Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 84 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V303000 Anti-Lock Brake System Module May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V520000 Anti-lock Brake System Module May Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V358000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
Of the 84 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 6 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has a below-average reliability rating due to 83 complaints and 3 recalls, particularly affecting brakes and the engine. The data suggests frequent issues with engine components, though specific failure points remain unclear. The brake system issues have been substantial, necessitating two separate recalls. However, overall evidence is more pronounced than for some vehicles, indicating notable concerns about reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| ABS control module | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Hood latch | Unknown | $100–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Brake warning light
- Battery drains quickly
- Hood not securing properly
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.