Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Hyundai Santa FE has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 972 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 #17V578000 Engine Bearing Wear may cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V358000 Secondary Hood Latch may Bind and not Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V142000 Incorrect Tire Pressure Sensor Mode/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V842000 Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V145000 Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 651 complaints
- Power Train 166 complaints
- Unknown or Other 93 complaints
- Electrical System 70 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 61 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 54 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has multiple recalls, notably for engine, brake, and electrical issues, leading to a below-average rating. Frequent failures could cause costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Engine crankshaft | 30,000–50,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| Hood latch | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Replace coolant every 4 years
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sound
- ABS warning light
- Hood not latching properly
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Electrical system failure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.