repaired · 2024 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2017 Hyundai Santa FE SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 358 owner complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-056 the manufacturer reports only 63% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has problems
358 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
208Engine5 crash/fire/injury
42Power train
41Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
29Vehicle speed control
28Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling
16Electrical system
13Service brakes
11Air bags
5615 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 208 | 5 |
| Power train | 42 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 41 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 2 |
| Air bags | 11 | 3 |
| 15 other systems | 56 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 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 · 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…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Front: anchorage
Risk. If the bolt was not sufficiently tightened, driver's seat belt may come unanchored in a collision, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
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?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 82 engine complaints. 72% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
32under 30k miles59under 100k miles23100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2017 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
2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport safety ratings
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 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.
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…
Started car to reverse out of parking space and it started jerking as I accelerated. Drove jerkily the few blocks I had to go to make it home. Did not drive again but upon starting it the check engine light came on. Contacted Hyundai customer care who told me my car was covered under two extended…
This is in reference to the Hyundai 9C2 ECU software update for Theta II engines that have caused my 2017 Santa Fe Sport to hesitate, surge and run poorly the first few minutes after a cold start! I contacted my dealership but they have not offered any resolution as of yet even though Hyundai…
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