Worst 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 35 | 1 | 7 | 94,533 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~437,400 vehicles.
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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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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