2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 46 complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai santa fe sport. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, a knocking sound was heard from the engine and the vehicle stalled. In addition, smoke was seen from the engine compartment. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Consumer stated engine blew out and had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. Additionally, the contact observed white smoke coming from the engine and an abnormal oil burning odor. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
- Brakes 23 complaints