2015 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 254 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (160), Service Brakes (30), Power Train (22).
Key takeaways
- 254 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 | 160 | 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%.
| 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 2026-07-21
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...
Engine - filed 2026-05-17
The engine failed due to complete and sudden oil loss. The vehicle is currently at Fremont Hyundai and available for inspection. Safety risk: the engine failed while driving on the highway with children in the vehicle. A check engine light appeared with no prior warning, the vehicle immediately lost power and stalled, ...
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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.