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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZU3LB8HG••••••2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
335on the model
108builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 6Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireNov 2021
The owner had just left the driveway and was driving up the neighborhood block at low speed in the vehicle when another driver motioned that there was a problem with the car, pointing at the driver's side wheel well. The owner immediately pulled to the curb, exited the vehicle,…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2026
The 9C2 campaign software update introduced dangerous vehicle hesitation and unpredictable gear changes in active traffic, presenting and immediate crash hazard
Service BrakesMay 2022
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service…
EngineJun 2026
We have been involved with an Oil Consumption problem since 2025 maybe earlier. No leaks just an over use of oil. I have had to fill it myself or take it to the dealer. They did testing and di some kind of cleaning that took 8 hours. We still have the problem and while driving…
EngineMar 2026
These vehicles are not suitable to be on the road, and you NHTSA and Hyundai are doing NOTHING ABOUT IT. These vehicles are EATING oil, a quart every 200 miles. My daughter(college) can't even go on a short road trip to another city without adding oil. The engines in these crap…
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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 5XYZU3LB8HG498822 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.