2015 HYUNDAI Santa Fe Sport Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ENGINE

23 complaints

GDFI MODOR IS BURNING GAS AND OIL TOO QUICKLY Randomly shutting off Burning too much oil

Oct 31, 2025

Despite regular oil changes and maintenance. Engine failed due to lack of oil at 122,000 miles. Complete oil change was done at 120,000 miles. Tune up completed at 118,000 miles

Jul 02, 2025

Oil consumption issues, can cause engine failure while driving. Car burns 2-3 quarts every 1,000 miles car takes just over 5qt to fill. Issues stated at around 70,000 now at 82,000. This is a long standing issue that needs to be addressed on hundreds of thousands of vehicles with the GDI engines

Apr 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving home at approximately 25 MPH, the engine seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road safely. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was next towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer confirmed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

Nov 07, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to exceed 15 MPH. The contact was able to arrive to the intended destination, where the failure persisted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the knock sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Jul 30, 2024

+ 18 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

14 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (21V303000) (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

May 13, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, after the recall repair was performed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the dealer was made aware of the failure but informed her that she needed to pay out-of-pocket for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 84,882.

May 06, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V520000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, after the recalls were repaired, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to park the vehicle outside as a precaution. The dealer informed the contact that they would call back to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no open recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Feb 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,646

Nov 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer had been notified twice about the recall however, the contact was informed that the dealer was unaware of the recall. The manufacturer had been notified twice about the recall and provided a case number each time. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Sep 03, 2021

+ 9 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the air bag warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective clock spring. The contact was informed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Feb 04, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that some of the accessory buttons were inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the clock spring had failed and could affect the deployment of the air bag. The clock spring was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300. Consumer would like a portion of repair cost refunded from Hyundai, due to safety issue.

Jun 06, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL BUTTONS STOPPED FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED HEADQUARTER HYUNDAI (985 RINEHART RD, SANFORD, FL 32771) OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Jan 07, 2021

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was performed; however while driving at 70 MPH a year later, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft and the ABS had failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Feb 16, 2022

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND CAR JUST STOCK. I READ THAT OLD MODELS HAVE SAME PROBLEM. I INSPECTED THE CAR AND FIGURE THAT AXLE SHAFT TURNS INSIDE OF TRANSMISSION AND BROKE IT FROM INSIDE.

Dec 20, 2018

TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT RED-LINE SPEEDS. ENGINE RPM'S CONTINUE TO REV UP WHILE VEHICLE FORWARD TRAJECTORY IS CUT OFF. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM - CREATES SAFETY ISSUE WHEN PASSING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES AT RED-LINE INSTEAD OF SHIFTING UP TO THE NEXT GEAR. WHEN GOING FROM ZERO TO SIXTY (FROM A STOP) THE TACHOMETER/TRANSMISSION WILL DISENGAGE AFTER FIRST GEAR HITS REDLINE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN AUTOMATIC MODE. ENGINE CONTINUES TO REV HIGHER RPM'S, BUT VEHICLE LOSES FORWARD TRAJECTORY. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM SINCE OWNING THE CAR WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2015.

Jun 29, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power however, the driver was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality, but the failure recurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Jul 31, 2023

The contact's sister owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while his sister was driving and following him on the highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. His sister managed to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. Prior to the failure, the contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where she had the vehicle serviced under an unknown recall. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Oct 20, 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Put in reverse to move backwards 5 feet or so the vehicle kept going and moving faster I applied the brake and hitting the brakes as well I didn't wonna hit the parked cars behind me so I put in park thinking that will also help stop the vehicle nothing worked it only stopped after hitting my other car that was parked on the street I tried everything to stop it it just took off I came out a beautiful morning to change the radiator it was dripping from the bottom I purchased a new one I put the car front wheels on ramps to look underneath to see what sockets I needed I got in vehicle just to lower off ramps backing down slow foot covering brake once the car touch ground it accelerated not fast but wouldn't stop it happened so fast but I applied the emergency brake its moving faster applying the brake as well im looking in the mirror at wants behind me as well I put in park thinking that would stop the vehicle but it was accelerating didnt stop until it hit the car parked on the street that's also mine it was dangerous and scary and im thankful it wasnt a tragedy normally my grandkids would be playing out there i could killed them I cant stop thinking about the what could been driving 42 years I consider myself a good driver defensive driving course never had a chargeable accident drove professional also for 32 years I did all I could think of in that little bit of time it just accelerated again backing tapping brakes 2 or 3 times coming down off ramps front maybe 4 or 5 inches off ground lowering to ground it take off something worth looking into thank you last thing my wife was coming to bring me a flashlight the fence hit her 30 more seconds she probably would been hit or killed so this is really affecting me

