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.
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Most common problems
What owners report
Vehicle hesitation after emmission recall repair and i've been told that they are working on a resolution. please see attached.
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.
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
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE, SANTA FE SPORT. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.