2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 223 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, 45% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 223 45% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 76,000 miles 96 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 5
Injuries and deaths: 1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 96 complaints that include mileage. 42% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	26
20k to 40k miles	10
40k to 60k miles	4
60k to 80k miles	10
80k to 100k miles	17
100k to 120k miles	13
120k to 140k miles	8
140k to 160k miles	4
160k to 180k miles	3
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	1

What the data shows

Of the 96 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 5 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and decelerated independently. Additionally, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that an unknown software update needed to be performed.

Reported at 37,000 miles, April 2020 Injury

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while performing a routine oil check on the vehicle, he noticed that the oil level was lower than required. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic found no faults with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure but offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Reported at 50,000 miles, June 2021

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Hyundai models