Oct 07, 2025

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

I am writing to express my concern regarding an ongoing and persistent issue with excessive engine oil consumption in my 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, Subject: Severe Oil Consumption Issue - 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe - VIN: [XXX] The vehicle consumes an alarming amount of oil, approximately 1 quart every 300 miles. This rate of consumption is far beyond what is considered normal and strongly suggests a serious mechanical or manufacturing defect. I have already taken the vehicle to a mechanic to diagnose and attempt to resolve this problem. Based on their professional advice, the following parts were recently replaced: 1.Engine Valve Cover Gasket 2.Turbo Charger Oil Line 3.Spark Plugs Unfortunately, despite these repairs, the issue of excessive oil consumption remains unresolved. The rate of oil loss remains consistent and dangerously high. This was first informed by a service center when I took the car for a random check. Then, after traveling 1,000 miles, the engine oil level dropped again. After that, I am keeping an eye on that. This level of oil consumption poses a significant risk to the engine's long-term health and reliability, and it is a major inconvenience and expense for me as the owner. I am deeply concerned that a major engine component may be failing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Sep 26, 2025

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Driving on freeway and noticed smoke. Realized I needed to pull over and brakes weren’t working. Off ramp was at an incline so car came to a stop just in time to get toddler and myself out of vehicle. Car was on fire.

Aug 03, 2025

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

I bought the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe yesterday evening. Upon leaving the dealership I promptly broke for a car in front of me. Immediately the vehicle turned off completely. I put the vehicle in the park and attempted to start the vehicle back up. The vehicle would not start up and begin leaking a prominent scent. Following this, white smoke with the same pungent smell was coming from the engine. I propped the hood and saw the smoke continue to release. I then motioned away from the vehicle and called for a tow truck. The car is now being inspected by the dealership I purchased it from the same day. I believe this is related to the NHTSA recall on 2010-2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, recall date 09/22/2023, recall number 21V303000, and Hyundai Safety Recall 251s Anti-Lock Braking System Fuse Replace. This issue is not listed under my vehicle VIN number but it’s apparent to be the case and issue and is being inspected further by the dealership.

Jul 26, 2025

STEERING

1 complaint

While PARKED IN FRONT OF 7-11 WITH ENGINE NOT RUNNING, THE POWER STEERING ATTACHMENT IN THE WHEEL WELL BROKE AND RELEASED FLUID ON THE HOT ENGINE. PATRONS IN SORE ALERTED ME THAT THE CAR WAS SMOKING OUT THE HOOD. I RACED BACK TO MY SANTA FE AND NOTICED FIRE. THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HAD TURNED RADICALLY AFTER I PARKED IT. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE BROUGHT FROM THE STORE. I RETRIEVED AS MUCH AS I COULD. MY SANTA FE BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS TOTALLY CONSUMED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. OBVIOUSLY, MY VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. 7-11 HAS THE EVENT ON TAPE. I RECEIVED NO COMPENSATION FROM ANYONE. I HAD TO CLEAN UP THE CHARRED REMAINS. WHY WAS THIS VIN NOT RECALLED/

Jul 11, 2025

Fire: 1

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Per Franklin County Fire Department report, they determined a malfunction in the canister vent valve associated with the gas tank initiated a fire. According to the department findings, the canister vent valve detached from the vehicle and was discovered approximately 200 yards behind the final position of the vehicle, still burning. This malfunction is believed to have compromised the fuel system, leading to an ignition and subsequent vehicle fire. The vehicle sustained extensive damage and was deemed a total loss.

Jun 19, 2025

Fire: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

During acceleration to pass car sputters and has no power. Merging into traffic is dangerous. The best shift is faulty as well . Mine is in park but it is showing it in drive and won't crank

Jun 16, 2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FIRERELATED

1 complaint

See attached document for complaint.

