Worst 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 180 | — | 4 | 61,737 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 41 | — | 1 | 38,459 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 36 | — | — | 17,782 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 21 | — | — | 19,730 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | 2 | 21,352 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | 1 | 106,696 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 1 | 1 | 18,258 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 43,664 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 3 | — | 19,355 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | 1 | 44,787 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 26,267 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 10,149 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil:High Tension/Spark Plug Wires | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~811,908 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt for the driver's seat belt anchor might not have been sufficiently tightened during assembly.
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2017 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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