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5XYZU3LB0HG••••••2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
327on the model
107builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 3Vehicle Speed Control 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2017
The contact owned a 2017 hyundai santa fe. While the contact's husband was making a left turn at 10 mph, the vehicle failed to gain speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. Another vehicle traveling from the opposite direction struck the front passenger side of the…
Power TrainJul 2026
Complete unmitigated loss of acceleration and power while traveling at highway speeds, creating an immediate life-threatening road hazard. Following a warranty engine replacement and mandatory dealer software flash at Clay Cooley Hyundai (Sherman, TX), the vehicle began…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after an unknown Emission recall was performed on the vehicle, the vehicle started sputtering at start-up and then while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and…
EngineFeb 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started jerking and lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was…
Power TrainJun 2026
A Hyundai recall 9C2 update was applied to my vehicle. Ever since that update my vehicle hard shifts on cold starts which I fear is damaging the transmission. Hyundai dealer was able to replicate this and keeps advising us that concern is ‘under review with Hyundai’. I have the…
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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 5XYZU3LB0HG500191 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.