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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZT3LB6HG••••••2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
327on the model
107builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Power Train 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2026
On April 2, 2026, the engine in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe failed catastrophically while my wife was driving. The vehicle lost power suddenly and completely. There was no warning and no prior symptoms. She was able to pull over safely in a residential area. The vehicle was towed…
EngineAug 2025
Subject: Urgent Safety & Warranty Concern – 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (TSB #21-01-002H) Dear Hyundai Customer Care and NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety and warranty concern regarding my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (VIN: [XXX] , mileage:97,320). The vehicle is exhibiting…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2023
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L automatic, took the car in for recall service. The following recall services were completed: (23-01-014H-5), (23-01-004H), (20-01-006H), (#17-01-050), (17-01-002). Service completed on 07/25/23, car was in perfect working order prior to recall…
SeatsMay 2019
Engine performance is under normal specifications 22 - 24 MPG, car is giving 20 MPG on hwy. Both front seat are unconfortables, they are too deep tha need to be filled up with a large cushion or pillow in order to keep the body in good position, other wise neck has to be bent…
Power TrainSep 2016
Vehicle shakes and jerks at 50 mph on a 30% up grade. Unknown answer by dealership. Dealership has seen vehicle 3 times for this and all they said they did was reset sensors. This did not remedy the issue. I am not pleased or satisfied with results
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XYZT3LB6HG436077 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.