2015 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 48.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of power train at 6.6%.
Complaints332
Crashes13
Fires17
Injuries12
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 48.2% · 160
Power train 6.6% · 22
Unknown or other 6.6% · 22
Service brakes 6.3% · 21
Electrical system 6.0% · 20
Fuel/propulsion system 3.9% · 13
Structure 3.0% · 10
Air bags 2.7% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire and 12 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Hyundai Santa FE in this data, 2015 sits 11th by complaint volume. 2017 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 62 in the last three years against 165 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,430 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving on the interstate at approximately 70 miles per hour, the engine powered down and would not restart. A mechanic advised me the engine seized and would need to be replaced, due to lack of oil in the engine. The oil had been changed at regular intervals, and there was no indication of an oil leak or low pressure. I have reviewed Investigation DP 22-003 and believe I have experienced a similar defect. Engine
I was driving on the highway when I heard a noise and my vehicle locked up and died. I was able to pull it over and have it towed to the nearest Hyundai dealer. They confirmed it is the same issue theyâve seen with many of these vehicles where the issues with oil cause the bearings to degrade and lockup the engine. Thereâs nothing they can do unless we provide all the receipts for our oil changes. Engine
The engine failed. The failure started at 56,000 miles with knocking and got worse over time. My entire family and others safety was put at risk due to the engine failure and possible lack of performance at any time and chance of fire. The dealership and an independent mechanic confirmed engine would fail and has inspected the vehicle. There was no warnings or lights that illuminated on the vehicle Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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