2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 970 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

970

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

23 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe (6)

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

🔧 Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number…

NHTSA #17V142000

🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch

If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059….

NHTSA #17V358000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine

The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service…

NHTSA #17V578000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #16V842000

🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Warning Light/Devices

Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall…

NHTSA #16V145000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

NHTSA #22V056000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Based on 970 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

494

Power Train

164

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Vehicle Speed Control

Steering

Engine And Engine Cooling

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Hyundai Santa Fe — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 6 recall campaigns and 970 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has 6 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 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe safe to buy?

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2017.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.