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    Hyundai Santa Fe

    EPA MPG: 20 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 6 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    We expect the 2025 Santa Fe will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from the 2024 model.

    The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Muffler

    "It started in the summer. There was a burbling noise coming from the muffler. It turned out to be under warranty and was replaced by the manufacture."

    Anonymous A., AB (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3-L V6)
    Other/unsure

    "Lift gate would not close. Started 04/2024 went on for 2 months until part was replaced."

    Anonymous, AZ (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "No problems"

    Anonymous, OK (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    "Oil light came on. I added oil and checked twice in the next 2 weeks and added a little more. It has been fine ever since then. Oil right at full in the next 6 weeks. No more issues. But it spooked me so I'm selling it."

    Anonymous A., CO (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3-L V6)

    "Oil pan leak had to have oil pan replaced"

    Anonymous, TX (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    What Owners Say

    Transmission rebuild or replacement

    "It started as a transmission fluid leak. After replacing the faulty seal it was found that an internal problem necessitated full replacement of the transmission (under warranty). As of this writing I am still without my Santa Fe and waiting for a the dealer to find a new transmission to use for replacement. I have now been without my car for 8 weeks."

    Anonymous A., CT (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "Major clunk when shifting up and down."

    Anonymous, FL (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "Had no notice it just stopped working while driving. No sign of trouble beforehand."

    Anonymous, CO (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "summer 2023 the transmission would be rough (jerking) when changing gears, mainly 1st to 2nd. This would happen sporadically. The dealer service center wasn't able to recreate the issue until late Dec 2023. They determined it needed a transmission replacement. They were able to replace the transmission in Feb 2024, but that transmission was even worse. They were not able to fix the vehicle until June 2024"

    Anonymous, LA (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "The vehicle went in to our local Hyundai dealer for routine maintenance and to have some minor things looked at. The dealer found an issue with the transmission during the visit and it was replaced under the factory warranty. The dealer provided us with alternate transportation during that time."

    Anonymous, FL (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Paint And Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    What Owners Say

    Loose exterior trim or moldings

    "The spoiler on our tailgate has come loose on both sides. We cannot afford to fix it, but are concerned it may be a hazard if it should come off completely"

    Anonymous A., CA (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3-L V6)
    Loose interior trim or moldings

    "Brackets on passenger seat broke causing the leather seat cover to come loose. VERY expensive to replace"

    Anonymous, ON (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)
    Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

    "The entire driver side panel is one piece, it is pitted and looks terrible, the rest of the exterior is fine. I believe this part was sprayed on a different day than the rest of the car and there was a problem with the pigment used."

    Anonymous A., NJ (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.3-L V6)

    "Peeling paint on hood. Have notice other white Hyundai and Kia vehicles with similar problem."

    Anonymous, NC (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    What Owners Say

    Engine rebuild or replacement

    "Loss of engine power. Diagnosis: connecting rod bearing failure. Hyundai covered cost of engine replacement. Sadly, it took six weeks for the replacement, fault of dealership. Dealership did not have a loaner vehicle. Hyundai corporate covered the cost of a rental car for the entire time. Car is performing fine now."

    Anonymous A., CA (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "I started having problems with the engine in early 2022. Had total engine failure on 2/20/2023. Had it towed to the Hyundai service dept. that day where it has remained for the past 19 months without any resolve."

    Anonymous A., MD (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 3.3-L V6)

    "Before transmission went out the engine just quit working while driving. No notice of anything going wrong. All fluids were okay. I was told that Hyundai had engine with years 2013 to 2017"

    Anonymous, CO (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)
    Other major engine problem

    "This vehicle has Hyundais base four cylinder engine - it has been identified by the manufacturer as problematic - it has had numerous updates to deal with the problem %- the burning of oil is a major ongoing problem"

    Anonymous, PA (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Display screen freezes up

    "sysyem issued warning that battery was discharging ... temp was 113"

    Anonymous, (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)
    Display screen goes blank

    "Screen was slow to start up and would often go blank than start working again. Issue was resolved by changing the entire media unit."

