2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

20142016
Complaints
100
Crashes
3
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#137 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:104,047 mi
Fires:2
#215 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

Avg mileage:60,643 mi
#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:58,222 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Engine Problems
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
104,047
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,643
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,222
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
214,516
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,744
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Shaft:Intermediate/Lay
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~739,810 vehicles.

21V303000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~151,205 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

20V520000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~151,205 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

17V358000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~437,400 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.

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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 100 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 37 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (37 complaints, avg 104,047 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (15 complaints, avg 60,643 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 58,222 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,530 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport include 3 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 739,810 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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