2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

193Engine complaints

57.1%Of all 338 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE193 · 57.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC41 · 12.1%

POWER TRAIN39 · 11.5%

Unspecified / other33 · 9.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM23 · 6.8%

Share of the 338 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle hesitated and was running rough while…”NHTSA complaint 11460566 — filed 04/12/2022

“vehicle is using up all oil very quickly and not sending a warning light. 3 quarts of oil was used before 3000 miles. I had…”NHTSA complaint 11453227 — filed 02/21/2022

“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11449226 — filed 01/28/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport: 193 of 338 complaints on file (57.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Santa FE Sport have in total?

338 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.