    Anonymous A., NY (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)
    In-dash navigation system (GPS)

    "Navigation directions would not speak over a phone call when the phone was connected to Bluetooth, even if call was switched to the phones internal speaker. (Even with Navigation was set to take priority over everything else) screen than started to run slow, freeze or go black. Dealership installed a new media unit and all the problems resolved."

    Anonymous A., NY (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)
    Steering wheel controls

    "Steering wheel Volume and channel controls"

    Anonymous, AL (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Engine mounts

    "It started several months before total failure. I was initially put on an oil burning survey to see how often I had to bring the car in for additional oil. This was happening about every 3 weeks before total failure. I realized after the fact that they were trying to run down the clock before my mileage exceeded 100,000 mileage. Lucky for me the failure occurred before then or I would have been out of luck."

    Anonymous A., MD (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 3.3-L V6)
    Oil leaks

    "Oil pressure switch needed replacing"

    Anonymous A., ON (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)

    "Constantly has oil leak which goes through the exhaust."

    Anonymous A., AL (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Rotors

    "Vibration when driving"

    Anonymous, (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)
    Squeaking

    "Before brakes were fixed"

    Anonymous, (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Other electrical system problem

    "The power rear Hatch would open or close only halfway, then would be very hard to manually close the rest of the way. It was covered under Warranty but Dealer took 3mos to schedule service and get parts to fix."

    Anonymous, CA (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)
    Tire pressure monitor

    "Even with new tires the pressure gauge often indicates low pressure"

    Anonymous, VT (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Steering And Suspension

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    What Owners Say

    Springs or torsion bars

    "Coil Spring snapped."

    Anonymous, ON (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 3.3-L V6)
    Wheel bearings

    "Had to be replacednormal wear and tear I think"

    Anonymous, ON (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    Noises And Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Air or water leaks

    "window washer tank was leaking. I had to have gasket replaced."

    Anonymous, CA (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    What Owners Say

    Sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor)

    "Problem started approximately 110,000 miles, check engine light illuminated and oxygen sensor was found faulty."

    Anonymous, NC (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 3.3-L V6)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    Refrigerant leaks

    "AC stopped working after 100k service at an independent auto shop. They could not determine the leak's source even with UV dye. They recommend taking it to a Hyundai dealer for specialized repair."

    Anonymous A., CO (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Gear selector or linkage

    "Cannot put my car into drive and when I do I have to hold onto the stick shift to drive it. Appointment with the dealership is 3 weeks away."

    Anonymous, VT (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Seat controls - power

    "The power seat control stopped working then started again. It is stuck in the position that is comfortable for me but it cannot be adjusted for anyone else to drive it. Problem started about 1 year ago but I have not taken it in for repair."

    Anonymous, KY (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Limited 3.3-L V6)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Feb 03, 2022
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Summary:
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Santa Fe, 2017-2018 Santa Fe Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, and 2014-2015 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
    What should you do:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS multi-fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 218.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 22V056000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 357348
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Sep 20, 2017
    The engine bearing wear may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 3.3L engines. The crankshaft assemblies may have been produced with surface irregularities in the crankshaft pin, causing engine bearing wear.
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify all owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 168.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 17V578000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 420
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Jun 05, 2017
    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.
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 17V358000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 437400
    TIRES
    Mar 06, 2017
    An underinflated inflated tire can increase the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that may not have been set in the correct mode during vehicle assembly, and therefore will not provide an appropriate warning in the event of an underinflated tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensors, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for the recall is 159.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 17V142000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 190
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES
    Nov 21, 2016
    If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Summary:
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 16V842000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 6172
    SEAT BELTS
    Mar 10, 2016
    Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Summary:
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    What should you do:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 16V145000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 34200
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