NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

8,710

Active records

Recalls

57

Active records

TSBs

751

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

9

Injuries

326

Crashes

368

Fires

267

Top reported issues — Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

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Operating state

2,949

Reporting mechanism

2,375

Condition issue

2,318

Engine behavior

1,536

Performance issue

1,480

Fluid issue

1,170

Noise

1,134

Safety restraint issue

713

Driver assistance issue

707

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

567

Braking behavior

552

Thermal issue

542

Vibration/harshness

518

Steering behavior

333

Starting behavior

228

Access/entry issue

210

Lighting behavior

207

Safety restraint behavior

205

Electrical issue

183

Smell

178

Ride/handling behavior

172

Powering on/off behavior

161

Recent change

155

Infotainment behavior

90

HVAC behavior

73

Wiper/washer behavior

36

Communication/network issue

7

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


I was driving, and the SUV all of a sudden lost power. I was trying to press harder on the gas pedal to keep up with the traffic, but the SUV was stalling. The SUV would not move, and as I kept trying to press on the gas pedal, a roaring noise like something was trying to turn but the engine kept trying to move the car. It felt like something in the car was trying to move but something kept slipping. I had to turn the car off in the middle of the street and restart it before it would move. Cars…

2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


A Hyundai recall 9C2 update was applied to my vehicle. Ever since that update my vehicle hard shifts on cold starts which I fear is damaging the transmission. Hyundai dealer was able to replicate this and keeps advising us that concern is ‘under review with Hyundai’. I have the service order that states this. This problem has been ongoing for Months! I think Hyundai needs to find a resolution to this as my research indicates it is impacting a lot of customers.

2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 5, 2026


What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle suffers from an intermittent, total engine stalling and propulsion failure. Without warning, the engine completely shuts down while driving and automatically drops the vehicle into Accessory (ACC) Mode. The vehicle is fully intact, operational when it restarts, and is available for immediate inspection upon request How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This issue…

2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The horn stopped working.

2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 3, 2026


Over the past month, on two occasions my vehicle has emitted gasoline fumes filling my garage, and today my interior cabin smelled like gasoline. Additionally, after warming up, my vehicle experiences acceleration drop/stuttering when accelerating after idling. This happens every day. I took the car to two dealerships (San Tan Hyundai and Chapman Hyundai Scottsdale) and they weren’t able to diagnose the issue.

2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The 2024 Caligraphy trim line, has a unique illumination for all dash controls that control; AC, seat heat, seat AC, fan AC, steering wheel heat, ect. Each of these controls are illuminated with a dull Amber color that is impossible to see in bright sunshine, and difficult in all daylight situations. This force the driver to take their eyes off the road to insure proper calibration of each. I confirmed with the sales manager of my serivice dealer Hyundai Nashua ….he drives the same model there…

2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

Filed Aug 2, 2026


On February 24, 2026, I had the 9C2 software update. My vehicle was being checked for oil consumption. Since then I have had issues with it hard shifting when first starting to drive and sometimes after I've been driving a while. This has continued miles down the road, sometimes over thirty minutes after driving. It also just feels continuously like it is not driving smooth. This only started after the update. I contacted HMA. The first person on my case (Gurvinder) told me I needed to return…

2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 2, 2026


Windshield breaks with no reason. I have had 2 windshields crack with no sign of any damage. First windshield is within 3,000 miles of owning the car. Replaced one has already cracked and has less than 500 miles. This issue is affecting multiple Sante fe drivers

2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Filed Aug 1, 2026


After waiting a month (called in june car went in 7/28/26)for an appointment with my dealer for 2 recalls and a broken rear seatbelt the dealership has deemed my vehicle unsafe to drive and has impounded my vehicle for almost a week. They have to replace not only 1 rear seatbelts but ALL rear seatbelts. The original recall is for the front seatbelt.

2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

Filed Aug 1, 2026


Airbag light illuminates on the dash and the seatbelt light illuminates intermittently as the seat electrical harness under the seat only connects in certain positions of the seat. My issue is associated with the passenger seat. This airbag light is associated with the airbag not firing or improperly firing. To avoid a recall, Hyundai has extended the warranty for vehicles for this issue but refuses to fix mine without payment.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.