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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 1,335 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

7recalls
1,335complaints
19crashes reported
30fires reported
26injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine862 · 65%
  • Power Train207 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other131 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System89 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control83 · 6%
  • Electrical System82 · 6%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)65 · 5%
  • Service Brakes47 · 4%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling39 · 3%
  • Steering36 · 3%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

Vehicle hesitation after emmission recall repair and i've been told that they are working on a resolution. please see attached.

Engine

My vehicle has been experiencing cold start issues, stumbling, difficulty accelerating and increased fuel consumption since getting the recall emission update 50d115 (co648). i'm not getting help in addressing these issues from the dealerships although i have received acknowledgement from one dealership that it is noted that these issues have been reported. as well as online reports of these issues.

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

On [xxx], at approximately [xxx], i was driving my 2017 hyundai santa fe sport when the vehicle unexpectedly lost power and became inoperable. approximately 220 miles before this incident, i had taken the vehicle to an authorized hyundai dealership for the 9c2 update after receiving a notification from hyundai by mail. before that service, the vehicle had been operating without noticeable engine performance problems

Air Bags,Seat Belts,Seats

The passenger restraint system in my vehicle has suffered a critical safety failure, and the manufacturer (hyundai motor america) is refusing to remedy the defect, leaving the front passenger airbag completely disabled. the supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag warning light is permanently illuminated on the dashboard, accompanied by the "passenger airbag off" indicator, even when an adult is seated in the front

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.