Worst 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 155 | 1 | 7 | 98,077 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 165,012 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 1 | 5 | 68,848 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 2 | 96,020 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 68,213 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 6 | — | 66,743 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 145,245 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | 1 | 63,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 147,019 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 20,881 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,086,878 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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 — 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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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