May 23, 2025

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. After replacing the engine, each time the vehicle was in for routine service the mechanic noted that the engine coolant was low. Later while driving there was a loud popping noise coming from the engine compartment before the engine was engulfed in flames. During the failure, the vehicle and camping equipment were destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Mar 01, 2023

Fire: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated he took the vehicle to the dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the knock sensor detected a failure and shifted the vehicle into SAFE mode. The manufacturer was contacted by the dealer. The dealer was asked to continue performing tests on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Aug 18, 2022

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

The contact co-owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V358000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

May 19, 2022

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door lock/latch had malfunctioned and the door could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 88,000

Feb 07, 2022

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE FRONT PORTION OF THE SUNROOF HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN AND SHATTERED AROUND THE PERIMETER AND THE CENTER. I NOTICED IT SEVERAL DAYS AGO, MAY 16, 2019, WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO ENTER MY CAR.

May 21, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

WE WERE ON A TRIP FROM NEBRASKA TO MICHIGAN AND RETURN. WHEN TRAVELING ALONG THE TOLL ROAD EXPRESS SOUTH OF CHICAGO AT ABOUT 65MPH 02/1WE BOTH SMELLED "SOMETHING BURNING". DETERMINING THAT IT WAS NOT ANYTHING ON THE INTERIOR, WE CLOSED THE OUTSIDE AIR VENT CONTROL AND FELT THAT IT WAS KIND OF A HOT ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN WE COULD FINALLY EXIT THE EXPRESSWAY WE TRIED TO SMELL AROUND THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AND THE ODOR SEEMED TO HAVE GONE AWAY. WE ATE LUNCH, LET THE CAR SIT FOR 45 MINUTES AND DROVE ON, NOT SMELLING THAT AGAIN. THE "BURNING ODOR" WAS PRESENT FOR 5-8 MINUTES.

Apr 05, 2019

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

1 complaint

VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OCCURRED 2018 VEHICLE HAS ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DOESN'T TURN ON EVEN AFTER CAR WAS JUMPED WITH CABLE 3/31

Mar 31, 2019

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

I ACTUALLY HAVE TWO SEPARATE PROBLEMS WITH MY HYUNDAI. 1)MY CAR LURCHES WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS IF I'VE HAD TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. I WAS CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS BEHIND SOMEONE WHO SLOWED WAY DOWN. THEY FINALLY GOT OVER THE TRACKS AND SPED BACK UP, I ALSO STEPPED ON THE GAS TO GO JUST AS THE RR CROSSING ARMS STARTED TO FLASH & COME DOWN, THERE WAS A TRAIN COMING. MY CAR HESITATED AND LURCHED WHICH GAVE ME A BIT OF A FRIGHT, SINCE THERE WAS A TRAIN COMING THREE BLOCKS AWAY. I MADE IT ACROSS THE TRACKS WITH TIME TO SPARE, BUT HAVE ALSO HAD THIS HAPPEN WHEN I WAS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. WHEN YOU PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, TO HAVE YOUR CAR LURCH & PAUSE IS A BIT UNNERVING & MAKES ME LOOK LIKE A JERK DRIVER TO PULL OUT TO THEN ONLY PAUSE & GO. 2)THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. WE HAD GOTTEN 5 TO 6 INCHES OF HEAVY WET SNOW. I TOOK MY LITTLE SWEEPER & SWEPT OFF ALL OF THE WINDSHIELD AROUND THE WIPERS, SIDE WINDOWS & BACK WINDOW. I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND TURNED THE WIPERS ON TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD MORE CLEARLY, THIS KNOCKED SOME SNOW DOWN WHERE THE WIPER RESTS & THE WIPERS WOULDN'T MOVE. IT'S AS THOUGH THEY COULDN'T GO DOWN AND RESET THEMSELVES, SO THEY WOULDN'T COME BACK UP. I GOT OUT & CLEANED AROUND THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN. THERE WAS SOME SNOW ON TOP OF MY CAR WHEN I LEFT MY HOME THAT I WAS TOO SHORT TO REACH. STOPPING AT THE STOP LIGHT CAUSED SOME OF THE SNOW TO FALL FORWARD ON MY WINDSHIELD. I TURNED THE WIPERS ON AND THEY PUSHED MOST OF IT OFF, BUT WHEN THEY COULDN'T GO ALL THE WAY BACK DOWN THEY WERE UNABLE TO SWIPE AGAIN. THEY KEPT TRYING BUT THEY DIDN'T GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO RESET THEY WERE STUCK. SINCE THERE WAS STILL SNOW BLOCKING MY VISION, I GOT OUT AT STOPLIGHT & SWEPT SNOW OFF MY WINDSHIELD & BASE OF WIPERS. LIGHT WAS NOW GREEN SO I QUICKLY JUMPED IN TO GO, MY CAR LURCHED (SEE #1) & MORE SNOW FELL FORWARD. SAME SCENARIO, VISION BLOCKED.

