Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (62.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 5.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 159 · 62.8% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 22 · 8.7% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 · 8.3% | Recalled | Recall 23V651000 |
| Electrical System | 19 · 7.5% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 · 5.1% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 9 · 3.6% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 253 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 17V358000 · 2017 · reported 06/05/2017
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · 2023 · reported 09/22/2023
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“I do not know to the best of my knowledge but I do know at 80,000 miles my mechanic did a full plus and coil…”NHTSA complaint 11436529 — filed 10/13/2021 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk upon the…”NHTSA complaint 11436386 — filed 10/12/2021 · ENGINE
“The car stalled and reduced speed immediately from 30 mph to about 5 mph or less. it did not accelerate i had to pull over…”NHTSA complaint 11435074 — filed 09/30/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 159 of 253 NHTSA complaints (62.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (22), power train (22), service brakes (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
253 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V358000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
