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2015 Hyundai Santa FE Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 255 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about the engine (63% of complaints, typically around 86,500 miles). It is 11th of 26 Santa FE model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall 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 problems
Engine
161 complaints · 63%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Engine seized-needed complete replacement; $3,344 paid to waikem Hyundai canton, oh- engine light came while driving and car stalled. Never started again, towed to waikem Hyundai, denied warranty coverage stating no proof of adequate oil changes, even though many published reports of Hyundai Santa FE engine failures.…
After getting gas, I noticed a strange sound coming from my car. I dropped it off with my mechanic who recognized this as a Hyundai gdi engine having defects. I had the car towed to a Hyundai dealership that confirmed the bearings were worn and engine rod was almost through the engine. Hyundai has refused to cover…
Brakes
29 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
In late september we received a recall notification ("campaigne194") from the manufacturer stating that a break fluid leak in the anti-lock brake system could cause an electrical short with potential fire in the engine compartment. My wife immediately went to the dealer, fitzgerald Hyundai rockville md, to get it…
My 2015 Hyundai Santa FE has been recalled due to the anti-lock system (ABS) modules that could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrica short over time. The piston seals in the ABS modules's hydraulic valve could leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit (euc) . An electrical short in the ABS module…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles.
While driving my Hyundai Santa FE down a highway at normal speed, the panoramic sunroof on the vehicle shattered. There were no cars ahead of me to cause a rock to fly into the roof and crack it. There was an extremely loud pop sound when this issue occurred. This happened while my family and I were driving back from…
The electronic key system of this car has a big flaw. The doors do not lock even after multiple activation through the lock button of the electronic key when the engine is left running . The behavior is unlike other cars such as nissan altima, which locks the door.s. This behavior makes it much more likely for someone…
Transmission
22 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
Driving on major hwy, car lost power and so I looked for a place to pull over, when I got to side of rd the car stalled out and died completely. Wouldn't restart again. Engine light came on and battery light and other lights. I tried to crank with no luck. Called for help. Got towed to nearest shop. It was motor that…
Hit accelerator and won't shift into gear, loud revs and then hear a bang and the car jumps as it finally shifts into gear. This has happened randomly throughout the life of my car at random, I didn't think much of it, then last week, I start to lose power, and same thing, it happens multiple times on the same drive.…
Electrical
20 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
My 2015 Hyundai Santa FE has been recalled due to the anti-lock system (ABS) modules that could leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrica short over time. The piston seals in the ABS modules's hydraulic valve could leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit (euc) . An electrical short in the ABS module…
The blind spot detector starting randomly going off very sporadically since we had the car. Then one day it started going off almost every minute for about 7-8 minutes then an error message appeared and it stopped working all together. The car was in motion on the freeway.
Fuel system
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles.
Started the car one morning and it ran rough. Turned off A/C and car smoothed out. As we turned off of our road we attempted to accelerate and car would not go more than 1mph per every few seconds. We pulled off in the nearest parking lot and the car died. Dealership has had the car for almost 2 weeks and they have…
While driving the vehicle on the highway, I noticed the check engine light came on. I checked the oil level and other fluids. The oil was very low. I put in a few quarts of oil immediately and took the vehicle to get an oil change professionally shortly after. I noticed the engine with hesitate and idling became…
Air bags
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles.
Air bag warning light on dash stays lit. Car scanned at dealer. Shows air bag control module defective. Told air bags non functioning. Car is at dealer now. Other warning lights activated at same time (traction control and down hill brake). Car was being driven when error lights activated.waiting on call back from…
The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated while making a left turn at 5 MPH, when another vehicle impacted the front passenger wheel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No airbags deployed. The contact sustained a fractured left wrist and right shoulder sprain and did not seek…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Following warranty work on defective door locks, the rear tailgate opens electronically but oftentimes will close immediately on you. It is inconsistent, sometimes it occurs twice in a row and sometimes it is every third opening. It has come down on my head and that of my wife. This happens when the vehicle is turned…
The rear passenger door will not open either from the inside or outside. This happened out of the blue. Car is a 2015...and not covered under warranty. In researching many people have had the same problem with Hyundai models and years. We have talked with the dealership, taken it to a locksmith (couldn't open with a…
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 recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 elantra, genesis coupe, sonata hybrid, 2012-2015 accent, azera, veloster, 2013-2015 elantra coupe, santa fe, 2014-2015 equus, 2010-2012 veracruz, 2010-2013 tucson, 2015 tucson fuel cell, and 2013 santa fe sport vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) of the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a petition letter dated october 10, 2021, requesting an investigation of possible defects in the electronic throttle control (etc) system on certain kia vehicles resulting in the opening of dp21-003. Accordingly, model year (my) 2005-2016 kia optima/k5, my 2006-2015 kia sorento, my 2007-2016 hyundai elantra, my 2007-2016 hyundai santa fe, my 2006-2015 hyundai sonatas are all part of the subject population. The petition was originally filed as a vehicle owner questionnaire that can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under reference (odi) number 11439675.on november 12, 2021, odi opened defec
Questions about the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (161 complaints, typically around 86,500 miles); brakes (29 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); other or unspecified (22 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Santa FE have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (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?
- It is 11th of 26 Santa FE model years by number of complaints, with 255 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.