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2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport, most often about the engine (55% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Santa FE Sport model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport problems
Engine
46 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
The contact's mother owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's mother was able to drive to her residence; however, the vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and…
While accelerating the engine started to make noise. The noise almost sounded like metal stuck spinning around in a metal fan. It stopped when I let off the gas and was fine for another mile. It then started sounding again but did not stop when I let off the gas. I barely made it into a parking lot then had to call to…
Brakes
23 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA campaign numbers: 20v520000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 21v303000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, after the recalls were repaired, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light illuminated. The…
Electrical
9 complaints · 11%Vehicle completely turned off when driving on the highway occurred 2018 vehicle has engine and electrical problems doesn't turn on even after car was jumped with cable 3/31
We were on a trip from nebraska to michigan and return. When traveling along the toll road express south of chicago at about 65mph 02/1we both smelled "something burning". Determining that it was not anything on the interior, we closed the outside air vent control and felt that it was kind of a hot electrical wire…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 8%While driving, all warning lights on the dash came on, and the gas range continuously fluctuated as if I was putting gas in the car, but it was leaking somewhere. The speedometer also stopped working.this is the second time this has happened since september.
The front portion of the sunroof has cracked and broken and shattered around the perimeter and the center. I noticed it several days ago, may 16, 2019, when I was about to enter my car.
Transmission
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 21v303000 (service brakes, hydraulic) was performed; however while driving at 70 MPH a year later, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact veered…
The contact's sister owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that while his sister was driving and following him on the highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. His sister managed to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. Prior to the…
Steering
4 complaints · 5%Vehicle completely turned off when driving on the highway occurred 2018 vehicle has engine and electrical problems doesn't turn on even after car was jumped with cable 3/31
Doors and locks
3 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport. The contact stated that the rear passenger door did not lock automatically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (pohanka Hyundai, 1770 ritchie station ct, capitol heights, md 20790, [phone]), where the technician was unable to unlock the door and recommended that the…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door lock/latch had malfunctioned and the door could not be opened from inside or outside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short in the ABS module can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, and inspect and replace the ABS module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 25, 2021. Note: this recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20v-520. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 205.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 santa fe sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: If the ABS module short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS module and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began december 22, 2020. Note: this recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 21v-303 and all affected vehicles will now be repaired under 21v-303. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 194.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2015 santa fe sport vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If the hood is not securely closed or the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary latch cable, free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2017. Owner's may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for the recall is 163.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2017 santa fe and santa fe sport vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch actuating cable may corrode and bind, causing the secondary hood latch to remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (46 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); brakes (23 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 28, 2021 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Hyundai Santa FE Sport?
- It is 5th of 6 Santa FE Sport model years by number of complaints, with 83 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.