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2017 Hyundai Santa FE Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Hyundai Santa FE has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 972 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Hyundai Santa FE owner complaints

Owners have filed 972 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE, describing incidents dated April 1, 2016 to October 25, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 671 complaints
  • Power Train 166 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 93 complaints
  • Electrical System 70 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 62 complaints
  • Service Brakes 59 complaints

Of the 972 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 23 a fire; across all 972 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774378 · Filed

    The engine light came on. Upon driving it on the highway it would lost acceleration but was able to drive under 50 miles per hour about 5 miles. When opened the hood there was fluid splattered on the engine. There is a hole in the upper left quadrant beneath the engine cover.

  • ODI #11772926 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 45,000. However, when the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a trade-in, it was discovered via a Carfax…

  • ODI #11771344 · Filed

    On [XXX], Laguna Niguel Hyundai performed Service Campaign 9C2 (ECU software update for Theta II emissions improvement, Hyundai TSB 26-01-013H) on my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Immediately after the update, the vehicle developed drivability problems that did not exist before: rough/harsh shifting…

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Owner-reported

2017 Hyundai Santa FE mileage at failure

267 of the 972 complaints on file for the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
EngineMedian 95,000 milesMiddle half 70,000–115,000 milesBased on 116 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE in 3 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

NHTSA #22V056000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice

Reported February 3, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 357,348 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 218 · Owners notified May 31, 2022

Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Engine Bearing Wear may cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #17V578000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported September 20, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 420 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 168 · Owners notified November 6, 2017 · Vehicles built January 26, 2017 – February 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.

Safety consequence

The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch

NHTSA #17V358000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported June 5, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 437,400 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 163 · Owners notified August 4, 2017 · Vehicles built July 17, 2012 – July 2, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Tire Pressure Sensor Mode/FMVSS 138

NHTSA #17V142000 · Tires — Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported March 6, 2017 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 190 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 159 · Owners notified March 21, 2017 · Vehicles built February 1, 2016 – November 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety consequence

An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated

NHTSA #16V842000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2016 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 6,172 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 153 · Owners notified January 13, 2017 · Vehicles built November 28, 2015 – September 23, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning

NHTSA #16V145000 · Seat Belts — Front — Warning Light/Devices · NHTSA notice

Reported March 10, 2016 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 34,200 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.42% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 141 · Owners notified April 27, 2016 · Vehicles built September 1, 2015 – February 12, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Hyundai Santa FE model years

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