2015 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (161), Service Brakes (30), Power Train (22).
Key takeaways
- 255 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 13 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 63% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 12% |
| Power Train | 22 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 4% |
| Structure | 9 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% |
| Steering | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-16
While driving home at approximately 60 mph in our 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. We were able to carefully maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road, but the vehicle would not turn over or restart. We were traveling with our young children at the time, and this sudden engine fai...
Engine - filed 2026-07-21
Driving on highway no warning lights appeared the car made a loud pop noise and heavy smoke appeared from under the hood. Immediately pulled over and noticed all of the oil poured out and was nasty looking. The car was up to date on oil change. My car was towed home and bone dry no oil and no coolant the engine now had...
Engine - filed 2026-06-12
I was driving down the road ( a busy Farm to market road) and my car lost power and died. Luckily i got off of the road. I tried to start the car again, but it kept dying. I had my son in law come help me move the car to a friends house so that I could get it to the dealership. It was after hours. I regularly get my oi...
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More for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.