Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Hyundai Santa FE has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 237 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V056000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V358000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V145000 Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 151 complaints
- Unknown or Other 25 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Air Bags 9 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 complaints
Of the 237 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 237 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe receives an average rating due to frequent engine and brake issues, along with multiple recalls, mostly for safety systems. While recall rectifications improve reliability, potential owners should be aware of persistent engine concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
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 inspections and pads
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Brake warning light
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical failures
- Hood latch issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.