2015 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 162 complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE, 49% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 162 49% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 hyundai santa fe. While driving 5-10 MPH, smoke and flames appeared from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and contacted the fire department. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police tow yard. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was inspected. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
On August 2, 2023 I was driving my truck and it completely shut off on me on the highway. I push the start button to turn the engine and it just keep turning like it wanted to start, but it didn't. Called the tow truck to take it to the shop, to then get a call after two days saying that they couldn't find out what was going on, because when they ran the test it didn't come back with any code. The clerk informed me that when he started my truck that next day, it cranked as if nothing was wrong.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints