This page covers 2 recalls, 252 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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.
Engine complaints dominate the 2015 Santa Fe picture by a wide margin, with well over 100 reports focused on oil consumption and engine failure. Owners frequently describe engines burning through oil rapidly between changes, sometimes dropping to critically low levels with no warning light until the damage is done. The most common sequence owners report: a check engine light appears suddenly, the engine begins knocking, and the vehicle loses power, often while driving at highway speeds. Several owners report the engine was effectively destroyed despite recent oil changes. Alongside oil consumption, some owners describe stalling, limp mode activation, and fault codes for crankshaft and camshaft sensors. Powertrain and brake complaints appear in a smaller number of reports. A single report mentions a cracked passenger airbag cover on the dashboard.
252
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
13
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has two recalls, both rated at the same severity level, with the more consequential being an ABS control module that can overheat and cause an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
The hood latch cable can corrode and bind, leaving the secondary latch disengaged even when the hood appears closed. If the primary latch is then released, the hood can fly open while driving, blocking the driver's view of the road.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, potentially starting a fire in the engine compartment.
What the fix does
The ABS fuse will be replaced at no cost to restore normal brake system function.
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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
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.
