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5XYZU3LB5HG••••••2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
327on the model
107builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 2Air Bags 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashAug 2022
My lane departure and collision warning did not work when I crashed into a car head on and totallled my vehicle. I had not yet received my recall maintenance, nor did I know about both recalls. Only the first. Not only that but lane assist did not work and the airbag did not go…
Power TrainMar 2026
I purchase the 2017 Santa Fe Sport in October of 2023 with just short of 80K miles. It was in great condition and had no issues. I have maintained it according to Hyundai specification and regular on schedule oil changes with recommended 5w-20 full synthetic. At approximately…
EngineJun 2025
The car has been experiencing significant problems with oil consumption. During a routine oil change on 2/27/25 I was told my oil was significantly low and I had it refilled. When I checked the following weekend [XXX] it was significantly low again after only 500 miles. I took…
Air BagsAug 2017
My wife is short and needs to sit on a cushion, while riding in the front passenger seat. Unfortunately, the car interprets this cushion as a child restraining seat and shuts off the passenger air bag. This presents a dangerous situation for her. We bought this car new in 2017.…
EngineJul 2022
My vehicle has been consuming oil. I have had to put quarts of oil in my car weekly. The vehicle isn't leaking oil, but is burning oil. Contacted dealer and was informed that it's the type of engine and no redemdy. Car smells like it's burning. This has been an ongoing problem…
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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 5XYZU3LB5HG387211 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.