repaired · 2023 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
2015 Hyundai Santa FE SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-520 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has problems
84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
41Engine2 crash/fire/injury
16Service brakes, hydraulic
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
5Engine and engine cooling
4Steering
3Air bags
3Fuel/propulsion system
127 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Hood: latch
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
88kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 engine complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles17under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Santa FE Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Santa FE Sport median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport safety ratings
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Santa FE Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle suffered a severe engine overheating failure that created an immediate fire risk and electrical safety signaling failure. A brand-new replacement engine was installed by an authorized dealership in April 2026 under a goodwill warranty and had only been driven ~ 3,100 miles since…
Today while driving to church we started hearing a ping noise ever so often. This just started then. After leaving church to go home the pinging noise got louder than the engine stalled and wouldn't start again. I had to have my car towed to my house. That is where it is now. The tow truck driver…
On 4/25/2026 I lost power on business freeway an orange light flash on along with whining noise I had to steer to right side shoulder for safety. Had it towed to dealership on 4/27/2026 they informed me 3 days later on 4/30/2026 that my car overheated. My car never overheated no smell of coolant…
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