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5XYZUDLB9HG••••••2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
332on the model
108builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 8Power Train 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireNov 2023
While I was stopped at a stoplight turn lane in my 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe sport, smoke started to come out of my engine. I removed myself from the turn lane and got my car into a parking lot, and within a minute, flames appeared from the engine. I do not recall a warning light…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2020
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the engine oil levels continued to be low shortly after adding oil to the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed an oil consumption test, but…
Power TrainMay 2017
My wife and I have had the same intermittent problem since acquiring our 2017 santa fe brand new in the late spring of 2016. When turning from a stop or making a very low speed turn, and then starting to accelerate, the vehicle will stall and hesitate, not moving or "catching"…
EngineSep 2024
My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe began consuming oil at an excessive rate—approximately one quart every 250 miles. The vehicle had around 97,000 miles when I first became concerned. I brought it to the Hyundai dealership for evaluation, and they instructed me to continue driving the…
EngineMay 2024
My 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has less than 100,000 miles and has been regularly serviced. On [XXX], the vehicle stopped suddenly and dangerously on the highway. No warning light engaged. Fortunately, I was able to roll to the breakdown lane without causing an accident. 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 5XYZUDLB9HG449604 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.