This page covers 3 recalls, 75 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate the 2015 Santa Fe Sport, with owners frequently describing sudden engine failure while driving at highway speeds. The most common pattern involves the engine seizing or locking up, often preceded by a knocking noise or a flashing check engine light, sometimes with no warning at all. Several owners report the vehicle stalling mid-drive and being unable to restart, requiring a tow. Brake complaints are the second most-reported system, though the narratives in this set don't show a single tight symptom cluster the way engine complaints do. A handful of powertrain reports round out the picture. On the engine side specifically, failures tend to occur at higher mileage but still within what many owners consider a reasonable service life, and the seized or blown engine diagnosis comes up repeatedly across multiple independent accounts.
75
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
6
Fire-Related
By System
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake fluid leak inside the ABS module that can cause an electrical short and start an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.
The remaining recall involves the hood latch system. A cable that operates the secondary hood latch can corrode and bind, leaving that latch disengaged even when the hood appears closed. If the primary latch is then released, the hood can fly open unexpectedly while driving, blocking the driver's view of the road.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid can leak inside the Anti-lock Brake System module, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse and inspect or replace the ABS module as needed, at no cost.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid can leak into the Anti-lock Brake System module, causing an electrical short.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary hood latch cable can corrode and stick, leaving the secondary hood latch unlatched even when the hood is closed.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the secondary latch cable at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
