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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 252 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
252
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
13 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V651000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 252 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
127
Service Brakes
23
Power Train
22
Unknown Or Other
18
Electrical System
17
Air Bags
9
Exterior Lighting
7
Steering
6
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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 256 complaints 2011 181 complaints 2012 351 complaints 2013 604 complaints 2014 491 complaints 2015 252 complaints 2016 233 complaints 2017 924 complaints 2018 107 complaints 2019 188 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 recalls and 252 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Engine, Service Brakes, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Santa Fe should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Santa Fe are: 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.