Apr 13, 2018

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

PURCHASED A CPO CAR FROM DEALERSHIP. 32K MILES. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 150 MILES WHEN DRIVING UP A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 60MPH, ENGINE STARTING SEVERE KNOCKING, IN LESS THEN 1/2 MILE, ENGINE FAILED. ELECTRICAL WORKED, PUT ON HAZARD LIGHTS. BRAKES WERE UNUSABLE. COASTED TO EMERGENCY LANE AND PUSHED INTO PARK. CAR WAS TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CAR ENGINE THREW A ROD. ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS CAR WAS "CERTIFIED". CAR WAS RETURNED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE A FULL REFUND WAS OBTAINED. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ENGINE SOUND.

Mar 27, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

PUSH TO START DOES NOT WORK. BRAKE IS NOT REGISTERING

Feb 28, 2018

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.0T 4CYL WJTH THE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED (2011-2014) ENGINE. THETA || GDI 2.0 WAS RUNNING PERFECTLY NORMAL ONE DAY NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED BESIDES MY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT . I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON FLAT PAVED ROAD WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING/ TICKING NOISE VERY LOUDLY , THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN CAME ON , I TURNED THE CAR AROUND TO HEAD BACK HOME WHICH I WAS ONLY 4 MILES AWAY , THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER TO THE ENGINE AS I KEPT DRIVING TO MAKE IT HOME , I MADE IT TO THE HILL I LIVE ON WHICH IS STEEP AND TRIED TO GO A LITTLE FASTER BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T GO OVER 20 MPH AT THIS POINT AND THE NOISE IS BECOMING LOUDER AND LOUDER . I MADE IT TO MY DRIVE WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . I TURNED THE KEY OFF FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND THEN TRIED STARTING IT UP AGAIN , IT WOULDN'T. TURN OVER AND MADE A LOUD CLUNK . I DID TRY HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AS I WAS TOLD THE TROUBLE CODE IT WAS DISPLAYING WERE P0014 AND P0024 , MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THIS AS THE ENGINE TIMING SOLENOIDS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND THE CAMSHAFT TIMING BEING ADVANCED , I WENT AHEAD WITH THE NEW SOLENOIDS AND A COMPLETE OIL CHANGE DUE TO THERE BEING METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL AND ON THE SOLENOIDS . AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETE IT WAS TEST DRIVEN BY THE MECHANIC AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ONCE AGAIN, THE BRAND NEW SOLENOIDS AND OIL ALL HAD BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH METAL SHAVINGS . I WAS THEN ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE AS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I NOW HAVE A CAR WITH AN OUTSTANDING BALANCE THAT DOESN'T RUN AND A VERY HIGH MECHANIC BILL AND NOTHING TO SHOW FOR IT. I WILL NOT BE PURCHASING A REPLACEMENT ENGINE OUT OF POCKET AS THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE

Jan 19, 2018

STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR DID NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (POHANKA HYUNDAI, 1770 RITCHIE STATION CT, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20790, 301-899-0480), WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE TECHNICIAN FURTHER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000.

Dec 27, 2017

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING, ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON, AND THE GAS RANGE CONTINUOUSLY FLUCTUATED AS IF I WAS PUTTING GAS IN THE CAR, BUT IT WAS LEAKING SOMEWHERE. THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO STOPPED WORKING.THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE SEPTEMBER.

Dec 13, 2017

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

WHEN I MAKE A TURN I CAN HEAR A CLICKING SOUND.

Aug 22, 2017

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

WE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HYUNDAI STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 17V-358. THE LETTER INCLUDED A LINK TO A WEBSITE TO MAKE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. WE SELECTED A DEALER FROM THE LINK AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE DEALERS NAME IS ABC HYUNDAI IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. THE WEB SITE FRAUDULENTLY WOULD NOT ALLOW US TO MAKE THE SERVICE APPOINTMENT UNLESS WE ALSO PURCHASED MAINTENANCE SERVICES. *TR

Aug 03, 2017

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How many problems does the 2015 HYUNDAI Santa Fe Sport have?

The 2015 HYUNDAI Santa Fe Sport currently has 68 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

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