2017 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 974 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Engine (653), Power Train (166), Unknown Or Other (94).
Key takeaways
- 974 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 23 a fire, 18 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 653 | 67% |
| Power Train | 166 | 17% |
| Unknown Or Other | 94 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 70 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 61 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 59 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 6% |
| Steering | 27 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 24 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 2% |
| Suspension | 10 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-05
I am submitting a complaint regarding engine oil consumption in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L 4-cylinder with approximately 117,000 miles. The vehicle consumes approximately one quart of engine oil every 5,000 miles during normal operation. There are no visible oil leaks or noticeable exhaust smoke. I am concern...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-11-02
On October 14, the vehicle experienced a sudden and catastrophic loss of motive power ("limp mode") while driving at highway speeds, creating an immediate and severe risk of a high-speed rear-end collision. Notably, no Check Engine Light or dashboard warning illuminated prior to or during this sudden deceleration to wa...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-29
The engine light came on. Upon driving it on the highway it would lost acceleration but was able to drive under 50 miles per hour about 5 miles. When opened the hood there was fluid splattered on the engine. There is a hole in the upper left quadrant beneath the engine cover.
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More for the 2017 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.