consequence:
    If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began December 22, 2020. Note: This recall has been superseded by NHTSA Recall 21V-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21V-303. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  6. NHTSA campaign 18V934000

    Reported

    Engine; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 2013–2014

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  7. NHTSA campaign 17V801000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model year 2018

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

    Consequence:
    If the component detaches during deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, if the detached component were to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, there could be an increased risk of occupant injury.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 171.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  8. NHTSA campaign 17V577000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs

    Model year 2018

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The front coil springs may have been improperly manufactured and, as a result, may fracture under certain loads while driving.

    Consequence:
    If the coil spring fractures, it can puncture the tire, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    All of the affected vehicles are currently unsold on dealer lots. Dealers will replace both front coil springs, free of charge prior to the vehicle's sale. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 167.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  9. NHTSA campaign 17V365000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

    Model year 2017

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  10. NHTSA campaign 17V358000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

    Model years 2013–2017

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

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  1. NHTSA campaign 17V226000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2013–2014

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

    Consequence:
    Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, covering model years 2013 to 2018. The most recent, 23V651000, was reported on September 22, 2023 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2013 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Sport model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 350 of the 1,180 complaints in NHTSA’s file (29.7%). The next are 2018 (320) and 2013 (198). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 682 complaints, or 57.8% of all 1,180. Service Brakes, Hydraulic (145) and Power Train (92) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Santa Fe Sport complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,180 complaints, 18 report a crash, 60 a fire, 11 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.