2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
The 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport has 114 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (40%) concerns engine. Next are brakes (20%) and electrical system (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 114 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 40% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 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 55 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 71,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 90,000 miles (27 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 9 complaints mention a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 6 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE Sport with enough data (44 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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 that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. After replacing the engine, each time the vehicle was in for routine service the mechanic noted that the engine coolant was low. Later while driving there was a loud popping noise coming from the engine compartment before the engine was engulfed in flames.
Per Franklin County Fire Department report, they determined a malfunction in the canister vent valve associated with the gas tank initiated a fire. According to the department findings, the canister vent valve detached from the vehicle and was discovered approximately 200 yards behind the final position of the vehicle, still burning. This malfunction is believed to have compromised the fuel system, leading to an ignition and subsequent vehicle fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that the rear passenger door did not lock automatically. The technician further stated that the failure was not covered by the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
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.